Lesson Plan
Curated OER

U.s. Constitution Roll Call Test

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students act as newspaper reporters from 1787 and interview some of the signers of the Constitution. They study the contributions of these Founding Fathers: Washington, Franklin, Madison, Hamilton and discuss the purpose of the U.S....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ft. St. Louis: A Do-It-Yourself History

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore Fort St. Louis. In this Texas history lesson, 7th graders research Internet and print sources regarding the history of fort and the settlement. Students use their research findings to create illustrated books...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Royal Cubit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the history of measurement in ancient Egypt. In this math lesson, students discuss the development of a standardized measurement system. Students measure using various units and discuss the results and the need for a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Flag of Germany

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this flag of Germany worksheet, students read the history of the flag and directions to coloring it. Students color 1 flag and use 3 colors.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Countries of Africa

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners study the coutries of Africa. In this African American history, small groups of students research a different country, color the country on the map of Africa, write a paragraph about the country, and draw pictures of its flag.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Flag of Argentina

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Flag of Argentina worksheet, students color the Flag of Argentina after reading the directions to the colors and the history of the flag. Students color 1 flag.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Flag Etiquette

For Teachers K
Pupils study flag etiquette. In this US flag instructional activity, students explore the flag and its history. Pupils also demonstrate the proper procedures for folding a U.S. flag.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

You're a Grand Ol' Flag

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore American flag and its symbols, and create an original flag that represents what they see in their own lives.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Malta: The Landscape

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars work in small groups to create a topographic map of Malta. They must include labeled line drawings of bordering countries and bodies of water. Students use salt and flour clay to make Malta three dimensional, showing the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hungary: The Landscape

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work in small groups to create a topographic map of Hungary. The map will include labeled line drawing of the bordering countries. Hungary should be three dimensional, made of salt and flour clay. The mountains, plains and...
PPT
Curated OER

Welcome to Renaissance England

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Prepare your seventh through ninth graders for their first Shakespearean experience. This slide show provides a series of vocabulary words in context and a brief history of one of the world's most prolific playwrites, William...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

USA: the KKK and Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars view film footage of the Ku Klux Klan in the U.S. in the early 1920s and examine how the actions of the KKK have been viewed by different strands of the civil rights movement. They watch the film and answer discussion...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Italy: The Landscape

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work in small groups to create a topographic map of Italy. They must include labeled line drawings of bordering countries and bodies of water. Students use salt and flour clay to make Italy three dimensional, showing the many...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

All Americana

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research American landmarks and symbols. In this United States history lesson plan, 5th graders create a KWL chart about the symbols of America and take notes during a PowerPoint presentation. Students complete the rest of...
Activity
US Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Day

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
Teaching class members all about the importance and meaning behind Veterans Day with an informative resource. Pupils complete a classroom activity guide and individual research to learn more about the brave men and women who defend the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Rhode Island Challenge

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this recognizing facts about the state of Rhode Island worksheet, students read factual information and choose the who, what, or where answer. Students choose 10 multiple choice answers.
Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

Year 2: Northern Europe

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
How is life in Northern Europe different from other areas of the world? Historians journey through the various regions of Northern Europe discovering what type of climate, animals, and lifestyles exist in that section of the world. They...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Book: Germany

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students, after reading Chapter One in the book, "Germany," analyze and recreate the political boundaries as well as the physical features of the nation of Germany with the assistance of play-doh or salt dough. In groups, they create...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Amending the Constitution

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research the history of the process of amending the US Constitution to explain the latest amendment that failed on June 28, 2006. They complete the research and view images online.
Worksheet
Curated OER

United Kingdom Flag

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this social studies worksheet, students read details about, and the history of the flag of the United Kingdom. They color a black line picture of the flag using a small picture as a model.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Does That Flag Mean?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars describe how symbolism is used in flags as they research the symbolism in country flags and create a new flag design. They begin investigating the meaning behind the Olympic flag and then continue with the flags of South...
Worksheet
Curated OER

United States Flag

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this United States flag learning exercise, students read paragraph pertaining to the flag and then use their artistic skills to color the flag.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Situation of America, 1848

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore 19th century American artwork.  In this cross curriculum New York history and art appreciation lesson plan, students view a reproduction of the painting "Situation of America, 1848," and identify visual symbols and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World Cup 2010: WebQuest and Activities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the history of the World Cup and the current host country, South Africa.  In this athletics lesson plan, students utilize the Internet to research and complete a WebQuest about South Africa.  Students discuss...