Student Handouts
Bubble Answer Sheet
Need a quick way to administer and grade a multiple choice quiz? Keep this bubble sheet as a staple of your curriculum toolkit! It can be used for assessments with up to 30 multiple choice or true/false questions.
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Nellie Bly's Newspaper Club: Introducing the Science of Writing
Students evaluate a video about Nellie Bly, a famous reporter from the 19th century. They consider what makes a high-interest news article, write an essay in pairs and present it a literary tea.
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On the Road Again
Young scholars examine migration patterns in Africa and China. They watch excerpts from a documentary, define key vocabulary words, complete various student organizers, and create a poster.
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Fabulous Funnels
Students explore what tornados are, how they are created and measured, and what their effects are on communities. They keep a journal of their activities and explorations as part of an ongoing process of learning.
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Pharaoh Phonetics
Learners explain the purpose of hieroglyphics and identify their role in communicating ideas. They research the history of writing and it's significance in ancient Egyptian life and identify the components of hieroglyphics.
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Lewis and Clark and Native Americans, Part II
Young scholars research the Native Americans living in the regions explored by Lewis and Clark. They identify the modern-day names of sites claimed by the Lakota Indians, and create a poster of the original Native American names.
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The Sahara: Home of the Tuareg
Students research and analyze the Tuareg and other groups as well, including their own, and examine the impact culture has on environment.
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Taking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires
Students explain the components of fire, explain how forest fires impact man and the environment, analyze data in order to recognize areas that are at risk for forest fires, make recommendations based on research.
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Immigrating to America
Students study the American immigration experience. In this Ellis Island lesson, students research primary documents from the immigration station, take a tour of the station, and then prepare and perform dramatic presentations based on...
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Exploring Islamic Lands
Students explore the culture of the Middle East. For this Islamic culture lesson, students conduct research to create personal narratives that reveal what life is like in the Middle East for Islamic teens today.
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Breaking Up is Hard To Do
Learners study the geographical issues related to the conflict in the Caucasus while identifying and discussing other key issues. They investigate methods of conflict resolution while analyzing both sides of the conflict including those...
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Rwanda: You Go, Girls
Students examine the genocide that took place in Rwanda in 1994 and focus the post-genocide success of women. They study websites to examine how women are challenging their traditional roles in Rwandan society.
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New Mexico State Quarter Printable
In this New Mexico worksheet, students study a picture of the state quarter of New Mexico. Using the information on the coin, students answer 3 short essay questions.
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Characteristics of Snakes and Turtles
Students compare and contrast snakes and turtles, then fill out an information sheet.
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The Iditarod Trail
Pupils research and read about the Iditarod Trail and then make a presenation showing their findings.
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This Land is Your Land
Learners consider the concept of borders and their development by looking at maps and documents. They create a presentation highlighting a current border dispute and propose solutions.
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Iowa State Quarter
In this Iowa worksheet, students are given the state quarter of Iowa and answer questions about its symbols. Students answer 4 questions about the symbols.
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Maine State Quarter
For this Maine worksheet, students analyze a picture of the state quarter of the state of Maine. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions about Maine.
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Massachusetts State Quarter
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter of Massachusetts. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.
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Mississippi State Quarter
In this Mississippi instructional activity, students examine a picture of the state quarter for the state of Mississippi. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 questions.
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New Hampshire State Quarter
In this New Hampshire worksheet, students study a picture of the state quarter for New Hampshire. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions about New Hampshire.
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North Carolina State Quarter
In this North Carolina learning exercise, students study a picture of the state quarter. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.
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North Dakota State Quarter
In this North Dakota worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter of North Dakota. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.
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Pennsylvania State Quarter
In this Pennsylvania worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter of Pennsylvania. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 essay questions about the state of Pennsylvania.