Students explore American history, military strategy and scientific discovery near the end of the World War II era. They examine the principles of the Cold War, pacifism, and the desire to keep government programs secret from the...

Students research Memorial Day and complete activities about the day. In this Memorial Day lesson, students discuss the definition of the word 'memorial' to understand its meaning. Students create flags for the day and listen to a...

Pupils study an article and answer questions.  In this exploring robots lesson students read an article on military robots and answer questions. 

Students examine the countries occupied by Japan and the influence it had on them. They conduct library research on assigned countries and draw maps of the territory Japan occupied. they give class presentations using Japanese vocabulary.

Fifth graders explore history using a story of a boy finding a diary and reading it until the last entry suddenly ends. The end of the story is the focus of the lesson as students answer guided questions to find the truth.

Students create Valentine's for soldiers in Iraq. They review how to write a friendly paragraph and discuss the military and duties of soldiers in Iraq. They create postcards and write reasons why they are rpoud of the military and how...

Students examine military maps and photos to better explain why an isolated battle on a remote island in Alaska alarmed the nation. They explain how the Japanese occupation and American recapture of Attu were significant in the history...

Students keep a journal for an intire week recording their observations of the ways aircraft affect society, The students discuss their findings and categorize them into areas such as military, commercial, research, and so on.

Student examine methods of pollution reduction used at Ft. Riley military institution. Young scholars review the economic impact of the use of enviromentally sensitive materials.

Students examine poems dealing with Veteran's Day or Memorial Day. They discuss America's involvement in wars and if anyone in their family has served in the military. They write their own poems and share them with the class.

Students evaluate the validity of a society where the individual's place is based on such arbitrary norms as gender, family connections, economic status, or military prowess in this look at Asian culture.

Students assess the influence of African Americans in the western United States from the sixteenth century to the present. They examine the Black-Spanish heritage, slavery and freedom on the frontier, along with African American...

Learners investigate the concept of having a draft for obtaining military forces. They conduct research in small groups using a variety of resources in order to answer key questions. The ideas of having a volunteer army instead is shared...

Students follow path of the Virginia 5th Infantry as it fought its battles, using a rich, interactive map.

Young scholars view various primary sources and complete a worksheet about the sources. They choose at least three sources: a print, a letter and a newspaper article and record relevant information. They write a journal response about...

Identify who participated in the Battle of Stalingrad and discuss its significance to the outcome of World War II. Participate in an entry task, PowerPoint presentation, and other activities presented. Finally, write a one-page paper...

In this careers worksheet, students participate in locating and circling twenty five professions associated with careers in a word search puzzle.

Second graders research the meaning behind Remembrance Day. In this Remembrance Day lesson, 2nd graders discuss peace and why Remembrance Day is significant. The book Why We Remember is read aloud to the students.

High schoolers investigate how women went to war and the contributions that they have made in history. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create a class presentation and answer some...

Students describe the geographic location of the Creek War and analyze the importance of geographic location in planning battles. They debate the relavence of the statement: geography determines history.

Students process news of the abuse of Iraqi prisoners in American custody and explore international laws that dictate the treatment of prisoners during wartime.

Young scholars determine strategic locations for defense against attack. They use a core map to analyze coast lines and distances to develop a strategic defense plan for the U.S. during World War II.

Young scholars reflect on their own musical preferences, and how those preferences may be incorporated into self-expression.

Students read letters written by soldiers during World War II in order to analyze the soldier's feelings about the war. They explain how these primary sources teach appreciation for the World War II soldier's experiences.