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Vocabulary Lists
In this Language Arts instructional activity, students discover the definitions to 3 lists of vocabulary words. The lists are organized by the following categories: countries and occupations, nationalities and languages, and...
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Imperialism Graphic Organizer
For this Imperialism graphic organizer, students list details regarding the Boxer Rebellion, Suez Canal, Indian National Congress, Russo-Japanese War, and Japan's industrialization.
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Do You Know...
For this government worksheet, students answer questions on their local and national government. Students answer 6 short answer questions and 1 essay question.
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Add It Up
Fourth graders explore the responsibilities of pet ownership. In this National Pet Week lesson, 4th graders add up the cost involved in pet ownership as they complete a worksheet activity. Lesson extension suggestions are included.
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Europe Outline Map (Labled)
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the labeled European nations.
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We the People v. We the Children of the World
Students compare the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child to the Bill of Rights. In this social justice lesson, students read and analyze both documents. Students discuss how the documents compare and then write their...
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Infusing Equity by Gender into the Classroom
Students discover the biases between the two genders by comparing males and females in different species. In this gender identity instructional activity, students research National Geographic Magazine and view videos demonstrating the...
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The Lesson: Developing World
Students determine how to improve education in developing nations. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the history of education and get involved in the Send My Friend to School campaign.
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Winding Through Western Europe
In this Western Europe worksheet, students complete a word search puzzle activity that requires them to locate 24 names of Western European nations in the puzzle.
Vietnam Unit III: Student Learning Outcomes (2016)
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Assigning Roles: Becoming Advisors to Individual Nations and Assembling Country Profiles
Students role play the role of advisors to countries on the issue of global warming. In their groups, they identify the main issues affecting their country along with any opposing viewpoints. They use the internet to research the...
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Lesson Plan on Why Nations Trade
Twelfth graders examine the difference between imports and exports and the types of decisions made by governments when it comes to trading. They identify the key players and characteristics of international trade. They also discuss...
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National Crime Prevention Council
Students explore appropriate lessons on crime prevention and safety. They encounter how to recognize bullying behavior and how to deal with it. Students access fair methods for settling conflicts. They identify trusted adults and access...
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Gambling and the National Lottery
Students examine the vocabulary and consequences of gambling and participating in the national lottery in the UK. They play bingo, read about the National lottery, take a magazine quiz to see if they are risk takers, and write about what...
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Creating a Nation
Students investigate the move to federation by the Australian colonies was abject of the displays of nationalism that characterized similar movements in other nations. Most notions regarding federation were treated with little serious...
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The National Pastime
Students discover the impact baseball had politically and culturally upon the nation and the world from 1940-1950. Students study about, discuss, and take notes about historically significant events and baseball players' contributions...
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Fueling Around with Energy: A Comparative Study of Conventional and Renewable Energy Use Among Nations
Ninth graders examine the relationship between energy and society. In groups, they define energy sources as renewable or conventional and research how each method contributes to the world's energy. They write about how the patterns of...
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Flags of the 2006 World Cup Soccer Nations
In this world geography learning exercise, students use words that are listed in a work bank at the top of the page to both describe and draw flags of the world. They describe 12 of the flags using words, and listen to directions to draw...
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The Iroquois Nation
Students explore the culture of the Iroquois in order to write a new version of Cinderella. In this lesson on the traditions and life of the Iroquois, students engage in several activities, 8 different center and conduct research to gain...
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Mapping National and Geographic Identity
Students analyze geographic maps. In this map analysis lesson, students analyze the symbols in geographic maps and the impact of cultural, historical, and political concepts. Students compare and contrast maps in various mediums by...
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Changes in the New Nation
Students explore how technology has slowly changed the world, starting in the 18th Century. In this United States History lesson, students work in teams to complete numerous activities that compare and contrast life before and after...
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Fueling Around with Energy: A Comparative Study of Conventional and Renewable Energy Use Among Nations
Students compare and contrast renewable and conventional energy sources. In this energy lesson, students research about conventional fuel and present a persuasive argument about their stand on the issue.
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From Mercantilism to Adam Smith: The Evolution of the Modern Capitalist System
Useful for history or economics classes, this presentation details the characteristics of mercantilism and its evolution into modern-day capitalism. The slides detail Adam's Smith criticism of mercantilism and how, rather than an...
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Proving the Purpose of Punctuation
Explore the importance of correct verbal and written communication in the real world. Middle schoolers brainstorm what their world would be like without punctuation, listen to and read excerpts without punctuation, and record and present...