In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about the Iceland volcanic eruption that halted European transportation in 2010. Students respond to 5 short answer questions regarding the article....

Students establish how the first political parties were formed.  In this U.S. History activity, students work in groups to share their personal viewpoint on various topics provided by the teacher, then they are assigned to bring a...

In this violence discussion worksheet, students discuss censorship and violence and the possible connections between violent cartoons, combat sports, weapons, and corporal punishment.

Students examine equality. In this civics lesson, students appoint committees for various offices then model a mock committee/application process in the classroom, followed by a discussion of whether equity was achieved or not and why.

Fourth graders investigate the Civil War by researching the state of Virginia.  For this US History lesson, 4th graders identify Abraham Lincoln, James Chestnut and Fort Sumter, and discuss their roles in the start of the Civil...

Students study conflicts over taxation. In this American Revolution lesson, students research the taxes imposed on the colonists by the British and determine how the colonists attempted to abolish the taxes through non-violent protests....

Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students watch "The Legacy of the Roman Empire," and discover details about Vindolanda, the Roman fort. Students compose letters from Roman soldiers at the fort that reveal...

Students virtually travel to Burma. In this Burma lesson, students research Burma's history, religion, and current events as they visit selected websites and share their findings.

Students explore espionage. In this current events lesson, students research various Web sites for information about the history of spy work, Anglo-Russian relations, and spy gadgets. 

Learners investigate attacks on Falluja. In this Iraq conflict lesson, students visit slelected Web sites to determine what insurgents are and why they have targeted Falluja. Learners also take an in depth look at Operation Braken in...

Students consider how World War II impacted Europe. For this D-Day lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the invasion, its conditions, and the people who fought. Suggested activities are...

In this Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison worksheet, students answer fifteen multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and theme as well as identify quotations.

In this French Revolution instructional activity, students read a 1-page selection about the Reign of Terror, examine the listed Web sites about the topic, and then respond to 10 short answer questions about the information presented.

In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the firebombing of Dresden as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.

In this World War II activity, high schoolers read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.

In this Christianity instructional activity, students read a 1-page selection about Charlemagne as well as Internet articles about him and then respond to 11 short answer questions.

In this famous person activity, students read a passage about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...

Students identify the radius and diameter of a circle. In this geometry instructional activity, students calculate the volume and area of a cylinder and circle. They relate the circumference of a circle to Pi.

Learners apply the Unit Circle to solve ratios of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students derive the different ratios of a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. They find the angles of a unit circle using a right triangle.

Pupils identify the different types of batteries available in the market. In this science instructional activity, students discuss how to select the right batteries for a car.

Young scholars explore the different types of balloons.  In this materials lesson students can complete several experiments including building their own hot air balloons, making balloon animals and experimenting with static...

Students explain how the Internet evolved and what it is today.

In this Middle Ages worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the Crusades, examine the listed Web sites about the topic, and then respond to 13 short answer questions about the information presented.

Students discuss the position attained by the shoguns of feudal Japan, who replaced the emperor as the main source of political power and examine how this power was reflected in art.