Students explore children's literature by reading biographies in class. In this history analysis lesson, students read books written by Jean Fritz about the Revolutionary War and discuss the events that led up to the critical moment....

In this London instructional activity, students answer short answer questions about the history and geography of London. Students complete 20 short answer questions.

What is a hero? Used as both an introduction and conclusion to the play Into the Line of Duty (author not provided), this presentation details the definitions of a hero before posing discussion questions. Students discuss their...

When paired with other powerpoints by Don L.F. Nilsen, this final exam covers topics addressed throughout previous lectures (slide 14 specifies which lectures should be reviewed). Teachers could use this presentation to craft their own...

Students identify and interpret what heroes are by researching various American heroes of the past. Students select several school heroes and interview them, as well as their own personal hero and write a story about them. Students...

Students recognize the states in the continental United States and find their state. In this patriotic symbols lesson, students explore unfair taxation practices. Students understand the benefits of democracy participate in activities...

In this main idea worksheet, students answer ten multiple choice questions about finding the main idea and supporting details.

Learners find 20 words that are new to them. They write the definition and drawing or symbol to help them remember the meaning of the word. Students use the context of the word from the book to help figure out the meaning of the word.

In this social studies instructional activity, 4th graders will gain an understanding of nine famous Americans and their accomplishments to society. Students will complete nine fill in the blank statements about each individual.

In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the accomplishments of Alexander Hamilton. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise.

Fifth graders explore, examine and identify the reasons why the colonies went to war with England as expressed in the Declaration of Independence. They discover the conflicts that developed between the colonies and England over how the...

Fifth graders research events, institutions, and individuals that influenced history during the American Revolution. They create a four-frame cartoon depicting the information they have studied.

Students move from fact finding to interpretation as they examine paper money from the time of the American Revolution. In the final exercise, they use the issue dates of the bills to construct a chronology of political changes during...

High schoolers explore training of artists as professionals, and identify the many different types of jobs that require art training.

Students engage in a activity that covers the history of America from its beginnings. They create a timeline of the events covered in chronological order. The activity also includes a timeline quiz that is saved in a Microsoft Word...

In this social studies instructional activity, students locate 54 words relating to the Declaration of Independence in a word search. Students may self correct by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.

In this social studies events worksheet, students match important events in history with people that were involved at the time. Students complete 13 matches.

Students study the governmental system of checks and balances between the individual branches. The balances are reviewed and the goal of the lesson is to develop and answer the question, "What are some ways the three branches of our...

Students complete worksheets and analyze passages about religious tolerance in Colonial Maryland. In this religious tolerance lesson plan, students discuss Maryland as a colony and answer short answer questions about it.

Students explore community helpers in order to explain how they fit into their community and the world.

Students review the basic parts of an insect and explore the anatomical characteristics of a honey bee. The second part of the lesson plan focuses on ways to identify a honey bee from other stinging insects.

Students identify important aspects of community and culture that strengthen relationships. They discuss pictures of national symbols.

Eleventh graders listen to a song and read the lyrics and discuss what patriotism means to them. After viewing pictures of important patriots throughout history, they describe their contribution to society. They write in their journals...

In this grammar worksheet, students fill in twenty-six blanks with an appropriate preposition in two paragraphs. Students share their answers with their classmates.