Students explore the role of women during times of war. They examine the various roles that women have played in wars throughout United States history and how they have changed over time. In addition, they role-play presentations as if...

Students explore the concept of immigration. In this immigration lesson, students read literature, analyze photographs, and evaluate political cartoons that reflect feelings about immigration in America during Industrialization....

Learners compare and contrast the New Year celebration in Cambodia to the celebration in the United States. They mathematically determine the amount of beans added to the "mountain" during the three day celebration.

Students orally describe Northern and Southern hemispheres, identify 7 continents, and point out specific countries and cities. They locate and record weather information.

Students examine the effect of the various ice ages on Wisconsin. In groups, they create a map representing the five geographic regions of Wisconsin. They must write out a description of each region to be placed on a poster board. ...

Students use maps, readings, letters, photos and drawings to identify why Mormons came to the Las Vegas area and what they hoped to accomplish by establishing an outpost. They consider the roles of early women pioneers and outline their...

Pupils locate countries in which different apples are grown. They discuss and illustrate different types of transportation that would be best for traveling between the United States and New Zealand. They share their stories and pictures...

Second graders look at the United States often over the next few months. Help them to see how the United States has changed as territories have become states. They may be surprised to know the areas of our country that were territories...

Fourth graders examine the experiences of the slaves on the Underground Railroad. They analyze maps depicting slaves' routes, calculate the mileage travelled, and write an essay and create an illustration about the Underground Railroad.

Students assume the perspective of an immigrant moving to Texas. They write a diary entry from an immigrant's perspective, describing how they arrived in their new town, what steps they take to get settled, and their feelings about their...

Students investigate the history and events that surround the industrial revolution. They conduct research using secondary sources. They look reflectively at the history in order to build an idea of how the arts could have influenced the...

Learners participate in grinding corn, a major part of food preparation in rural Swaziland.

Young scholars discover what a Relief Office does. In this volunteer lesson, students investigate what a Relief Office does, and who helps run it. Young scholars discuss ways he/she could become a volunteer.

Eighth graders examine the battle waged in South Carolina over the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, 8th graders analyze primary sources as they determine how the Loyalists and Patriots chose sides in the war.

In this Arctic Ocean worksheet, students read a 2 page passage, then complete 10 true/false questions. Answers are included on page 4. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this ancient Mesopotamia instructional activity, students respond to 29 short answer and fill in the blank questions about the ancient civilization.

Students explore self analysis by investigating other cultures. In this personal characteristics activity, students utilize the Internet to read about a child from Niger, and many other students around the globe. Students compare their...

A large and detailed map of the southern U.S. States and territories to the immediate west. Indicates rivers, the Appalachian Mountains and latitude and longitude.

A detailed 1806 map of the southern U.S. States and Territories and Spanish Florida showing borders, rivers, mountains and overland trails.

This primary source set uses documents, illustrations, and maps to explore events and ideas that drove the formation of the Confederate States of America and the United States' descent into civil war. Includes a teacher's guide.

Click on Florida and take a virtual tour of Daytona, Orlando, Cocoa Beach, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Key West, Naples, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa. Visit places of interest such as the...

Click on Florida and take a virtual tour of Daytona, Orlando, Cocoa Beach, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Key West, Naples, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa. Visit places of interest such as the...

A road map of southern Massachusetts in the vicinity of North Grafton and Milford from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing state and county lines, towns, and roads, and keyed to show the best auto routes, other auto routes,...

A road map of southern Massachusetts in the vicinity of Charlton City and Webster from the Official Automobile Blue Book (1919), showing state and county lines, towns, and roads, and keyed to show the best auto routes, other auto routes,...