In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about the Middle  East.

Young scholars research the Christmas truce during World War I. In this social studies lesson, students discuss World War I and the Christmas Truce. Young scholars write a response about the truce.

In this literacy instructional activity, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.

Students identify types of resistance and personal, political, and social consequences to the resistance of the draft in Arkansas during World War I. They write a paragraph explaining the draft, and listing two types of draft evasion.

Eleventh graders define conscription, jingoes and jingoism. They relate the chronological order of documents to the events of the specified time period, then describe the preparedness program as presented by President Wilson.

Students examine the use and purpose of propaganda posters during World War I. They work in groups to create a propaganda poster supporting a nation's war effort.

Students study the definitions of militarism, imperialism, and nationalism, and the significant individuals involved in the world alliance system prior to 1914. They examine the events that lead to World War I.

Young scholars explore the elements of a ghost story and cautionary tales. The story, "Encounter With a Skull" is read and used as a model for their own story creations. The values and belief systems of various cultures are examined.

Students examine the creation of the Middle East and how the Ottoman Turks attempted to unite the peoples of the Middle East. They discuss why European powers took control of the nations in southwest Asia and how the creation of Israel...

Seventh graders examine how economics can empower or disempowers people of a nation. In groups, they analyze how commodities for economic power have changed and the trends that might affect future empowerment. They describe Canada's...

Students examine the Arkansas as home front support during World War I. They determine why the troops who were overseas during the War were important to those at home. They look at the war effort and locate the area of Arkansas were...

Ninth graders research the causes and events of the Jewish holocaust during World War II. They view a video and PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a class discussion about the term "genocide," and take a quiz.

Student read background summary information and debate how much control did the government require to keep the nation safe. They research how World War II restrictions on enemy lines were enforced and how it related to the U.S....

High schoolers examine how the creation and performance of music is affected by contextual influences. They specifically examine anthems and discuss the elements that contribute to that musical genre and how the nature of a piece of...

In this French Revolution and Russian Revolution study guide worksheet, students examine facts about the two wars and respond to questions regarding similarities between the revolutions.

Sixth graders evaluate photographs as historical documents.  For this social studies lesson, 6th graders analyze photographs as propaganda. 

Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece instructional activity, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.

These are Lord Northcliffe's commentaries on the WWI Battle of Verdun, discussing the causes, phases, and results of this battle. (4 March 1916)

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this historical inquiry lesson, young scholars address the question, "What changed between 1914 and 1917 that caused the U.S. to enter WWI?" to corroborate a textbook account with two documents: a...

Check your understanding of the course of WWI specifically in Serbia and Italy. This is a five question self-correcting quiz.

The text of 3 U.S. Supreme Court cases on Free Speech during WWI. These cases deal with literature criticising the U.S. involvement in WWI. Includes the text of the Espionage Act under which war protesters were arrested.

Test your knowledge of the military strategy of the Eastern and Western fronts in WWI. This is a five question self-correcting quiz.

Test your knowledge of the Middle East during WWI with this five question self-correcting quiz from Khan Academy.

This study guide in pdf was originally designed to accompany a specific artist-in-the-schools outreach program. The guide covers the causes of WWI, the course of the war, Germany during WWI, the treaty of Versailles, the armor of a...