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Holocaust Map Studies
Students analyze maps and answer discussion questions related to WWI. In this geography lesson, students analyze historic maps to determine causes and effects of WWI in Europe. Students read testimonies of Holocaust survivors and label...
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Missouri
In this Missouri instructional activity, students read a detailed 2 page history of the state. Students answer ten true and false questions about the passage.
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Beyond Chopsticks and Rice
Students explore the stereotypical American images of China. In this English and World History lesson, students read a novel to become familiar with China and its people. Students research various events in China's history and report...
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The Jeffersonian Age: 1800 - 1824 (5)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 15 fill in the blank questions regarding the Jeffersonian Age. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Inter-War Years: 1919-1939
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the years between World Wars I and II. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Habeas Corpus and“Enemy Combatants”
Young scholars explore the implications of habeus corpus. In this habeus corpus instructional activity, students participate in reader's theatre activity regarding the origin of habeus corpus. Young scholars then investigate the Hamdi v....
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Reading Comprehension: Louisiana
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Louisiana and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection about the state.
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Wake Up King George!
Fourth graders research the conflict between the American colonies and England and write about it. In this America verses England lesson plan, 4th graders read books, watch videos, and have class discussions about this time in history...
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Segregated Soldiers
Fifth graders explore the role of African American troops in World War I. In this World War I lesson, 5th graders analyze a collection of letters from an African American soldier. Students create memorials to the men who fought in the...
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The Citizen in de Tocqueville's America
High schoolers explore democratic values. For this government systems lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on Democracy in America by de Tocqueville. High schoolers respond to discussion questions connected to the lecture.
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The French Expedition to Egypt
Learners analyze the effect of the French Expedition to Egypt. In this world history lesson, students research the military, scientific, cultural, and industrial impacts of the expedition. Learners create multimedia projects that feature...
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Developing Civilizations and the Role of Rice
Student investigate how civilizations developed. In this rice farming lesson, 5th graders explore how rice cultivation changed through different civilizations. Students gain knowledge about different types of rice, where it's grown and...
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Chinese Immigration in the Mid-19th Century
High schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Chinese immigration lesson, students research the Chinese immigration between 1850 and 1882.
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Gold Rush Abolitionists: How different was the role of Spanish-speaking blacks under Mexican rule from the role of English-speaking blacks under U.S. rule?
Students determine how Spanish-speaking blacks and English speaking blacks were treated differently. In this emancipation lesson plan, students compare the Mexican and American rules regarding slavery.
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Immigration
Eighth graders examine the American immigration experience. In this immigration lesson, 8th graders watch a video about Ellis Island and discuss the processing that took place there. Students write letters in the voice of American...
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Chapter 25 – The Vietnam War
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Vietnam War and respond to 56 short answer questions.
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Making a Mola
Sixth graders explore the term mola. In this social studies lesson, 6th graders create a visual representation of a mola. Additionally, students design their own mola to include important parts of their lifestyle.
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Technology of War Questions
In this Canadian history activity, students read Canadian History, by Ian Hundey and then respond to 7 short answer questions about war technologies.
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Five E Lesson Plans For Math
Students use the Five E method to solve problems. In this Five E lesson, students complete math lessons using the Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate technique. They use the Five E's with lessons on tessellations, magnets,...
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What Does Racism Mean in Europe Today?
Students consider race relations in modern-day Europe. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to understand the impact of Nazi symbolism, the Holocaust denial, and the stories of Holocaust survivors.
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A Big Issue
Learners examine the issue of childhood obesity. In this current events lesson, students explore the personal health issue as they discuss balanced diets, food diaries, and the 2012 London Olympics. Suggestions for classroom activities...
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Election 2005: Campaign Issues
Students take a closer look at the election of 2005. In this British politics activity, students listen to a lecture about the 2005 campaign and active citizenship. Students then create collages and news boards about the election. Older...
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Class Eco-war
Students debate environmental issues. In this global issues lesson, students listen to lectures and conduct research on global climate change and discuss methods to sustain the global environment.
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Benjamin Franklin
In this early American history learning exercise, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin.