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LESSON TWO
Students identify major religious leaders and locations. They answer the the question: Who were the religious leaders, where did they live, and what contibutions did they make? Students write their version of the most important...
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The Pan-American Exposition of 1901
Students examine the impact of the 1901 World's Fair. In this lesson on invention and politics, students watch a video then conduct Internet research in order to learn about the Pan American Exposition. Students will create a brochure...
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Role Playing in North America: Mid 1600s-Mid 1700s
Eighth graders apply their knowledge of North American history from the mid 1600's through the mid 1700's to a role-playing scenario. In small groups they plan, write, and perform a dramatic skit of a group that was affected by events in...
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Viking Discoveries
Students examine Viking discoveries. In this Viking history lesson, students research Viking culture. Students use their research findings to write historically accurate narratives and build longship models.
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Exile: Cuba and the United States
High schoolers gain an understanding of U.S./Cuban Relations. In this world history lesson plan, students examine the events of the Cuban revolution and their effect on U.S.-Cuban relations and U.S. foreign policy.
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To Join or not to Join the League of Nations - That is the Question
Learners evaluate the possible reasons the United States did not become part of the League of Nations. In this World History lesson plan, students discuss the pros and cons of what might have happened if the United States had joined the...
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Africa: Names and Nations of Note
High schoolers explore Africa. In this global studies instructional activity, students research the history of African nations, noting the impact of European colonization and other historical events. High schoolers design posters about...
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Ayiti: Children of Haiti Summit
Ninth graders explore the core challenges faced by children in Haiti. In this World History lesson, 9th graders examine the impact poverty has on access to education, nutrition, basic healthcare, and child mortality. Students...
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Comparative religious Teachings
Ninth graders examine the goods and culture that was traded along the Silk Road. In this World History instructional activity, 9th graders compare and contrast the belief systems of the Silk Roads. Students analyze a primary...
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Taiping Rebellion
High schoolers reflect on the impact of the Taiping Rebellion. In this World History lesson, students work in small groups to research and discuss the Taiping Rebellion and the ramifications it had around the world, then share...
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Views of 9/11
Fifth graders examine through research ways people around the world viewed events of September 11, 2001, analyze how United States foreign policies have caused conflict with other regions and countries, research and read first person...
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Simulating a Middle East Peace Summit
Tenth graders explore the issues in the Middle East. For this World History lesson, 10th graders research the problems between Palestine and Israel. Students write a speech on their point of view of the peace process.
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Building Bridges for Young Learners--Culture
Learners explore the concept of "culture." In this cross curriculum literacy and world history lesson, students listen to a letter written by a child from Namibia, then compare and contrast life in Africa with their own life. Learners...
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The Dawn of Humanity
Students investigate recent archaeological challenges to theories of human origins. They research the history and geography of various African regions to create proposals for future excavations.
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Nation Building
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.
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Australia
Students enhance their knowledge about the history of Australia. In this World History instructional activity, students engage in a teacher-led classroom discussion about Australia's history, then write a journal depicting the...
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Reformation Lesson: Worship and Belief
Young scholars explore the characteristics of different religions and religious beliefs. In this World History lesson, students research the history of the Reformed, Catholics and Lutherans, then complete several activities to...
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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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Dinosaurs 1: Where are the Dinosaurs?
Students investigate world history by creating a diorama in class. In this dinosaur extinction lesson, students read assigned text discussing the time frame of the dinosaurs residence on Earth and their eventual demise. Students recreate...
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Cinco de Mayo
Learners investigate the Cinco de Mayo holiday. They discuss the history of Cinco de Mayo, listen to the Legend of the Mexican flag, color a worksheet of the Mexican flag, and create a class coat of arms.
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Liverpool Lights Up
Students explore the culture of Liverpool. In this World History lesson, students research a variety of events and activities in Liverpool, then they work in groups to prepare a class presentation to share their findings.
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Artifacts 2: Artifacts in Context
Learners explore world history by completing artifact worksheets. For this archaeology lesson, students identify the importance of finding clues when researching historical information by utilizing artifacts. Learners research the...
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Bratislava Old and New
Middle schoolers explore the capital of Slovak. In this World History lesson, students read an article that describes specific details about Bratislava, Slovak, then complete numerous activities that are centered around the...
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Prisoners in Another War
Students examine the role of the Geneva Convention. In this world history lesson, students investigate primary sources that prompt them to consider the evolution of the Geneva Convention.
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