Bonus March

This resource includes a few pages of secondary source information on ancient Roman emperors, followed by a series of corresponding reading comprehension questions. Use these worksheets for a very straightforward approach to reading and...

The Academy Award-winning documentary A Time for Justice launches a unit that examines America's civil rights movement. Class members examine key events and participants in the movement and consider how the civil rights movement changed...

Ninth graders examine John Lewis's message to Americans. In this American Civil Rights Movement lesson, 9th graders compare the draft of Lewis's speech at the March on Washington to the speech he actually delivered that day. Students...

Students explore the Great Depression. In this American history lesson, students examine primary sources in order to research the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the Dust Bowl, and the Neal Deal. Students study the impact on these events on...

Senior citizens are among the growing population of Americans facing food insecurity. Middle and high schoolers work on a service learning project focused on a senior meal share, inviting seniors in their community to join them for a...

What would Frederick Douglass say to Martin Luther King, Jr. if he had the chance? Would Harriet Tubman have any comments for Rosa Parks if they sat across the table from each other? Pupils bring history to life by researching famous...

In this social studies worksheet, students complete a chart by comparing and contrasting Australia with the US. Students are encouraged to use books and other resources to find the information.

The Great Depression does not fit into a simplistic narrative. This video introduces learners to the complicated and complex nature of this historical event in the United States with a heavy emphasis on the progression of economic...

Students share opinions about the typical images that represent life in New York City. They create their own scavenger hunts to find images that represent the intrinsic character of their respective communities.

Students scan the front page of the New York Times and identify countries that are currently being featured in the news. They summarize the major global news stories and make connections among the stories as a reflection of current events.