Students explore proposed plans for land redistribution in Zimbabwe. They research the history of European colonization in Zimbabwe, focusing on the roles and views of various groups within the country. Based on these perspectives, s

Students explore the pros and cons of government structures, then decide whether or not African countries accept the new African Union based on a variety of categories.

Eleventh graders explore ethnic divisions in the West African nation of Ivory Coast and research instances of ethnic cleansing in nations throughout history. They create global history textbook entries that explore, compare and contrast...

Young scholars evaluate the different types of historical and geographical information that one can gather through close study of historical maps from the 16th through the 19th centuries. They create their own maps.

Students consider the importance of individual artifacts in memorializing important historic events. They read and evaluate an article discussing the removal of the last steel beam from the World Trade Center site.

Students explore the use of satellite surveillance systems to track criminals. They consider how the use of this technology in law enforcement might affect them and write opinions on whether or not such a system should be adopted by...

Students investigate the historical and cultural significance of various 'wonders of the world,' both of ancient and modern times, and develop travel posters and guides exploring them.

Students investigate the many political changes that Afghanistan has endured over the past century in order to better assess the impact of the recent fleeing of the Taliban from the capital of Kabul.

Students investigate various expeditions throughout history to new and/or uncharted territories. They work in groups to develop and 'produce' television news magazine segments about some of these historic expeditions.

Young scholars explore the historical and social significance of animals as cultural symbols in various countries around the world, as well as the impact that humans have made on the population and natural habitats of these animals.

Students research and participate in a simulation of a meeting of African nations. They investigate and attempt to resolve the conflict in Congo and the neighboring nations.

Learners examine the recent truce between the Israeli and Palestinian governments. They explore the turbulent history of these groups and the recent developments from the viewpoints of Middle Eastern nations in preparation for a mock...

Students examine the evolution of the AIDS epidemic in various world regions during the last 22 years. They research advancements, programs, and attitudes about AIDS in various world regions They compile a "global timeline" of the AIDS...

Students conduct background research about a Pacific Rim country to develop a premise for a documentary film about the fate of traditional fishing industries in the area.

Young scholars reflect on the lives of older people they know, then research and debate the key issues surrounding scientific experimentation in anti-aging. They write a short story that reflects their own philosophical beliefs on aging...

Students identify a pivotal event in world history that they would have liked to have witnessed. They then research this event and write a first-person account of it as if they had been present. Their first-prerson account is modeled...

In this matching facts and terms about New Mexico worksheet, students use words in the word bank to match with the factual phrases. Students write 10 answers.

For this identifying the weather terms activity, learners read phrases about the weather and choose the term being described. Students choose 11 multiple choice answers.

Students read a lesson on working and getting a job in Minnesota. They complete a worksheet, which includes completing a sample job application.

In this reading comprehension activity, learners complete a set of 12 multiple choice questions covering chapters 28-30. An answer key is provided at the bottom of the page.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students complete a set of 10  questions covering pages 18-1 of "Chief Joseph." Page has a link to additional activities for the story.

In this comprehension activity, students answer a set of 12 comprehension questions for part 3, pages 32-48. Page includes a link to additional book resources.

In this comprehension worksheet, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions about language skills from the book The Dragonslayers. Students complete 14 questions. This would be great to use after reading the entire book. 

In this comprehension worksheet, learners answer a set of 8 multiple choice questions covering chapters 1-3 of The Field Guide. An answer key is included.