In this reading worksheet, 6th graders answer multiple choice questions about passages they read, word parts, and more. Students complete 9 problems.

Students conduct research to determine how the Chesapeake Bay has changed since the 17th century when Captain John Smith first explored it. Students read from Smith's historical documents.

Seventh graders investigate changes in the ecosystem within the school year. They see that ecosystems, communities, populations, and organisms are dynamic and change over time. They, in groups, collect data in quadrants in the fall,...

Students investigate the community in which Lincoln and his family lived and explore how the citizens felt about him. The national issues that inspired Lincoln to act decisively in politics and that propelled him to the White House are...

In this John Smith worksheet, students read a one page article about the problems John Smith faced in the 1600's. Students complete 7 short answer questions about the article.

Fourth graders realize the significance in the Negro spirituals concerning the Underground Railroad. They choose a position, either for helping slaves or ignoring the slaves. They describe, in a paragraph, their position.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapters 13 and 14 of Shiloh and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 12 questions.  

In this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword with words from the story Shiloh. Students complete 9 words total in the crossword.

Students construct a Frequency Distribution.

Students use NASA's S'COOL database to identify factors that affect cloud formation.

Fourth graders examine the significance in the Negro spirituals concerning the Underground Railroad. They explore the cultural, geographical, historical, physical, and Psychological aspects involved in the Underground Railroad

Young scholars use a given chart and the 50 state quarters to synthesize information about the 50 states and the dates that they were admitted into the union. Students complete a math worksheet while referring to the chart.

Students research a NASA Website and record information about an assigned city's tropospheric ozone residual monthly climate. In groups, they graph the information for the past year. They form new groups and compare their city's...

Pupils conduct Internet research on the history and archaeological excavations at historical Jamestown. They explore various websites, and develop a Powerpoint presentation to present to the class.

Students analyze cloud cover over Aruba. They compose and submit written conclusions which include data, analysis, errors in data collection, and references.

A collection of maps of the state of Virginia. Includes historical and city maps, and maps of places such as Cumberland Gap, Glen Echo Park, and Great Falls Park.

An online resource from the University of Virginia Library. This exhibition includes maps, documents, and a great overview map collections from the first images of the New World to maps from the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

A collection of West Virginia maps, including city maps and maps of national parks, monuments, and historic sites.

A lesson in how to use historical maps to identify Virginia's counties and learn the political geography of Virginia.

A detailed survey of the invention and evolution of the telephone. This scholarly article includes a Master Map that shows Bell's thought processes as he developed the telephone, with each step linked to more in-depth information. The...

Presents the map published in 1612 that was developed from Captain John Smith's explorations of the Chesapeake Bay region, and used as the main reference for close to seventy years.

Extensive collection from the University of Virginia that explores many aspects of Twain's short story, "Innocents Abroad; or, The New Pilgrim's Progress." Included are links that examine pre-texts, letters, sales, advertisement,...

Comprehensive color map of the famous Appomattox Court House in Virginia, where General Robert E. Lee ultimately surrendered to Union troops leading to defeat in Virginia. Map depicts lines of battle and strategy of both Union and...