Learners complete a brief presentation documenting the life of an American Indian. In class, students discuss the pros and cons of placing American Indians on a reservation. After their discussion, learners choose a issue in Native...

Students research a historical legend. They participate in a discussion of the legend of Kissing Kate Barlow in the novel Holes. Students then chose one of three American legends and use internet research to complete a provided graphic...

Learners explore the expanding universe.  In this science lesson, students use balloons to model the expansion of the universe. Learners take measurements of the balloon expansion and answer questions directed to develop their...

Students study star charts and describe locations of objects.  In this scientific models lesson students use coordinates and identify characteristics. 

In this 1990s America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the time period and respond to 49 short answer questions.

Students take a closer look at the election of 2005. In this British politics lesson, students listen to a lecture about the 2005 campaign and active citizenship. Students then create collages and news boards about the...

In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Che Guevara and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...

In this Hillary Clinton worksheet, students read about the life of the politician, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

In this John Calvin study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to Calvinism and then respond to 3 reflection questions.

Students are given a category to research (clothes, life before the New World, the voyage, etc.) about Pilgrim life. s Students, in groups, create presentations using software program such as PowerPoint.

Students examine state quarters with images that refer to the Industrial Revolution. They discuss whether or not it is appropriate to commemorate that event. They research the Slater Mill and decide if it should be commemorated.

In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.

Students study the historical and social issue of child labor. They examine the photographs of Lewis Hine to see evidence of child labor and decide how the photographs depict the historical impact of the practice. They write a letter to...

In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.

Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece instructional activity, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.

Eleventh graders recognize how social reform occurred at the turn of the century. Through a debate, 11th graders determine advantages and drawbacks of traveling west using original sources and descriptions of the attitudes, beliefs, and...

Students examine Canandian culture and heritage to further their appreciation. They explore the issue of Canadian unity and participate in a quilt making activity that incorporates symbolism.

High schoolers examine a debate over teaching sex education in public schools. After reading an article, they discover how school officials are trying to inform their students but please a diverse audience. They answer discussion...

Students practice reading and using label information and understand the purpose of food labeling. They complete surveys using labels from the products brought in. After discussing the pros and cons of having a law that requires fast...

Students identify constellations with and without a constellation finder.  In this creating constellations lesson students construct a constellation finder to help them to identify the constellations. 

Learners draw constellations. In this astronomy lesson, students create constellations from star groupings projected on a chalk board. Learners connect the "stars" to create a pattern on the board. Student can create new groupings of...

In this English worksheet, learners read "Zimbabwe to Get a New Currency," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Sixth graders research and identify key facts about men and women of the Westward Movement. They assess the events and reasons that motivated people to move west, hardships they faced and their contributions to the nation. Each student...

Middle schoolers examine a variety of maps and documents to identify physical and cultural features of neighborhoods, cities, states, and countries, to explain the historical migration of people, expansion and disintegration of empires,...