Heritage: Famous People of the West

Students examine the kingdoms of West Africa during the Middle Ages. They label maps and identify Africa's physical features, simulate the trading of gold, buy and sell goods using cowrie shells, and participate in a cultural safari day.

Students complete a research assignment on an event in history.  In this West Virginia history lesson, students learn about important West Virginia events in history dealing with women.  Students research one event in West Virginia...

The most famous climbers of Mount Everest could never have made it to the summit without the assistance of the local Sherpa. Christine Taylor-Butler's nonfiction children's book Sacred Mountain: Everest is the focus of an extensive...

Students research famous West Virginians who have made important contributions to the state.  In this West Virginia citizens activity, students create a poster displaying the good deeds of the citizen chosen. Students answer questions...

In this famous person activity, students read a passage about the Dalai Lama and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...

Fourth graders investigate the impact of Brigham Young and Jim Bridger on westward expansion. They conduct research, develop a class information chart, and create a cartoon strip depicting what happened when Jim Bridger and Brigham Young...

Students investigate the impact of the Inca culture by examining our current society.  In this heritage activity, students identify the Inca people, when they lived and where they were located.  Students view photographs representing...

Students complete a variety of activities surrounding Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May.

Students investigate the culture of Hispanic Americans and their gifts to the world.  In this Hispanic Heritage lesson, students discover famous Latin Americans and identify the numerous Spanish speaking countries.  Students collaborate...

How much do your learners know about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Set up an opportunity for kids to learn about Dr. King while practicing reading fluency with a reader's theater activity. The script is for four voices and includes...