Third graders make food. In this agriculture lesson, 3rd graders learn about the history of the potato. Students then plant potatoes, harvest them, and make french fries, potato salad or potato soup.

Students investigate U.S. history by researching the Internet and taking a test. In this American Indian group lesson, students identify the many specific Native American tribes and their geographic locations. Students research the web...

In this Cinco de Mayo worksheet, students read a detailed history about the holiday. There are then 8 pages with 10 activities on each page to correct. There are some math problems as well, which pertain to Cinco de Mayo.

In this reading worksheet, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions about 1/2 page informational text that they read. Students complete 21 questions.

Students consider how current events are directly and intricately tied to past events, decisions and other influences. The island of Guam is used as a case study as the events of WWII have continued to affect the people of Guam today.

Students, in small groups, simulate an ancient civilization and the art they created, another group represents vandals, and the final group represents archaeologists who try to figure out what life was like for the "ancient peoples". ...

In this chambered nautilus learning exercise, students read a 2 page article, define 10 vocabulary words and answer 7 short answer questions in complete sentences.

Learners discover the art of Georgia O'Keefe.  In this art history lesson, students investigate the influential power nature has on art.  Learners create their own works of art by observing local nature.

Young scholars examine Benjamin Franklin's community service in Philadelphia. In this American history famous heroes instructional activity, students make text-to-self-and-world connections between the Philadelphia community service...

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Joseph Stalin. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.

In this US history activity, students read a biography about President William Taft and answer ten true and false questions.

Students explore the accomplishments of world leaders. In this Thomas Jefferson lesson plan, students list the accomplishments achieved by Jefferson and read his epitaph. Students then write epitaphs for recent world leaders or celebrities.

Sixth graders explore agriculture by examining world geography. In this pecan cultivation lesson plan, 6th graders identify the history of the famous nut and the impact it has on the U.S. economy, diet and human body. Students define...

Students take a closer look at the Parthenon. In this world monument lesson, students watch PBS video segments about the reconstruction of the Parthenon in Greece. Students research how the ancient Greeks built the structure and discuss...

Students explore two major feasts of Islam. They discuss the day of Idul-al-fitr. Students discuss the importance of the festivals to Muslims. They discuss the ways in which Muslims celebrate on these occasions. Students discuss what...

Students create a calendar for an imaginary planet. In this earth science lesson, students analyze the errors on the different calendars used on Earth. They present their work in class.

Ninth graders describe essential components of a constitution and cite cultural factors affecting international law-making.

In this world history worksheet, students read a selection about the Treaty of Kanagawa as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 8 short answer questions.

Students examine the challenges of a new language and culture. In this cultural instructional activity, student read Running by Peter Hessler and discuss obstacles faced, including the language barrier. Students write an essay about a...

Eighth graders describe essential components of a constitution and cite cultural factors affecting international law-making.

Students compose a multi-media newscast on various subjects relating to WWII to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to research.

Awesome, that is all I have to say! This set of lessons provides learners with an understanding of ancient Egyptian laws, lifestyle, religion, and culture. It engages them in a critical analysis activity regarding the film, "The Prince...

Young scholars examine communist Russia. In this lesson on changes in politics, students work in small groups to compare and contrast soviet communist era citizen rights to those of the US. They participate in discussion of a film and...

Students examine how the author confronted the challenges of a new language and a new culture. They examine how the author's penchant for running featured in his adjustment to the culture of Fuling and in his learning of the Chinese...