Students examine the archeology of the Mississippi River Valley. Using the internet, they expand their research to include how the Native Americans in California used plants to meet their needs. They also research a Native American...

Learners examine the time period of westward expansion. In groups, they use the internet to research the reasons why people moved west during the 1800s. They write their own narratives playing the role of a member of a pioneer family...

Students in an ESL classroom review what they already know about HIV and AIDS. In groups, they analyze their lives to discover how their lifestyle can make them more prone to the virus. They create their own slogans to make others more...

Students in an ESL classroom examine the effect of HIV/AIDS on the continent of Africa. As a class, they identify the concerns of the Treatment Action Campaign to determine if they are justifiable or not. They must identify the main...

Students in an ESL class listen to a song about HIV/AIDs in English. During the song, they write down examples of situations in which a friends did something for them. They work with a partner to create a dialogue that someone can have...

Young scholars solve the mysteries of why Karl Vogt and Erich Braemer were on the Christmas Train. They review the definitions of the terms constitutional, human rights, due process, discovery, and the writ of habeas corpus. They review...

In this worksheet, students analyze different parts of a letter and insert the appropriate punctuation including a comma, period, colon, question mark and semicolon.

In this fifty states learning exercise, students identify and locate all fifty states of the United States of America. There are 50 states located in the word search.

In this grammar and writing worksheet, students read about the use of colons when writing the time in hours and minutes. They write the correct time using a colon between the hour and minutes in 3 examples, and write a time of their own...

In this American West instructional activity, students complete a 24 questions test about the American West. Answers are included beneath questions on instructional activity.

Students explore how to prepare for a wilderness journey. In this wilderness survival instructional activity, students construct a compass from a magnet and a sewing needle.

Pupils explore problem solving.  In this middle school mathematics instructional activity, students investigate the five-step approach to problem solving.  Pupils solve word problems by employing the five-step process.

Learners examine the characteristics of different biomes. In this ecology lesson, students design biomes where given animals can live. They discuss the design within the group and share it with the class.

Eighth graders examine the time period of the Industrial revolution in American history.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders read the chapter on this time period.  Students create a presentation on this time period to...

Students explain how volcanoes form. In this earth science lesson plan, students identify the different types of volcanoes. They create brochures about Mt. Vesuvius before and after the eruption.

This site has a colorful display of information about Oregon. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

Take a detailed look at the state of Oregon! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...

Official site from the State of Oregon provides information on state government, resources, economics, business, agencies, education, and general Oregon information.

An organized timeline of important events occurring in Oregon from 1543 to 1859. A very brief description is given of each occurrence.

Expansive exhibit of images, documents, and historical data focusing on Oregon's response to World War I.

A detailed overview of Oregon's early history, including the Lewis and Clark expedition and what it accomplished, and the development and decline of the fur trade industry.

Includes recent archives, news including government information, and the Oregon blue book.

Take a virtual tour of the Oregon Cascades.

Information portal for the organization that oversees the preservation of the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the Applegate Trail, and the Mormon Trail.