Hungry for History

In this English history worksheet, learners read a detailed one page text with information about poverty and the laws regarding deserving and undeserving poor during the 1600s in England. Students answer 10 multiple choice and essay...

In this US history learning exercise, students match the names of 4 of the major issues associated with the Great Depression with their definitions. They fill in 5 blanks in a paragraph that tells how they can help the homeless today.

Ten questions about famous African-Americans are presented in this interactive presentation. If a question is answered correctly, "Happy," the smiley face, is happy; if it is answered incorrectly, he is sad and sick. "Happy" will keep...

Interesting facts and historical anecdotes are peppered throughout this video, which covers the beginnings of the French Revolution of 1789. The narrator guides viewers through the timeline and events of the French Revolution with...

The second episode in a playlist on the history of film focuses on the role the Kinetograph and the Kinetoscope played in film history. The video also includes information about the contributions of scientists, Vaudeville performers, and...

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the Great Depression. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.

Eleventh graders investigate the significance of the Kensington Mansion. For this South Carolina history lesson, 11th graders take field trips to the mansion and research primary and secondary sources about plantations, sharecropping,...

Eleventh graders explore the origins of colonial objections to "taxation without representation".  In this American History lesson, 11th graders create a presentation on specific topics in relation to the Stamp Act.

Young scholars research the history of the Meals on Wheels program. Using the internet, they discover their community's connection with the program and other programs similar to them. They discuss options in which to help more...

High schoolers examine the presidential election of 2000. In this American history lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on the details of the 2000 election. High schoolers respond to discussion questions and participate in...