Young scholars visit various Websites to find information about copyright laws. Their research includes information about legal and ethical behaviors regarding Internet use. In addition, students complete online student activity sheets.

Twelfth graders view pictures and write a description of what is depicted in the picture. They then divide into groups of three to share what they have written and come to a consensus of what the picture represents.

Students learn basic facts about the Supreme Court by examining the United States Constitution and one of the landmark cases decided by that court.

Students are introduced to a variety of reform movements within this instructional activity. They explore the beliefs and motivations of each group. Connections are made from these movements to present day situations and happenings.

Students explore the process for presedential Cabinet appointments. They determine common characteristics found in members of the Cabinet.

Many people are familiar with the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland, but long before it was an animated movie, Lewis Carroll's story was a beloved book. An eBook gives readers access to an early edition of the story. The text...

Happy teens are healthy teens! Pupils embark on a self-reflective journey using a series of assessments and discussions to promote personal development. The lessons focus on identifying low and high self-esteem attitudes and behaviors,...

Tenth graders identify a veteran of a foreign war. They use the Veterans History Project website, research on-line interviews for information on interview questions. They research war and graphics using the Library of Congress online...

While this presentation is not text heavy, it does provide an outline of the British rule in India. It is image-rich and great to keep a lecture on track, However, it is lacking in text. If your lecture is complete and needs only a...

Students examine how African-Americans were affected by the Great Depression. In this African-American history lesson plan, students conduct independent research on the social conditions of the time period using the suggested resources....

Here you'll find a fantastic resource for analyzing several primary sources regarding Thomas Jefferson's presidency, from his election and home in Monticello to the Lewis and Clark expedition and the Louisiana Purchase.

Never again will you need to worry about coming up with a writing prompt! This packet contains, as it says, 501 prompts that are suitable for fourth graders on up. The prompts are paired into four categories (persuasive, expository,...

Accompany a reading of Madeleine L'Engle's classic tale, A Wrinkle in Time, with a detailed guide equipped with 15 informative and useful chapters. Scholars discover who the author is, why she wrote the book, and crucial story elements...

Young scholars examine the creation of the Library of Congress. They investigate reasons why Thomas Jefferson sold his personal collection to the Library. Employing various research resources, students write newspaper articles about the...

Students conduct interviews, analyze primary sources including docuements and images to gain an inderstanding of the causes and effects of he Great Depression and immigration.

Students examine political cartoons. In this colonial America instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons pertaining to the Stamp Act.

Ninth graders examine the role of the United States in nation building.  In this World History activity, 9th graders evaluate the role of the United States in building nations in other parts of the world. 

Students view The Gift of All, a Community of Givers. In this philanthropic lesson, students discuss the gifts of philanthropists they've seen. Students research and write a two page paper with four bullet points. Students include a...

What are some notable happenings that occurred during Thomas Jefferson's life and presidency? Give young historians a learning exercise about the life and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson.

Ninth graders examine the tension experienced by African-Americans as they struggled to establish a vibrant and meaningful identity based on the promises of liberty and equality in the midst of a society.  For this American History...

Students identify concrete and abstract nouns in the preamble to the Constitution, and complete Frayer Model graphic organizers using history and current events as examples of American values. In this preamble lesson plan, students use...

High schoolers use primary and secondary sources to study the literature, historical events, people, technology, medicine, government, entertainment and culture of the decades of the twentieth century.

Twelfth graders research the history of how a particular environmental issue moves through the Conservation Movement. They create timelines that show the progression of public sentiment and the legislation about the issue.

For this Utah worksheet, students explore the state of Utah. Students answer ten multiple choice questions testing their comprehension of facts about the state of Utah.