Students explore Edgar Allan Poe's most famous short stories. In this Edgar Allan Poe lesson, students complete a 25 page packet of activities where they recognize the features of genres and literary devices Poe uses. Students read "The...

Students research different dynasties that existed in China around different themes. They chart each dynasty for written assessment. Each chart has details that chronicles the gathered information.

Students use regions to analyze the locational patterns of culture groups at various scales. They discern the basics of region identity by discovering his/her "Home" Region through the examination of criteria in his/her "backyard." In...

For this grade 6 spelling worksheet, students read 20 sentences with a spelling word written in bold type as a dictionary pronunciation. Students write the correct spelling word. There is no word list.

Students complete a computer program in which they see how the programming language works for creating a virtual world.  In this technology lesson students produce their own interactive video. 

Pupils take an in depth look at communication. In this communication lesson, students discuss the effectiveness of codes, languages, and transportation in communication. Pupils participate in a problem solving activity that requires them...

In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read several passages and two poems and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students then write an essay response to one of the passages. 

Learners explore the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.

In this word search activity about Christopher Columbus, students are given 18 words to find in a boat-shaped puzzle. Answers are provided on page 2.

In this Dr. Seuss word search worksheet, students find the titles of 11 Dr. Seuss books hidden in the puzzle. They find the titles that are listed in a word bank at the bottom of the page.

In this word search worksheet, students search for words related to the Earth, the sun and it's movements. Terms include seasons, features, and movements.

In this health worksheet, students learn about proper diet and exercise by reading the cartoons and deciphering a secret code about health.

In this word search worksheet, students search for 20 song titles from The Beatles and the names of the singers. They search for titles which include "We Can Work It Out, Michelle, and I Want to Hold Your Hand."

The Allies had won the war, but thousands of U.S. troops were fed up. During the five months, from V-J Day into January 1946, thousands took to the streets at bases around the world, protesting the delays. According to historian, R....

Comprehensive discussion of V-J Day or the day victory was declared in Japan. Includes details and facts about World War II and the war in the Pacific, the surrender, related photos and speeches, battle maps, and more.

Provides detailed facts and important information about VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) and the end of WW2.

The source documents of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, September 12, 1945, are provided at this site from the University of Oklahoma.

This activity has you put events of the end of World War II in chronological order.

This quiz focuses the ending of WWII.

Outlines the events of Truman's first term as president (1945-1948).

The Destroyer Escort Sailors Association lists destroyer escorts present with the battleship USS Missouri in Toyko Bay and pictures at the time of the surrender.

Discover the ways in which writers captured the fast-changing world around them during the 20th Century.

Find close readings, critical interpretations, and personal responses to the works of key 20th-century playwrights and practitioners, including Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, Shelagh Delaney, and Timberlake Wertenbaker.

This site features activities for the letters of the alphabet. Students have an opportunity to click on a letter and hear a story about that letter.