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Where Do I Belong?
Tenth graders study the diversity of life in the world. They classify and sketch organisms into the 6 kingdoms.
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Spreadsheets and Database in Social Studies
Fifth graders create/use spreadsheets to solve real-world problems, explore patterns and make predictions, select/explain most appropriate types of graph to display data, and enter data into a prepared spreadsheet to perform calculations.
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Cities as Transportation Centers
Students work in small groups to identify some of the major transportation centers, recommending two as possible sites for a national political convention, based on population density and the travel networks available in 1835.
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A Data Processing Lesson for Statistics -- Reading a Table or Chart
Students identify the structure and key parts of tables and charts. They determine which data is meanjngful and make comparisons with the data. They describe the scope of the AIDS plague throughout the world.
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Every Grain Counts
Students research a variety of facts about rice. They read books, access information on the Internet and use maps to determine major rice growing areas in the world and the patterns of distribution for this crop. Students create maps to...
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Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs
Sixth graders recreate Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs using pre-cut wood or cardboard, compass, acrylic or tempera paints, and paintbrushes in this 6th grade Art lesson. The lesson is an excellent idea for use in the Social Studies...
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Postcards from the Edge: Endangered Species
Students use the internet to identify the endangered species in their state. Using this information, they create a postcard with a picture of the animal along with facts. They discuss the main reasons to protect the endangered species...
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Impact of Exotic Species on Lake Ecology
Pupils examine the effect of foreign species on various habitats. In groups, they identify the population dynamics of the zebra mussel. They calculate averages and graph data from Seneca Lake in New York. They develop hypothesis about...
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Graphing in the Information Age
Learners create a variety of graphs based on population data. In this statistics lesson, students use data that can be gathered on-line to make a bar chart, line graph, and circle graph.
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The Counter Reformation
In this Counter Reformation study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 3 reflection questions.
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The Napoleonic Era
For this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 21 fill in the blank questions regarding the Napoleonic Era. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Dust Bowl Exodus: How Drought and the Depression Took Their Toll
Students examine the migration of refugees. In this California history instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of how the Dust Bowl and Great Depression led to a California...
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A Passport to Asia
Students explore Asia. In this geography skills lesson, students design travel brochures that market Asia by highlighting its location, population, capital, landforms, famous places, and food.
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Oh Panther
Students play a game that replicates the balance of prey and predators in an ecosystem. In this physical education lesson, students follow the instructions to play "Oh Panther!" Students collect data regarding the game and discuss the...
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Another Perspective on Modern Civilization
Students consider the impact of current issues on the world population. In this global studies lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of modernization after they listen to a lecture about Gandhi's opinion of modern civilization....
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Island Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 48 identification questions about island nations in the world. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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People from Places Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about what people from certain areas of the world are known as. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Countries w/ Biggest Economies Quiz
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the economies of countries in the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Country Superlatives Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions regarding world country comparisons. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Richest Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the richest countries in the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Famous Festivals Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 12 identification questions about famous festivals that occur in the world. Students have 3 minutes to finish the timed quiz.
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Most Livable Cities Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the most livable cities in the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Country Shape Quiz #4
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students respond to 16 identification questions regarding the shapes of countries of the world. Students have 4 minutes to finish the timed quiz.
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The Treaty of Kanagawa
For this world history worksheet, high schoolers read a selection about the Treaty of Kanagawa as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 8 short answer questions.