Young scholars examine the culture and stereotypes of Muslim women and discover a combination of items have affected the role of Muslim women as a group and individually over time. Groups research a famous Muslim woman, present their...

Learners examine the life and accomplishments of Amelia Earhart and her status as a role model for women. After researching Earhart, they select another person they think is courageous and write a dialog between the two heroes as if they...

Students research agricultural products of the Midwest. In this Midwest instructional activity, students watch a video about the geography of the Midwest, discuss how topographical features were formed and review the agricultural...

Students analyze potential challenges that immigrant women have in the workforce.  In this history lesson, students identify specific problems immigrant women face, then brainstorm possible solutions in their group.  The final...

In this 1960s and 1970s America worksheet, young scholars review a chapter as they define 7 vocabulary terms, eliminate 5 false statements, and identify 3 historical themes pertaining to American society during the 2 decades.

Learners analyze and interpret data related to the crew and passengers of the Titanic. They draw conclusions to better explain the people who were lost or saved as a result of the disaster, and whether or not social status affected the...

Students identify the social classes of medieval Europe, and utilize the chess board and pieces to explain their relationship to each other.

Fifth graders explain how Queen Victoria's reign defined an era and helped Britain reach the status of world power.

Learners examine the institution of marriage. In this social mores instructional activity, students discuss the impact of marriage, the single lifestyle, and divorce.

Pupils view the "Sitting Bull" video, complete vocabulary work, and discuss the video as a class.

The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) is the subject of the instructional activity that asks groups to research the stories of five different women and share their insights in a jigsaw activity....

Learners discover the Organization of American States by researching currents issues in those countries. They create a PowerPoint presentation and share with the class.

High schoolers analyze last and testaments of former slaveowners to identify and explain economic, social and cultural differences between the North and the South leading up to the Civil War.

The struggles of Sam McCulloch, a free black man, to be recognized as a citizen entitled to own land in Texas are the focus of research project that ask groups to examine a series of primary source documents and piece together...

Learners explore population growth in the United States and the impact it has had on society. First, they brainstorm the reasons for population growth and the results of these increases. Then, they design surveys, record results, and...

"How can a magazine reflect a particular time and culture?" Using this prompt, your class explores the Victorian Era as it relates to Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. They can also play the "Victorian Women's Rights" game for the year 1840...

Students evaluate the validity of a society where the individual's place is based on such arbitrary norms as gender, family connections, economic status, or military prowess in this look at Asian culture.

Students make body cut-outs out of butcher paper dressed to represent seven different economical statuses of Egyptian society. Students then write papers about their assigned socioeconomic status.

Learners explore via the internet all types of clothing around the world. Students discuss that the way people dress is an important means of expressing identity. Learners collaborate via Internet research the social purposes of clothing.

Students compare and contrast the difference between practical applications of apparel and the use of fashion as a status symbol, with a focus on shoes. Working in groups, they complete a Venn diagram comparing practical fashion to...

Students examine propaganda from the World War I era. Using the examples, they identify how they were able to change the opinions of those viewing it. They discuss whether the United States entered the war to find new markets and further...

Students study the territorial status of Texas in 1830, 1840, and 1846 and interpret an historical timeline. They develop a general statement of Mexican and American views of Texas.

Students interpret the experience of the Millfield Mine Disaster and its storytellers. They debate whether the non-union status of Mine #6 was a factor. Students interview community members who have worked in the mining industry.

High schoolers identify national origin and population movement across U.S. of ancestors and/or community residents, explain historical development of major local industries, identify local social patterns/economic development as...