Students use information about the Union and Confederate troops to create a bar graph.  In this graphing lesson, students graph troop information on a bar graph, color coding the information.  Students then find the differences...

Students identify how they depend on others, and examine and discuss the images on the California Quarter Reverse. They view and discuss images of various habitats, complete a Habitat Research worksheet, and create a habitat diorama.

Students research the history of the Statue of Liberty and the symbols associated with it. They read and discuss Emma Lazarus' poem and why it should persuade people to donate money to bring the statue to America. Students role-play as...

In this geography worksheet, students name the capitals of various countries found in North America. They also identify the various weather patterns across the continent and specific bodies of water. There are 21 descriptions and 21...

Students research evidence discovered during Mesa Verde archaeological dig, view images of ancient artifacts, simultate real dig and reconstruct items buried on school grounds, and create newsletter or video tape skit.

Follow the highways of the 1920s and 1930s, exploring the whimsical, extravagant architecture that came with American auto culture.

Fourth graders use effective writing skills, their imagination, and their knowledge of the nine planets as they create travel pamphlets of the solar system.

In this geology exploration worksheet, students complete 27 short answer questions about the properties and locations of igneous rocks. Teacher must provide text or internet link.

Young scholars explain how bluegrass music gained popularity across the country and around the world. They describe the roles of artists, patrons and music organizations in producing bluegrass music festivals. In addition, they use a...

Pupils study dinosaurs and explore the concept of extinction.  In this dinosaur lesson plan students create dinosaur eggs and view dinosaur dioramas.

Fourth graders investigate the Native American religious concept of Sacred Landscapes. The use of natural resources and religious rites is researched using a variety of sources. They discuss the importance of geographical places in the...

Fourth graders explore lives of Chief Plenty Coups and Crow Indians, focusing specifically on tradition of Vision Quests. Students identify reasons for Vision Quests, and create presentation to share information found with classmates.

Students explore Native Americans and the migration of non native people to Montana. They investigate and interpret maps for information such as location of Indian reservations, transportation routes and important communities.

Eighth graders investigate the culture and lifestyles of the Lakota Sioux and the Northern Cheyenne tribes. They use a variety of resources for research. They create questions based on information to be used during classroom discussion...

Students study the consequences of breaking laws. They role-play jaywalking and what could happen if they participate in this behavior.

In this geography skills instructional activity, students respond to 9 questions that require them to read topographic maps and interpret them. The topographic maps are not included.

Students examine primary sources to understand the work of Wright Brothers. In this aviation history activity, students study how primary documents and images are analyzed and write essays about the signifcance of primary soures in...

Students research, explore and analyze the history of how American women journalists have influenced major social change in the nation and the world. They visit major institution's to examine the written legacies of Abigail Adams,...

This lesson can be used in American history, social studies, and geography courses in units on westward expansion and the Civil War.

Students read Talking Walls and discuss the walls presented and their importance to the culture. In this geography lesson, students locate and label each country/continent discussed in the book on a world map. Students take a walk and...

Students explore the benefits of recognizing edible wild plants.  In this wild plant lesson plan, students collect, make ready and eat edible plants.  Students answer questions about the plants.

Students examine forest food chains and create a forest habitat in the classroom. They are introduced to the concept of interdependence in Nature. They define a simple forest food chain and develop inquiry process skills.

Students in two classrooms share information about their communities in classrooms throughout the year. In groups, they identify the physical and human characteristics of each area and how they change through time. They also discover the...

Students practice locating points on a large wall grid and create and label a neighborhood map. In this geography lesson, students spell and discuss places as the teacher places them on the map. They discuss the concept of an...