In this city quiz series worksheet, students visit the Market Place in Derby, UK and answer questions about stores and activities available there. Students answer 20 questions.

High schoolers examine the changing American landscape. In this cause and effect lesson, students listen to rock music that exemplifies urban growth in America and the interconnectedness of America today. High schoolers write cause and...

For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage from an essay by George Orwell and a passage from an essay by T.H. Huxley.  Students have 12 minutes to answer 8 reading comprehension questions in this SAT practice...

Learners analyze portraiture for their symbolic aspects. For this portraiture analysis lesson, students explore the conventions of portraiture such as costume, gesture, expression, pose, and background. Learners analyze how symbols add...

Learners examine the attributes of the Mayan culture. In this Mayan culture lesson, students identify the structure of social classes in Mayan society and design posters that feature their findings.

In this marathon worksheet, students explore the motivations that individuals in Korea and Australia have for running marathons. Students also write profiles for Hwang Young-jo.

Seventh graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson, 7th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian society. Students...

Students consider how the attributes of heroes have evolved. In this character traits instructional activity, students define heroism in their culture and research the epic heroes of literature. Students select heroes to write about and...

High schoolers learn what culture is, define related terms and apply these concepts to a culture other than their own in a research assignment.

Students investigate the history of the United States flag. In this civics instructional activity, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Students also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.

Students explore reasons that people immigrate to the United States. In this Statue of Liberty lesson, students read a handout regarding immigration, analyze the poem, "The New Colossus," and complete the provided worksheet activities.

Young scholars investigate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this segregation lesson, students explore the rights that were guaranteed by the legislation as well as attempts by southerners to stop African Americans from voting. Young...

Eighth graders complete an American slideshow. In this American culture lesson plan, 8th graders take digital photographs of things they believe contribute to American culture. They create a slideshow showing these photographs.

Students build their own neighborhood. In this lesson on community, students are introduced to books about families and neighborhoods. As a class, the students create their own neighborhood, elect a leader for their neighborhood and...

Students examine forms of recreation throughout the last 150 years. In this leisure time instructional activity, students investigate leisure activities in pre- and post-industrial society as they listen to a teacher-led lecture and...

Students read passages and research the Cherokee Tribe and write an account of a typical day as a Cherokee Native American. In this Cherokee lesson plan, students listen to Cherokee music, read Cherokee passages, fill out worksheets, and...

Students explore the implications of dogfighting. In this animal welfare activity, students participate in a game that helps them to consider the harmfulness of dogfighting.

Learners read about the oral histories of West Africa and complete related activities. In this oral histories lesson, students read about the importance of oral customs in African cultures. Learners interview a family member about oral...

Eighth graders examine the cultural conflicts that occurred when Europeans moved into the land the Native Americans lived on that would become West Virginia. In this West Virginia history instructional activity, 8th graders visit the...

Young scholars explore British Railway history. In this railway lesson, students may visit the Natural Railway Museum, the Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, or Steam - Museum of the Great Western Railway online or in-person to...

Eighth graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson plan, 8th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian society....

Ninth graders consider the impact of development on African kingdoms. In this cultural diversity lesson, 9th graders conduct independent research to determine how development has changed Africa. Students write research papers based on...

Students discuss the farming practices of the past and present of the Hopi people and discuss the importance of corn. In this Hopi agriculture lesson plan, students also plant their own seeds of corn.

Pupils analyze the similarities and differences between religious festivals in December and/or January. They research the different holidays and make their comparisons.