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The Role of the Bison
Students explore the role of the bison in the lives of the Plains Indians during the past two centuries and the hunting techniques of the Plains Indians.
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Corn in Legend and Myth
Seventh graders compare myths and legends about corn and use creative abilities to act them out. In this corn legends lesson, 7th graders read background information about corn and its importance. Students work in groups to research...
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North Dakota Reading Comprehension
In this North Dakota reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Reading Comprehension: Oregon
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Oregon and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection.
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Friday and Friends: A Prospectus of the Mexican Family through Children's Literature
Learners use literature to examine how the structure of families in Mexico has changed over time. In groups, they examine how their life now relates to their ancestors and the Spanish conquest of the area. As a class, they are read...
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Iowa: Reading Comprehension
In this Iowa reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Colorado: Reading Comprehension
In this Colorado reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Exploring Folk Traditions and Folk Beliefs
Ninth graders work together to brainstorm an idea to focus on the similiarties and differences between various cultures. Individually, they interview family members using questions they created based on their topic. They use their...
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Character Education- Respect
Students discuss what respect means. In this character education lesson, students read the book Cynthia Ann Parker and discuss the philanthropic acts in the book. Students answer questions about the text on the provided worksheet.
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West Virginia: Reading Comprehension
In this West Virginia reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions
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Coyote and Anansi
Students explore the structure of folktales. In this coyote and Anansi lesson, students discuss the attributes of folktales as they read versions of tales featuring coyote and Anansi. Students collaborate to write and perform their own...
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New Mexico
In this New Mexico worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of New Mexico. Students answer ten true and false questions.
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Kansas Prairie Homes
Students read about settlers in Kansas and the adaptations they made in order to build different kinds of houses. In this Kansas settlers lesson plan, students participate in choral reading and retell information they learn.
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Niagara Falls Reading Comprehension Passage
In this reading comprehension worksheet, student read a short passage about Niagara Falls before answering 6 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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Advanced Critical Reading: Colony Collapse
In this critical reading worksheet, students read a passage about the collapse of bee colonies and then answer questions based on the reading.
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Friendly Letter Format
For this Westward Ho worksheet, students write a friendly letter and fill out a cause and effect chart for the story Westward Ho. Students complete 7 rows in the chart.
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Tribal Traits
Fourth graders will analyze the similarities and differences between early Texas Indian tribes, compare and contrast two tribes, select to which tribe they would rather belong, and determine their location today.
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The Eight Immortals
Students compare and contrast the Eight Immortals with American super-
heroes, such as Superman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman while examining the literary genre of folktales and its connection to art.
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The Journey of Sacagawea
Students examine the life of Sacagawea, the exceptional woman chosen to appear on the Golden Dollar, and write journal entries based on their research.
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The Tempest
Students discuss cultural beliefs about magic. They investigate European exploration and colonialism. They create a cartoon strip of an episode that is described or dramatized in the play.
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Idaho
In this Idaho reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Japanese Folktales: Animals and Demons
Students compare and contrast the stories from different cultures by studying the folktales of Japan and their use of animals and antagonist characters. Any activity in this lesson can be used as a separate lesson.
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Maine
In this Maine reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Maryland
In this Maryland reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.