Students journey back in time to early China. In this Chinese history instructional activity, students explore China's geography; read about the Shang, Zhou, and Han Dynasties; compare Confucianism and Daoism. Students create...

Students define the word genocide and explain the key events in Rwanda history. In groups, they explain the relationship between the Tutsis and Hutus and read the first hand account of a young victim in the genocide. They research the...

In this American history worksheet, learners read a biography about President Barack Obama and complete 8 multiple choice questions.

In this biography comprehension worksheet, students read a 3 page selection on President Roosevelt and answer 8 multiple choice question about the selection. The selection is a

Eighth graders examine treaties pertaining to Canadian natives. In this Canadian history lesson, 8th graders watch "Frist Nations: The Unbroken Circle," and then discuss the negotiations that took place between the Nisga'a people and the...

In this article review learning exercise, students are given a passage they must correct for errors. Students correct mistakes in the articles usage in the passage provided.

Students investigate Brown versus Board of Education. They read and discuss a handout, discuss vocabulary terms, and in small groups create a brochure, bookmark, puzzle, and a short skit.

In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about President James Earl Carter and answer 7 multiple choice questions.

Students identify legends in Tennessee and U.S. history, and differentiate between primary and secondary sources. They list examples of primary and secondary sources, participate in a field trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame, and...

Fifth graders use maps of Florida. They locate places from a list on their map. Students use the places mentioned in the book, "To Walk the Sky Path," and locate them on the map. Students should have labeled a minimum of 10 places, and...

In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about George Herbert Walker Bush and complete 8 multiple choice questions.

Students create front pages of newspapers that document the historic attempt of a group of Sherpa women to summit Mount Everest.

Students study the lifestyles and habitats of raptors that live in Minnesota. They play games associated with their study.

Learners examine how scientific theories are developed. In this matter lesson, students explore the basic idea of quantum theory. They create a timeline of scientists, their contributions, and discoveries.

In this Middle Ages quiz activity, students complete a 10 question quiz. Page has answers and links to additional activities.

Young scholars construct an historical timeline extending from 1840-1850. They discuss various people, places, and events on their timelines.

Collect and analyze data. Pupils graph their data and model with it to solve real life problems. They use logic and deductive reasoning to draw conclusions.

Young scholars discuss and evaluate the use of the Yin and Yang symbols in Chinese history, making connections to current trends in Chinese culture. Emphasis is placed on small group discussions.

Seventh graders begin the instructional activity by comparing and contrasting the Bill of Rights with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For each document, they highlight the material that is the same for both and discuss the...

Eighth graders get a firm understanding of the major contributions and defining characteristics of the American Presidents.

Young scholars investigate important women in Mathematics.  In this middle or high school mathematics lesson, students research the accomplishments of women that played an important role in the history of mathematics or women...

High schoolers view a film about the role of the media in the Vietnam War. They discuss the risks journalists face when covering a war and how the television changed how people at home saw the war. They answer questions to complete the...

Students view a film about soldiers returning to Vietnam years after the war. They discover the need of closure by the soldiers because the war was not won. They examine the results of the war and answer questions to complete the lesson.

Students use the processes of oral history and the latest technology to engage in historical inquiry and the preservation of the past. The work in cooperative groups or individually to discover and capture the past by interviewing family...