Students examine the attack on Pearl Harbor and how it changed the history of the United States. After watching a video from "The War", they discuss the characteristics of a "just war" and identify the laws in international warfare. ...

High schoolers identify and gain an understanding of the politics behind the killing of President McKinley, as well as the anarchist movements that continue to exist worldwide. Then they select a form of anarchy and write a short story...

In this ancient Greece worksheet, students read a factual story giving the basic history of the Minoans and Mycenaeans. Students answer 8 questions.

In this C.S. Lewis instructional activity, learners define six vocabulary words and answer six comprehension questions relating to the Screwtape Letters .

Students examine the suggestion that the subjective experience of everyday life and sense of identity has changed in America in recent years. For this post-modernism and mass culture lesson, students engage in 4 multi-step exercises that...

In this physics worksheet, students investigate Newton's Three Laws. In this multiple choice, matching, and short answer worksheet, student answer eleven questions.

In this "ph" words worksheet, students analyze 4 words in a group that contain the letters "ph". Students circle the word that best describes the picture and then use that word in a sentence.

For this alchemy worksheet, students read about the early thoughts of alchemists regarding elements. Students are given an experiment done by an alchemist during the Middle Ages and they answer three questions about the experiment...

First graders analyze the events of early American exploration. This is a unit resource for teachers in which there are six lessons about the American Western exploration and expansion. Within each lesson there are objectives, materials,...

Students survey Neoclassical art and create a narrative based on their analyses. Focused questions and relevant background information provided by the Getty Museum provides a great foundation for students to understand art techniques as...

Learners explore the origins of modern language. In this etymology instructional activity, students discuss the cultural influences of Ancient Greece on modern society. Learners design and complete charts that demonstrate the original...

In this time problems and dimensional analysis worksheet, students convert 10 problems from one unit of measurement to another using the process of dimensional analysis. They use conversion factors to solve for the unknown units.

Stories are created, by students, using a variety of adjectives. 3-5th graders will learn about adjectives and use their new knowledge to create ad-lib stories to share with the class demonstrating their mastery of adjectives, indefinite...

Students examine the religions that developed along the Silk Road. For this compare and contrast lesson, students visit various stations within the classroom to learn about the Silk Road and the two religions that developed. Using a...

High schoolers examine the role of the 'Salon'. In this historic communications lesson plan, students role play and use discussion to enhance their understanding of the role the Salon played in 18th century Europe. High schoolers will...

Students make masks. In this African art lesson, students review background information about African art and the use of masks. Students use geometric shapes and other designs to create their masks.

Young scholars analyze atmosphere and light. In this earth science lesson, students are introduced to an investigation about why the sky is blue. Young scholars complete a WebQuest to answer the question.

High schoolers write an essay and create illustrations of Jewish culture. In this literature-response lesson plan, students read various Jewish folktales. As they read, high schoolers study the geographical, cultural, and historical...

Here is a lesson that acquaints learners with the 1920s. They will use primary source documents to create original skits. Students choose a character from the 1920s, become that character, and then share what they have learned through...

In this measurement and converting worksheet, students solve ten problems using dimensional analysis to convert from one unit of measurement to another.

Students explore stem cells. For this stem cell lesson, students research print and Internet sources regarding types of stem cells and their attributes. Students discuss their research findings participate in a debate about cord blood...

Students explore different backgrounds of Americans.  In this lesson, students discuss how people in the United States may come from a different background, yet have similar values and beliefs.  After the class discussion,...

Middle schoolers become familiar with procedures for helping Indians assimilate in the 1800's. In this history lesson plan  middle schoolers explore how football helped Indians to assimilate in a positive way. Middle schoolers...

Learners investigate impressionist painting techniques. In this visual arts lesson, students view paintings by Monet and practice the dot and stroke technique. Learners use shades of green and gentle brush strokes to create grass in...