In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the rise of industry in nation. A short answer question is included as well.

Young scholars investigate the free-market system and anti-trust laws. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of monopolies and the progressive reform movement to...

Students analyze antitrust enforcement. In this American economics lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the free market system and antitrust laws. Students respond to discussion...

Students examine journalism and its different styles.  In this effective communication instructional activity students create an editorial message and articulate an article.

Students analyze the period of Belle Epoque and the methods of art that signified popular culture. In this art analysis lesson, students consider the ways popular culture influenced art by analyzing the images and completing image based...

Students compare portraits focusing on the artists' choices in medium, composition, and meaning. For this portrait analysis lesson, students analyze the art pieces for their medium, composition, and meaning. Students create a...

Students analyze art and examples of Cubism art. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze how artists use symbols and complete image based discussion. Students make a list of technological innovations and design a symbol for each...

Students analyze identify in art. In this art analysis lesson, students discuss what identify means and discuss how Otto Dix, Pablo Picasso, Dorothea Lange, and Alberto Giacometti represent identities in portraiture. Students complete...

Students analyze the work of two artists who made interventions in public spaces. In this art analysis instructional activity, students investigate ephemeral and site specific art. Students complete image based discussion...

Learners examine the variety of materials an artist uses when drawing and consider the impact of the material choice. In this art analysis lesson, students consider the different materials used to make various drawings. Learners compare...

Students examine the art of artists who use portrait drawing to make a political statement. In this art analysis lesson, students discuss the elements of a portrait and view the portraits as political expressions. Students complete image...

In this U.S. history worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages regarding Progressivsim and respond to 48 short answer questions.

In this Progressive Era and Big Business test worksheet, students respond to 15 matching, 3 multiple choice, and 4 short answer questions.

Eleventh graders explore the economic growth from 1878 to 1893. In this social studies lesson, 11th graders discuss how the improvements lead to an inequality in wealth and the problems that it caused.

Students tour the estates built by America's wealthiest visionaries during the years 1911-1929. They discuss the Age of Invention and the people associated with that age in US history.

Students write an essay presenting their understanding of presidential elections and the issues related to presidential elections. Students discuss the effect of immigration on the United States and the major points that swung the nation...

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

A lengthy biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., who created Standard Oil, and developed the idea of horizontal integration of business. In addition, it discusses his philanthropy and the good he did with his fortune. From the PBS...

A fascinating site on the life of John D. Rockefeller, created by a second grade class from New York. Provides photos, games, a timeline, and much more.

This site explores how John D. Rockefeller built the first great industrial trust, as well as its subsequent investigations and dissolution.

This American Experience film about the Rockefellers includes this accounting of the Ludlow Massacre in Colorado and John D. Rockefeller, Jr.'s role in the business decisions that had a role in fomenting it.

As part of an American Experience documentary on the Rockefellers, this article describes the investigations and lawsuits against John D. Rockefeller and his Standard Oil Company because of the oil monopoly he formed.

A grade school in Pocantico Hills, New York, profiles the founder of Standard Oil, John D. Rockefeller.

Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller including his early life, building standard oil, business monopoly, fun facts, and charitable giving on this website.