Eighth graders review important figures of the Civil War. For this American Civil War lesson, 8th graders create flash cards of historical figures of the war and use them to review the war.

In this history activity, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to US History. There are thirteen words located in the puzzle.  

Students research important figures in the American Civil War. In this research skills lesson, students create trading cards about selected key figures in the war that list details about the figures and their accomplishments.

In this discussion activity worksheet, learners read the descriptions of several individual roles for book discussion groups. Students then complete specific activities based on the role they take.

Students investigate what happened when Alaska was purchased and review what expansionism means. In this US history lesson, students listen to the book "Seward's Folly" which describes Alaska's history after which students write in their...

Students compare plans for government. In this early American history lesson, students compare and contrast the U.S. Constitution with the Iroquois Constitution. Students identify cultural features, government functions, and citizenship...

Second graders identify role models. For this role models lesson, 2nd graders research members of the community who are considered role models.  Students identify personal heroes and create a poster to assist them as they role play...

In this Revolutionary War worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.

Young scholars brainstorm a list of qualities that make a good leader and a bad leader. In groups, they create and perfrom a commercial about how to act when you are a leader and following directions. They discuss the activity and how...

Pupils participate in a game whose object is to stay so close to a partner that when the teacher says "Stop," the players freeze. The follower should touch the leader.

Students work together to research leaders of disadvantaged groups. They identify how these people use the nonprofit sector to make positive changes. They discuss how the leader uses the democratic core values and present the information...

Students research a world leader from a specified list. Students create a PowerPoiint or a Microsoft Word document which should include a recent photo, labeled with the leader's name and title.

Fourth graders create a chart or web to display qualities and characteristics of a good leader. They write a paragraph describing the qualities of a good Jamestown leader. Finally, 4th graders contribute to small group discussion about...

Young scholars explain the dynamics surrounding the selection of a leader for a country. They explain the involvement of individual citizens in the selection process.

Students examine key concepts pertaining to the rule of law. They explore how Civil Rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. used it to oppose discrimination practices. They examine Supreme Court decisions demonstrating the...

First graders identify their community, state and national leaders. They participate in an activity to explore the roles each of these officials have. They are shown pictures of the leaders as well.

Fourth graders choose one leader, either Tubman or Coffin, and write a persuasive summary paragraph that explains why the leader displays the character traits of a hero/heroine in the UGRR

Students examine cartoons that include caricatures of all leaders of federal parties.

Students view a documentary on Pop John Paul II. He is the spiritual leader of almost one billion people worldwide and beloved ambassador of peace to untold millions more. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and create a...

Third graders explore the important leaders in different cultures by researching coinage. Through this process, they also recognize the cultural universality on coinage and currency.

Students participate in a game about copy cats. They follow an adult leader as they perform positive and negative behaviors. They are to react only to the positives.

Learners review the Bill of Rights on Aquademics and list the rights that are guaranteed to United States citizens. In groups, they role play the role of important leaders whose rules would make a difference for the lives of fish in...

Students assess the characteristics of leaders and the ability of women to be leaders in politics and business. They discuss Elizabeth Dole's and Hillary Clinton's possible futures as politicians and conduct an interview with a...

Seventh graders participate in a role play activity to study the development of the fur trade in North America and leaders like Champlain.