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Between the Rivers
Second graders compare and contrast historical American cultures. In this American history lesson, 2nd graders participate in reading, writing, oral, and hands on activities. Students discuss the similarities and differences between...
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Wartime and the Bill of Rights: The Korematsu Case
Learners examine the balance between civil liberties and protection. In this national security lesson, students explore the Korematsu case which references the Japanese internment camps of World War II. Learners draw comparisons between...
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Morse Code, Telegraph, and West Virginia
Students prepare for a visit to the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson, students research the Morse Code and telegraph. Students create their own Morse Code and discuss communication history prior to...
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Winston Churchill
In this World War II learning exercise, students read a 3-paragraph selection about Winston Churchill and then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Holidays & Festivals Around The World-Kwanzaa
Students use technology to conduct research. They use technology to convey principles and information. They demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer based technology.
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The Founding of Los Angeles, California
Seventh graders examine the social and cultural impact of settler groups in California and the origins of the founding of Los Angeles, California. They read and discuss an informational handout, and discuss what it is and was like to...
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The Hidden History of the Roman Empire
Pupils compare entertainment in ancient Rome to entertainment today. In this ancient Rome lesson plan, students research the details regarding the entertainment that occurred in the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus in Rome. Pupils...
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1848-1914: Can You Name that Age?-
In this European history worksheet, students read a 2-page selection about the Industrial Revolution, and then respond to 6 short answer questions about the information presented.
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The Oblate Sisters of Providence and Early African American Education in Baltimore
Eighth graders examine the educational system for free African-Americans in Baltimore in the early 19th century. In this American History lesson, 8th graders read a handout and answer focus questions. Students analyze photographs.
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Revolt in Boston
Eleventh graders study the American Revolution. In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze primary sources. Students participate in a simulation on taxes.
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Malcolm X
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Malcolm X and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Living on a Cotton Farm: Mexican Americans Life In Texas
Seventh graders are introduced to the processes of cotton farming in the early 20th century. In groups, they examine the role of Mexican Americans on the farms and the impact of a boom and bust economy on cotton. They identify the...
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The Genocide Teaching Project
Learners investigate what genocide is as well as places that it is found in the 20th century. They trace the history of genocide back to the events that occurred in Sudan's history. Brainstorming ways to prevent the ongoing conflicts and...
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Views of 9/11
Fifth graders examine through research ways people around the world viewed events of September 11, 2001, analyze how United States foreign policies have caused conflict with other regions and countries, research and read first person...
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Zimbabwe
Students explore the hardships being faced by the people in Zimbabwe. In this World History activity, students research the challenges of Zimbabwe, such as hunger, poverty, low life expectancy and political controversy. Upon completion...
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Simulating a Middle East Peace Summit
Tenth graders explore the issues in the Middle East. In this World History instructional activity, 10th graders research the problems between Palestine and Israel. Students write a speech on their point of view of the peace process.
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Breaking News English: Cycling
In this cycling worksheet, learners read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Empire State-Building
Students explore how empires around the globe have impacted the world in which they have existed. They analyze whether or not the United States is an imperialist nation and create their own empires based on their understanding of empires...
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Powerful Potato
Third graders make food. In this agriculture instructional activity, 3rd graders learn about the history of the potato. Students then plant potatoes, harvest them, and make french fries, potato salad or potato soup.
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LESSON TWO
Students identify major religious leaders and locations. They answer the the question: Who were the religious leaders, where did they live, and what contibutions did they make? Students write their version of the most important...
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The Pan-American Exposition of 1901
Students examine the impact of the 1901 World's Fair. In this lesson plan on invention and politics, students watch a video then conduct Internet research in order to learn about the Pan American Exposition. Students will create a...
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"I Have a Dream"
Young scholars examine the role Martin Luther King Jr. played in America's history and what life was like in the 1960's. They watch and discuss an online video about the childhood of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the holiday enacted in...
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A Century of Challenge and Change: The Filipino American Story
Students recognize the events that led to the Philippine Revolution. In this Philippine Revolution lesson, students relate the causes of the Philippine Revolution to situation in the world today. Students examine the Philippine Equation...
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Building Bridges for Young Learners--Culture
Students explore the concept of "culture." In this cross curriculum literacy and world history lesson, students listen to a letter written by a child from Namibia, then compare and contrast life in Africa with their own life. Students...