Students explain the importance of extractive resources on the development of the Pacific Northwest. They explain how the timber industry, fishing, mining and agriculture industries shaped the growth of the Pacific Northwest.

Students list the immigrant groups that migrated west, explain why they came and what they did upon arrival. They explain the importance of geography on the development of the Pacific Northwest and research the modes of travel they used.

Students investigate Canadian culture by examining mascots of the 2010 Olympics.  In this Canadian history instructional activity, students read a Vancouver Olympics guide to identify three Canadian mascots and their importance to...

Students read the story Ancient Ones about a forest that is connected to all the life around it. For this reading lesson plan, students also create a tall folding book about the forest.

Students explore the connections between tradition and language. They examine the environment, history and culture of the Tlingit, Lakota and Cherokee tribes and identify the importance of maintaining languages for oral traditions.

Students use the Internet to gather historical facts about the county in which they live. Using the information, they discover how to check it for accuracy and present their findings to the class. They write an essay about the history of...

Elementary school leanrners examine artwork from the time period of the United States and Native American treaties. They discuss the causes and effects of the treaties being signed. They also examine how cultural perspective influences art.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Oregon and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection.

Explore the culture, beliefs, and people of the Tlingit Indians of the Northwest Coast.