Students examine photographs of the attack on Pearl Harbor. They discuss the damage that occured on December 7, 1941. They debate whether the attack was a success or not for the Japanese.

Learners explore John Paul Jones. His sense of adventure brought him to America. His bravery made him the country's greatest naval hero.

In this ESL reading comprehension learning exercise, learners read a short text that explains the different uniforms in the branches of the U.S. military. Students answer 5 questions and write a short essay response.

In this Spanish Armada study guide activity, students discover the background and significant details of this event in world history. Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs and maps.

In this causes of World War I worksheet, students respond to 14 fill in the blank questions and complete a graphic organizer. A word bank and glossary are provided.

Students investigate what life was like on early 19th century ships. They participate in a Webquest, explore the website for the movie, 'Master and Commander,' watch movie excerpts, take an interactive tour of a ship, and answer...

In this probability as a decimal learning exercise, students determine the probability of a number as a decimal. They draw a marble at random from a jar and calculate the probability given. Then, students roll a die numbered from 1 to 6...

In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about George Herbert Walker Bush and complete 8 multiple choice questions.

In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about President James Earl Carter and answer 7 multiple choice questions.

In this American imperialism worksheet, young scholars review a chapter as they define 5 vocabulary terms in their own words, eliminate 4 false statements, and identify 2 themes from this era of growth and challenge in America.

Students research the implementation of a research vessel used for ocean exploration.  In buoyancy instructional activity students will construct a device that shows neutral buoyancy.

Students examine the meaning of a new air force memorial.  In this reading comprehension lesson plan students read an article, students discuss and brainstorm abstract concepts such as sacrifice, past, present and future.  They...

Fourth graders compare how the events in the Charleston Harbor affected South Carolinians versus people in other parts of the U.S. In this American history lesson plan, 4th graders watch a video clip, discuss sections of a book, and...

Students study the history of South Carolina and the impact World War II had on the state. For this WWII history lesson, students research the social effects incurred from WWII on the people of South Carolina. Students develop an outline...

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about European history between 1848 and 1871.

Students practice weight transfer skills to the song "Rockin' Robin." students warm-up with this activity during a tumbling unit.

Young scholars explore the overall Allied strategy in the Pacific from 1943-1945 and assess its effectiveness. They explore the reasons why the atomic bomb was used and why use of that weapon was controversial.

Learners analyze the Japanese strategy for the Pacific and compare it to the Allied strategy. They identify on a map the sites that were important the early war in the Pacific, and identify key military engagements.

Young scholars develop a list of images of President Abraham Lincoln: for example, self-taught youth, great debater, advocate of abolition of slavery and assassinated hero. They must determine if these images of Lincoln stand up under...

Students use the Internet to examine the life of Amelia Earhart. They also examine her mysterious disappearance.

Students discuss how American and Great Britian attacked Afghanistan after September 11. They analyze different types of aircraft, missiles, and munitiions used in the attacks in Afghanistan.

Students recreate a "60-minutes" interview using cue cards and historical information on the Chinese explorer Zheng He. This instructional activity is an excellent introduction to World History during the 1400's.

Ninth graders investigate the concept of an inequality. They begin the lesson by covering relevant vocabulary. They write an inequality for each word problem given. Then they translate problems from words to algebraic inequalities.

students investigate light levels under the ocean by conducting several simulations. After creating solutions representing seawater, they shine a light sensor on it to discover how light diffuses and is absorbed by the impurities in the...