The system of checks and balances is integral to the functionality of the United States government. Learn more about the ways the three branches of the government work together—and about the limitations of their power—with an informative...

How do the changing seasons affect the homes where we live? This question is at the forefront of engineering and design projects. Challenge your physical science class to step into the role of an architect to build a model home...

The Progressive Era brought about a word that often leads to turmoil—change! Learners research the late 1800s in American history to uncover societal issues gripping the nation back in the day. The 15th lesson of a 22-part series...

Jo March is all grown up in Louisa May Alcott's Little Men, and a new generation of children is benefitting from her tutelage. Young learners read a passage from the novel before answering four comprehension questions about plot details...

Parades are a great way to celebrate. Get young historians into the festivities by asking them to create an informational float for a Freedom Parade. Picking a topic from the provided list or suggesting one of their own, class members...

In this report planner worksheet, students write 3 things they would like to learn about women's history, They find resources, take notes, and write the short report on the provided lines.

Young scholars examine several aspects of the Women's Suffrage Movement. In this women's rights lesson, students explore several primary and secondary sources regarding the events of the movement, opposition to the movement, and the...

Students read facts about women'ts suffrage and research topics related to women's rights. Optional films for viewing and books to read.

Celebrate Women's History month in March by teaching your students about the struggles and achievements of women throughout Michigan's history, the changes that have taken place in women's roles, and the difference one person can make.

This writing activity instructs students to read a short paragraph about Susan B. Anthony, then write 5 questions to 5 answers. This activity would be quite useful when teaching students about sentence structure, and different types of...

This lesson is designed to raise awareness of women's importance and contributions to society and to the preservation of history. Women played, coached watched, and supported the game of baseball. Students research players, coaches, and...

Students discover the famous women who changed society by setting positive examples.  In this equality lesson, students research a female person who had a positive effect on the world by fighting for her equal rights.  Students...

In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students the influence of women's music in history and the suffrage movement.

Students take a closer look at the Women's Suffrage Movement in America. In this women's rights lesson plan, students research suffrage leaders and write papers about them. Students then read and discuss information about Susan...

Students examine the Women's Suffrage Movement in Nebraska. In this women's rights instructional activity, students explore primary and secondary sources regarding suffrage in the state and obstacles that women in the state faced when it...

Students examine the role of women in World War II. In this women's history lesson, students research selected Internet sources to locate information regarding the roles of selected women in the war. Students write papers about the woman...

Students consider how the Suffrage Movement impacted women. In this women's rights lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover information about suffrage and suffragists. Students conduct further research on the...

Students use maps, readings, floor plans, photos and cartoons to research the conditions of upstate New York in the first half of the 19th century, examine the issues that led to Women's Rights Convention of 1848 and consider current...

Students appreciate the life and writings of celebrated author Alice Walker. They encounter new perspectives and diverse views through the characters in one of her essays. Students explore the issue of cross-species communication.

Young scholars identify objects, activities, and people in pictures of women in Maryland's history. In groups of four, they analyze photo packets of historical women. Students complete an acrostic using phrases reflecting specific...

Second graders research the accomplishments of famous or important women in history. They write 5-7 research questions. Using information from the research, they design trading cards that highlight the accomplishments of the women they...

In this verb tenses worksheet, students first read a text about Eleanor Roosevelt and circle all of the verb errors. Students write the correct form above each mistake.

Students recognize the accomplishments of Catherine Blaine. In this Women's Rights Movement instructional activity, students research primary and secondary sources about life for American women in the 1800's. Students trace Blaine's...