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U.S. Political Map
Students explore the symbols found in a map legend. In this map skills lesson, students locate the legend on a political map and explain what each of the symbols mean. Students locate and identify several symbols on the map.
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Just Lookin' For a Home
What is a boll weevil? Your class can find out that and more by following the activities included here. Pupils read an article, sing a boll weevil song, add to the song with their own original lyrics, illustrate the song, study the...
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The Living Words
Learners translate a 16th century English text into contemporary English. They discuss the cultural uniqueness and significance of language and document words or phrases currently used in their daily lives. They use this list to aid in...
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Aztec Culture
Students research the Aztec culture in Mexico. They focus on their religious practices. They write a goal to personally sacrifice something. They also write about the costs and benefits of a sacrifice.
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Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes
In this Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes worksheet, students read the book Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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European Exploration
Sixth graders analyze key European explorers and focus on where and why they explored. They research who sponsored the explorers as well as the accomplishments of the explorers. They discuss the lasting effects of the expeditions in...
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Rural America in Transition
Students examine the changes in rural America in an economic sense. In groups, they research the problems rural areas face in the 21st century. They examine the economic policies in effect and how they help or hurt rural America.
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Colorado: Reading Comprehension
In this Colorado reading comprehension activity, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Missouri: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Missouri
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States Quizzes
In this state postal code activity, students respond to 45 fill in the blank questions that require them to use the listed state postal codes as answers.
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Moisture Content Activity
Students measure the moisture found in the wood that is used for furniture making. In this moisture worksheet, students practice using the MC formula to measure the water content of the wood.
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"The Lone Star State" Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage titled "The Lone Star State," then complete 5 multiple choice comprehension questions. An answer key is provided.
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Agriculture
Students examine the types of agriculture in their own state and in their local community. They examine how food makes it to their local grocery store. They compare data from different states.
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Hydrology: Flood Mitigation
Twelfth graders discuss the different factors that can contribute to major floods. In this ecology lesson, 12th graders analyze collected rainfall data. They complete a scavenger hunt after the lesson.
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Hydrology: Flood Mitigation
Twelfth graders discuss the factors that affect flooding. In this environmental science lesson plan, 12th graders analyze rainfall data about flooding. They complete a scavenger hunt worksheet using the internet.
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Geographics in Arkansas
Third graders discuss where Arkansas is located on the United States map. They use geographic tools to participate in activities.
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Scaling the Map
Middle schoolers practice determining map distances using the map scales. They discover how much an area represents on the map in relation to the actual area. They decide on the best place to build their cavern.
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Kansas
For this Kansas reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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ESL: States and Their Nicknames
In this ESL state nicknames worksheet, students read an article about states and their nicknames, then complete 6 related questions. A link to audio and additional resources is given.