Second graders read books and discuss the names of the days of the week, months, and their holidays and seasons. They discover the concept of the days in order, practicing sequencing using a pocket chart and perform a matching activity...

Students explore elements of trade along the Silk Roads by examining the products of various locations along the route.

A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, that discusses the Utah Territory.

A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, about the Mountain Meadow Massacre.

A chapter from Bancroft's history of Utah, published in 1899, on the Utah War from 1857-1858.

An online collection of postcards that depict lighthouses from all over the United States and Canada. A history of lighthouses is included.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria stood for over 1600 years and is on the list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Read this article to learn about its history and significance.

From a bonfire on the hillside to beautiful works of art, learn the history, lore and workings of lighthouses along American coasts.

The Point Atkinson Lighthouse,built to protect the shipping trade of a growing Vancouver, is profiled. This is the history of the lighthouse ..from early, isolated days to the lives of the keepers of the lighthouse and their families to...

The Cape Bonavista Lighthouse in Newfoundland operated from 1843 to 1962. Maintaining a lighthouse was truly a family endeavour as all family members played a role in its functioning. The story of this lighthouse, now a provincial...

The West Point Lighthouse Museum is located in Prince Edward Island. This exhibit tells its history through stories, photos and documents. Some of the more interesting materials tell of sunken treasures and phantom ships, such as the...

The teacher of this Grade 1/2 class won the 2006 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History for this project. Students explored the history of grain elevators in Alberta and connected their disappearance on the...

This lesson plan provides adaptations, discussion questions, an evaluation rubric, extensions, and much more for learning about ancient Wonders of the World.

Learn about the culture, history, and ecology of the Chesapeake Bay estuary. Follow activities of the Bay through time to learn how it has been an important part of our country's past and present times. Also find out why it is important...

Who maintains our maritime infrastructure? Step back to the 1920s and meet some of the men and boats of the U.S. Lighthouse Service while learning about the hundreds of aids to navigation in New York Harbor.

Provides information about the age, location, and history of this lost world wonder built during the Macedonian occupation of Egypt.

This resource surveys the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World according to the ancient Greeks. Click the desired Wonder to read about it and view illustrations.

This great site offers information about the Chesapeake Bay, its history, people and it's stories. "Tour" the museum to find interesting information.

Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Students will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....

Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

This site provides excellent information regarding Delaware's history, geography, state parks, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area, Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay. Originally a lighthouse and military fort, the island is best known for being a federal prison. The island is packed full of...

Site gives clues for students to figure out the Wonders. Choose the Wonder after the clues are given. Which of the Seven Wonders is the only one still standing today?

Who were the first settlers in New York? Where should you "stop and smell the lilacs?" Who was Solomon Northup? Aren't sure about the answers to these questions. Use this site to learn some interesting facts about the state of New York.