Students examine Hammurabi's Code. They take on the role of his council of advisors and report their "advice" to the king. They write an essay discussing an aspect of daily life that the Code exemplifies.

Young historians study civilian Arkansas during the Civil War. They look at the many challenges they faced to keep their homes in order while the men were at war. Learners hear stories of bands of outlaws who ravaged the state during...

In this word scramble activity, students use the words in the word bank to unscramble nouns and proper nouns about the state of New Jersey. Students unscramble 20 words.

Credit cards are tempting to use right out of high school. Teach your upperclassmen the benefits and challenges of credit and how it can affect their future. The lesson covers credit scores and ways to strengthen credit if...

Understanding the US government's role proves very important in the American economy, especially for consumers. Scholars learn about how varying government agencies help them when facing an issue. The third and final resource in the...

Where do anti-immigrants myths come from, and how can they be refuted? Learners critically analyze media reports and how to identify reliable sources. After studying a timeline that details the history of US nativism, groups research the...

Fourth graders tour the Texas State Capitol and review historic figures discussed on the Capitol tour. They complete additional research to acquire additional information about important Texans. They write a report about the individual...

In this Maine worksheet, students analyze a picture of the state quarter of the state of Maine. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions about Maine.

For this Mississippi worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter for the state of Mississippi. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 questions.

In this Pennsylvania worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter of Pennsylvania. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 essay questions about the state of Pennsylvania.

In this Texas worksheet, students analyze a photo of the state quarter of Texas. Students answer 7 questions about Texas using the information on the coin.

In this Iowa worksheet, students are given the state quarter of Iowa and answer questions about its symbols. Students answer 4 questions about the symbols.

In this Massachusetts worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter of Massachusetts. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.

Students conduct internet research on acid rain, a serious environmental problem. They examine the pH levels of rainwater for their state, collect data from their community and investigate the causes and solutions for acid rain.

Take a "conservative" approach to planning your next unit on mass and matter! What better way to answer "But where did the gas go?" than with a lab designed to promote good report writing, research skills, and detailed observation....

How would you use census data from 1880-1900? Here are a set of ways you can incorporate the book Little House on the Prairie and US census data from that time period. Learners will research the validity or the book based on factual...

Study and research the American Civil War in this explanatory writing lesson. Middle schoolers complete six activities to learn about the American Civil War and soldiers' views of the war. The lesson includes several options to complete...

Students research the web sites of state or federal executive departments, and prepare summaries of the department's functions, locations, and programs. They debate the role of interest groups in government.

In this state quarter worksheet, students study the diagram of the state quarter of New Jersey. Students answer questions based on the information on the quarter.

In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with the state of Oregon. Students spell 20 words.

In this state quarters instructional activity, students study the image of the state quarter for the state of South Dakota. Students answer questions based on state fact information found on the quarter.

For this proofreading a passage about the book Mutiny! and five short stories worksheet, students read the report and passages and answer questions to correct the grammatical errors. Students choose 21 multiple choice answers and click...

Fourth graders identify the five regions and the states within them. They research a state from each of five regions, then they choose one of those states to do an extensive research report on following teacher guidelines. They work in...

In this state quarters worksheet, students study the diagram of the state quarter for the state of Kentucky. Students answer questions based on the information on the quarter.