In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Revolutionary War as George Washington takes control of his Troops. A short answer...

Students become history detectives as they research, and later discuss, various theories about Rapa Nui. They study written language using symbols and create their own symbol language.

In this United States history worksheet, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Revolutionary War. A short answer question is included as well.

Secondary pupils examine the housing bubble and the 2008 and global economic crisis. Defining GDP and GDP growth, recession, and bubbles, young economists debate what makes a bubble and how housing can be an economic indicator....

Ninth graders examine various aspects of history. In this MultiGenre activity, 9th graders participate in a bingo game. Students complete a worksheet on the bingo game afterwards.

Students discuss the role of trade and a global economy. As a class, they identify the costs and benefits of trade and how it is being questioned in today's society. They discover what is imported to the United States and the role of...

In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding Imperialism and respond to 45 short answer questions.

In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source document regarding the British shipment of tea. Students discuss their impressions of the document.

Young scholars consider the accomplishments of the Romans. In this ancient Rome lesson, students take a closer look at Roman contributions to modern society as they visit the suggested museums and their websites.

Students discuss history. In this pilgrims lesson, students discover what life was like for people coming over to the New World on the Mayflower. They participate in class discussions as the teacher navigates through a Scholastic website...

Fourth graders are introduced to the early colonial settlements of America by observing a map, filling in a map themselves and then researching information on their own.

Young scholars create an awareness of numerous pirates and their experiences in the Caribbean. They actively participate in research, using such information as the Internet, library reference materials and other literature for primary...

In this impressment and embargo historical term quiz, students define the meaning of several terms so that they may further their own historical knowledge on the aforementioned topic.

Students develop a memorial to the slave who endured the Middle Passage. In this slavery memorial lesson plan, student culminate a unit of study about slavery by creating a memorial for Africans who traveled the Middle Passage to...

Learners research Christopher Columbus. In this world history lesson, students complete a WebQuest by using suggested website links. Learners click on each link and answer questions about Columbus based upon the website.

Students explore the concept of absolution location. For this geography skills lesson, students discuss how to identify and locate latitude and longitude. Students play a game to reinforce the skills.

Eighth graders compare and contrast the motivations and reactions of literary characters from different historical eras confronting similar situations and conflicts. In this history lesson, 8th graders read excerpts from the books,...

Students examine the Magnus effect and its history.  In this forces lesson students investigate the lift of a rotating cylinder.      

Students discuss political, social, and personal issues relating to the Civil War from various perspectives using internet sources. Students write various selections from Civil War characters' point of view.

Students analyze the U.S. Constitution for references to the creation and management of the U.S. Navy. They discuss their research and complete a worksheet and then research how the current Navy is organized.

Students work cooperatively to recreate the rhythms of different modes of transportation. They discuss different modes of transportation. They create movements to accompany a song.

Pupils conduct research into the lives of pirates and create a personal skit based upon the research as inspiration. The use of imagination is a key component to the type of writing to be done during the class.

Learners analyze primary source documents and photographs to analyze the implications of the Lend-Lease Program. In this research lesson plan, students read and discuss letters and speeches related to the Lend-Lease Act, evaluate FDR's...

In this social studies/economics learning exercise, 4th graders complete a set of 25 multiple choice questions about a variety of 4th grade concepts. An answer key is included.