Young scholars study Neanderthals. In this Prehistoric life lesson, students investigate two main theories regarding the relationship between Neanderthals and modern man. Young scholars will conduct research through several provided web...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions based on Pygmalion. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of the page.

After reading 25 sentences, individuals decide if they are facts or opinions. Then, they explain their answer in a supporting sentence.

In this Thanksgiving vocabulary worksheet, students select the best choice to complete the sentence about Thanksgiving. The worksheet challenges students with complex words.

An overview of the history and tradition of Ash Wednesday in 2 paragraphs is accompanied by an array of language activities: cloze exercise, phrase matching, word jumble, multiple choice, sequencing, interview, group presentation,...

Student investigate how civilizations developed. In this rice farming lesson, 5th graders explore how rice cultivation changed through different civilizations. Students gain knowledge about different types of rice, where it's grown and...

In this solutions worksheet, students read about how people first learned to use metals and to combine metals to form alloys. Students write an essay telling the story of how ancient people first learned to cause physical changes in metal.

Students explore the world of Ancient Rome in this thirteen lessons unit. the rise and fall of the Roman Empire is probed. The ideals that inspired the people's sense of purpose are developed in these lessons.

Learners explain the place of the legend of Herakles in ancient Greek life and compare ancient and modern legends in an essay.

Young scholars study the various masks made in African, Japanese, and Ancient Egyptian cultures and discuss the funtion of these masks in each society. They create a mask from one of these cultures using a molding technique.

Students study the queens of ancient Egypt and how they influenced the lives of the Pharaohs and the common people.

Students learn folk tales from many different cultures and retell them using the medium of their choice. They write about the cultural indications found in these tales.

Students research and discuss the pyramids, temples and obelisk of Ancient Egypt. They work cooperatively to build a model pyramid.

Students research one of the six Egyptian gods or goddesses of the afterlife. They understand the symbols associated with and the role played by that god or goddess in every Egyptian's journey from this world into the afterlife.

Class members complete activities related to the story "Oklahoma Stone Soup." First, pupils read, discuss, and answer questions about the story. Next, to incorporate math into the lesson, learners make stone soup using a variety of...

Students explore Carnival. In this Puerto Rico Carnival lesson plan, students discover the history of the cultural celebration as well as the significance of the elaborate masks worn for the festivities. Students create their own...

Young scholars use plaster of Paris, talc, and cornstarch to create their own chalk. They hypothesize what mixture of ingredients produce the "best" chalk. Students discuss what they think are the characteristics of the "best" chalk.

Students review basic information about the Three Gorges Dam. They discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of the dam and write an editorial either for or against the it.

Students investigate the currencies used by different countries, and explore the principles of currency trading by exchanging currencies at current market rates. They, in groups, access websites which give them current rates.

Third graders consider the differences between pictographs and petroglyphs. They create symbols from a story about their worlds. They make pottery art.

Students investigate the role of government. In this government lesson plan, students watch "Civilizations: Abuse of Power," and discuss the responsibilities of government. Students then role play situations in history when the...

Learners review and discuss what context clues are and then read six sentences and paragraphs and circle the correct context clue for each one.

Students observe real fossils. In this science lesson, students make their own mud fossils by pressing material into the mud and letting it dry in the sun for 3-4 days. Students then get the fossils out displaying their mud...