Young scholars build their own compass following a given procedure. In this technology lesson, students explain how a compass is used in navigation. They trace the history of its development.

Second graders explore different engineering careers. In this math lesson, 2nd graders create a winning cooking recipe. They role play a mock cookie sale during the culminating event.

In this Middle Ages quiz worksheet, learners complete a 10 question quiz. Page has answers and links to additional activities.

Students write a piece of free-verse poetry that incorporates or focuses on an idea about light. They brainstorm twenty phrases about light as a pre-writing activity.

In this kings of England worksheet, students read the list of kings: William, Henry, Stephen, Richard, and John. Students locate the words within the word search.

In this Magna Carta worksheet, students complete the chart about who the Magna Carta helps. Students fill out the chart for the church, barons, knights, and peasants.

In this worksheet about the year 1066, students complete a crossword puzzle of 11 words, all relating somehow to events of 1066. Link to additional activities included.

Young scholars explore the power of the Church in government. In this literature activity, students read Sir Thomas More's Utopia and Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. Young scholars respond to questions regarding the works and discuss...

Students create a class alphabet book or "ABCDarium," a book that uses images of animals or objects to illustrate each letter of the alphabet.

Young scholars analyze efficacy of visual representations when accompanied by narratives, explore power of suggestion from symbolism, examine how artists use color to convey messages, and research locations on Internet to comparison and...

Students watch a video about the internal power struggles of the Medici family of Renaissance Italy. They compare the Medici family to the Mafia and produce a written response to the film.

Pupils write epic poems, songs, or ballads to describe adventures of their own. They discover that storytellers often told stories as epic poems, songs, or ballads. They share and discuss some of Homer's Odyssey and Iliad.

Learners are introduced to the Middle Ages through Powerpoint presentations and books. During the presentations students work on various reading skills by reading made up papers about the Middle Ages detailing certain events in history.

Students study the similarities of Feudal Japan and Europe. They show the feudal society of Japan, recognize the role of the samurai and identify the code of bushido.

In this scientific revolution study guide worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.

Students examine Nazi propaganda. In this Holocaust activity, students investigate the power of symbolism as they examine Nazi propaganda cartoons and then create their own cartoons using propaganda regarding current events of their...

Students explore the links between Japanese and British culture. In this Japanese music lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding Gagaku music and then perform "Te Lucis Ante Terminum" with Japanese...

Students examine the fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian tragedy. In this world history instructional activity, students read handouts about both world history events and create presentations that feature the events.

Young scholars examine the American plan for government. In this American government instructional activity, students examine selected Internet websites regarding the Magna Carta, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution.

Pupils explore cathedrals of the world. In this architecture activity, students sketch the inside of cathedrals and examine their floor plans. Pupils also research and write about services that take place in cathedrals.