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War and International Law:America’s Foreign Policy: A Brief History
Students discover the history of American foreign policy. In this foreign policy activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture that presents a brief history of American foreign policy. Students respond to...
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Fractured Facts for Civics
In this fractured facts for civics learning exercise, 9th graders correct 24 sentences by replacing certain phrases if they are incorrect, but not all need to be corrected, answers are included.
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A Brief History of Vietnam (1858-2004) and Its Evolving Communist System
High schoolers examine the French colonization of Vietnam, the Vietnam War, and the current evolving Communist system. They develop political maps, outline the major events of the Vietnam War, write an essay, and compare/contrast...
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Wilbur West, An Oral History
Third graders listen to the history of Wilbur West, a World War II veteren. They discuss how he is an important piece of history. They write a persuasive essay on the importance of Veteren's Day.
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Breaking Barriers
High schoolers examine the context of a speech delivered by Barack Obama. In this African-American history lesson, students discuss the 15th Amendment and the American Civil Rights Movement prior to analyzing Barack Obama's speech "A...
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Chapter 16 – The 1920s
In this 1920's America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 47 short answer questions.
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Chapter 26 – World War II
In this World War II worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the war and respond to 104 short answer questions.
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Chapter 22 – The 1950s
For this 1950's America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 47 short answer questions.
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Chapter 29 – The 1990s and Today
For this 1990s America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the time period and respond to 49 short answer questions.
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Time Lines: Connecting Your Life to History
Pupils, who are adult learners, examine time increments in history. The create their own timelines, and write a compare and contrast essay.
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History of Tecumseh and Battle at Tippecanoe
Students research the events surrounding the Battle of Tippecanoe using the computer and a website. Students role play the Battle of Tippecanoe. Students write journal entries from the perspective of each side in the conflict. Students...
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History Mystery Message Challenge
Eleventh graders examine the US Constitution. In this American Government activity, 11th graders gather the history and government facts to solve the history message.
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Across Five Aprils/Civil War
Eighth graders study the Civil War novel, Across Five Aprils, by Irene Hunt. They review vocabulary and literary elements and write a "Brother Against Brother" essay about coming face to face with a brother in one of the battles of the...
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A to Z of Black Inventors
In this Black history worksheet, students trace the letters and color the invention for all of the inventions created by Black inventors.
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Chapter 15 – World War I
In this World War I worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the war and respond to 51 short answer questions.
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James Madison
In this online interactive history quiz instructional activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about James Madison. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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First World War Maps
Tenth graders examine the First World War. In this Global History lesson, 10th graders analyze various maps of this time. Students construct maps of each front of the war by answering various questions.
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Fires of the 21st Century
High schoolers explore historical perspectives. In this contemporary history lesson, students listen to Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire," discuss they lyrics, and add a new verse to the song for the years 2002, 2003, 2004,...
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Daily Life and Schooling
Students compare the ancient Greek method of schooling and writing to contemporary methods and learn the Greek alphabet on wax tablets.
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To Be or Not to Be Democratic
Seventh graders explore the democratic republic principles of U.S. government. In this U.S. government lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast the governments of ancient Athens,the Roman Republic, and the United States today. Students...
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Pass the Peace Pipe
Students investigate the history of smoking in the United States. In this history of smoking lesson, students read about the Native American influence on early settlers before researching the Internet for information about the history of...
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Indian Removal: Does History Always Reflect progress?
Learners explore the idea that progress for some might not mean progress for all. In this Native American lesson, students recognize different viewpoints about historical events through the study of primary documents. Learners decipher...
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Afghanistan: 12 Years Of Violence
Students examine Afghanistan's contemporary history. In this global issues lesson, students research print and Internet sources about the Taliban and their control of the nation. Students share their findings with their classmates.
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The Man Who Made the Presidency
Students explore the contributions that George Washington made to the presidency. In this presidential history activity, students analyze primary and secondary sources regarding Washington and the precedents he set. Students write...
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