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The Cold War at Home
Eleventh graders discover the perspective of Cold War on the American homefront. In this Cold War lesson, 11th graders watch Duck and Cover video segments that instruct citizens what to do in case of nuclear attack. Students discuss the...
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Reach for the Stars
Learners consider the significance of space exploration. In this space science lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about astronomy, lunar missions, and space travel. Learners discuss the value of space...
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Focus on Russia; From Communism to Capitalism
In this Russian history worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer questions about Communism and Capitalism. Students also use the provided maps of the Russia and the U.S.S.R. to help them answer the questions.
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Selections on Islamic Fundamentalism
In this Islamic fundamentalism worksheet, students read a 3-page selection on the topic and then respond to 2 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Appeasement Student Worksheet
In this World War II activity, students read a 1-page selection about Appeasement as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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Dmitry Medvedev
In this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Dmitry Medvedev 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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Martti Ahtisaari
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Marti Ahtisaari 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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NATO Geography & Language
The class receives background information on NATO, an atlas, and a blank world map. They color the original 1949 countries in red, the 1952 additions in green, and the 1990 additions in blue. This exercise would be a good starting point...
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Math: Christmas Count Down
Students use various tools to calculate the number of days before Christmas. Among the tools are number lines, calendars, and the Internet. Each day, a student visits a Christmas Countdown Website to report the days left. At the end of...
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Korean War
Pupils visualize where the Korean Peninsula is located and what are some neighboring countries. They read a handout giving background information on Korea's 20th centuy history and Truman's Statement and answer questions in their notebook.
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John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
Students view a documentary on Pop John Paul II. He is the spiritual leader of almost one billion people worldwide and beloved ambassador of peace to untold millions more. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and create a...
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1980's Quiz 2
In this 1980's quiz activity, middle schoolers answer a set of 10 questions. An answer key and links to additional activities are given.
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The End of United States' Occupation of Japan
Ninth graders examine and discuss reasons for end of U.S. occupation of Japan in 1952, locate surrounding Asian countries on map, explore changes to Japan after World War II, and discuss how changes in Japan impacted other countries.
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National Security
Students discuss the Rosenberg spy case during the Cold War. They research and report on a recent or current investigation into espionage by people working for the U.S. government. Students find out what they can from newspapers,...
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Cold War - The Space Race
In these Cold War worksheets, students read about the space race between the United States and Russia. Students also read about the first man on the moon and answer 8 questions about the texts.
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Breaking News English: Japanese-Russian Peace Treaty Still Remote
In this English worksheet, students read "Japanese-Russian Peace Treaty Still Remote," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Bretton Woods 60th Anniversary Exhibition
Students examine how the Bretton Woods meeting of 1944 came about to recognize the need for international monetary stability. They study a number of aspects of the meeting.
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Breaking News English: Japanese Emperor and Anthem
In this English activity, students read "Japanese Emperor and Anthem," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Telegram from Senator Joseph McCarthy to President Harry S. Truman
Students research Senator Joseph McCarthy's February 9, 1950 speech, given at Wheeling, West Virginia, in which he claimed more than 200 State Department employees were members of the Communist Party.
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The Planets Moon
Young scholars explore the theories of the creation of the universe and examine the properties of celestial bodies. They analyze the relationship between the sun, Earth and other planets. They discover the infinite potential of the...
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Controlling Nuclear Weapons: Debating the Non-proliferation Treaty
Students brainstorm about their prior knowledge of nuclear weapons and answer questions related to nuclear weapons based upon this brainstorming.
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Contemporary Immigration Lesson Plan
Students research contemporary immigrations of Africans to the United States. They investigate the laws and regulations of immigration and the impact of immigration on the nation.
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Robots from Junk
Students create balloon and rubber band models of robotic rovers to investigate the concepts of mass, torque, and friction. Through research and planning, students construct a rover test-bed that simulates the Martian environment.
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The Arms Race - From the Beginning to the End
Ninth graders focus on the political and technological developments of the Cold War. They, in groups, read and summarize the speech they are given. They should provide a short presentation based on their interpretation.
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