Curated OER
The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions about The Last of the Mohicans. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Write a Song About American History
Students explore the historic background of the song, The Battle of New Orleans. Working in pairs, students research other historic events and write their own songs based on them.
Curated OER
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Students identify what Tchaikovsky's personality was like and what kind of school he attended first. Then they identify and research what was happening in Russian politics during his lifetime. Students also identify who the composer was...
Curated OER
Second Graders Create Their Own Social Studies Book (Part I, The 5Ws of the Constitution)
Students develop their own social studies textbook using a blank theme book as they complete activities and learning experiences throughout the year. The activities are in art, music, simulations, read alouds, shared writing and a class...
Curated OER
Second Graders Create Their Own Social Studies Book
Students develop their own social studies textbook. Students gain knowledge of American immigration and Ellis Island. Students discover the process of becoming a naturalized citizen and what it means to be a citizen
Curated OER
Mystery State #31
In this mystery state worksheet, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
US National Archives
National Archives: Lesson Plans Congress, the President, and the War Powers
Examine the power of Congress to make war by studying primary source documents from various wars throughout U.S. history. Students will analyze how the balance of authority between the legislative branch and executive branch has changed...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The War of 1812
The War of 1812 pitted US forces against those of Great Britain in a battle for control over the destiny of the North American continent.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: President Madison's 1812 War Message
In this Curriculum Unit, learners will consider "President Madison's 1812 War Message" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: William Henry Harrison Makes the Front Page! Lesson Plan
Lesson plan videos, images, activities for students to General William Henry Harrison's involvement in the War of 1812.
Other
Ontario Curriculum Web Quest: War of 1812
This site is added for teachers looking to base their classroom lessons on something that another teacher has taught successfully in the past. It may spark some new ideas or help shape a lesson based on the Ontario Curriculum. The lesson...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 4: 1800 1848
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons and detailed notes for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1800-1848 are covered.