Pupils study the geographical features of the Indus Valley to determine how the location of this valley contributed to the growth of an ancient civilization. They work in groups to research the area before completing map work that shows...

In this social studies instructional activity, 7th graders focus on Early Greeks. Students respond to a total of 30 matching, multiple choice, and fill in the blank questions.

Students complete a unit of lessons on medieval Chinese dynasties. They examine the impact the Chinese culture has had on their own lives, label maps, conduct research, read stories, create bamboo stick sentences, write poems, and make...

Sixth graders become more aware of how land features, climate, and vegtation affect civilization. Students are divided into groups and research one of China's regions. They make a relief of their designated area.

Young scholars use a thesaurus on the internet to explore the meanings of Greek and Latin roots. They find definitions of given words, draw a concept map for root words, and write four synonyms for each word. Students discover how Latin...

Students study the geography of the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas and create a map book. They share in stories and legends about these people. Handouts and worksheets are included.

Young scholars are introduced to the growth process of a potato. As a class, they place a potato on a plate and observe how long it takes for the eyes to appear. In groups, they follow a recipe to make potato soup that is shared with...

Learners identify and locate the areas in which pepper and spices orginated. On a map, they locate the areas and write the name of the spice that is found there. They use historical events to trace its route to the Americas. They...

Tenth graders explore the impact of trade on culture. In this trade lesson, 10th graders compare the travels of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta. Students research the explorers and create materials for a gallery walk that feature the impact...

Pupils create an astrolabe and locate the North Star in the night sky. They determine the latitude of the North Star, and calculate an average latitude based on class results.

Students study Ireland and its distinctive culture.  In this exploring Ireland instructional activity students view a program on Ireland, answer questions then divide into groups and research the Irish connection. 

Students are introduced to the different climates and vegetation of Africa, and compare them to similar climatic regions found in the United States.

Students explore the art of Origami. They listen to various stories about Japan, create Origami shapes by following step-by-step directions, sing Japanese songs, locate Japan on a map, and take a quiz.

Ninth graders explore how Alexander the Great expanded his empire and spread Greek culture.  In this World History lesson plan, 9th graders research the concept of Hellenistic Culture. 

Students are introduced to the characteristics of pueblo pottery and create their own piece of pueblo inspired pottery. After a brief lecture into the history and methods creating pueblo pottery, students use provided materials to create...

Students are introduced to call-and-response form of Native American song and dance. They identify and describe a call-and-response form as used in "0 Hal'Lwe." Male students will perform "0 Hal'Lwe" in call-and-response style with drum...

Students continue exploring the history of Oklahoma Agriculture in this lesson. They trace several historical migrations to the state of Oklahoma. They simulate the customs and conditions of a chosen migration. Vocabulary and resource...

High schoolers research any part of the United States that they want to know more about. This may include the culture, food or people. They have to present their information to the class, display a visual aid and write a paper on the...

In this Kincora activity, students read a passage about Kincora, answer short answer questions, draw a map, and made a model of the Feasting Hall. Students complete 4 activities.

In this dictionary activity, students use a dictionary to help answer 5 multiple choice questions about the meanings of words. Students are asked the meaning, synonym or antonym of a word in bold type.

In this protists worksheet, students compare and contrast the different types of funguslike protists: slime molds, water molds, and downy mildews. This worksheet has 1 short answer and 7 fill in the blank questions.

Students identify constellations in the evening sky. In this Sky Quest activity, students create their own star patterns using a star map worksheet. Students explain how different celestial bodies in space are viewed through a telescope.