Fifth graders explore U.S. history by reading an award winning book about World War II. In this Japanese internment camp activity, 5th graders read the book Under the Blood-Red Sun and discuss the entrapment of Japanese-Americans on our...

Reinforce mastery of the given vocabulary words and word roots with this word search. Pupils find twelve words in the puzzle. Although this activity is online, you will need to print out a copy for your class to complete the word search....

Students view an image of a Chinese chimera and complete a chart describing what they see and understand about the creature. They compare funerary customs today to those of ancient China. They compile a list of items that might be...

Students have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...

Students explore the plight of Jews during the Holocaust. For this World War II lesson, students read Daniel's Story by Carol Matas and complete the provided comprehension, characterization, and vocabulary activities.

Eighth graders study the Civil War novel, Across Five Aprils, by Irene Hunt. They review vocabulary and literary elements and write a "Brother Against Brother" essay about coming face to face with a brother in one of the battles of the...

Students describe the Gettysburg Campaign and the major actions of the armies during each day of the battle. They analyze the motives, actions, and experiences of several participants in the battle and evaluate the Gettysburg Address.

In this Brass Rubbing worksheet, students read a lengthy passage about the Kings and Queens of England 1154-1603 and complete a 2 question quiz.

Young scholars act as ambassadors. In this character education lesson, students take on the roles of ambassadors of the character traits listed. Young scholars write essays regarding the character traits they select.

Students explore the REpublican Era and the writing of the constitution and Billof Rights through various links and activities included in this collection.

Young scholars visit the West Virginia Museum, with the goal of creating and publishing a newsletter that demonstrates learning. Students complete vocabulary activities, and are given web site resources to this end. Young scholars choose...

Students examine the political socialization that contributed to the Holocaust. For this Holocaust lesson, students read about supporters of the Nazi party and how political socialization led to the Hitler Youth.

Students discuss the position attained by the shoguns of feudal Japan, who replaced the emperor as the main source of political power and examine how this power was reflected in art.

Countries and Their Cultures spotlights Oceania's Loyalty Islands. Information includes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship; marriage and family; sociopolitical organization; religion and expressive...

Material at this website is meant to accompany a video in the "In Search of Character" series. However, a self-evaluation quiz, definition of "Trust," discussion questions, writing assignments, and activity ideas can be used with...

Anna Komnene, daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios, spent the last decade of her life creating a 500-page history of her father's reign called "The Alexiad." As a princess writing about her own family, she had to balance her loyalty to...

How can you be trustworthy? Find simple ways to be a trustworthy person, discussion questions, and activity ideas. This website accompanies a video from "The Six Pillars of Character" video series, but can be used by itself or as part of...

Help students understand the work ethic, and character trait of trustworthiness. Includes material for young students, lesson ideas for teachers of young children complete with hands-on exercises.