The Flag Will Stand Till I Fall

In this symmetry of flags activity worksheet, students examine the symmetry of the flags of the nations of the European Union.

Students describe the symbolism, tradition, honor and power that flags bear and explore the stories of Civil War battle flags.

The 1963 March on Washington, powerfully punctuated by Martin Luther King's impassioned "I Have a Dream" speech, was instrumental in passing the Civil Rights Act just one year later. A reading assignment presents the written speech...

Students create a movie from the material they have learned during the unit covering the American Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Use this quiz and let your class show what they know. There are seventeen multiple choice questions related to the Russian Revolution and the fall of the Romanov Dynasty. Use to prep for a state exam or at the end of a unit.

Who were the candidates in the 2008 US Presidential election and where did they stand on important issues? Use a resource that offers an opportunity to go back in time and examine candidates and issues involved in that election year.

Live the sights, routines, and daily life suffered by World War I trench soldiers. Through images and rich descriptive text, learners will gain an understanding of life during WWI. Slides describe the perils of war, such as insect and...

Empires come and empires go, and some aren't even known as empires until after they fall. Such is the case with what is today called the Byzantine Empire. Learn more about the history of the empire, founded by Emperor Constantine, that...

Students consider the historical context of the lynching of  Emmett Till. In this Civil Rights lesson, students view and react to the film "The Murder of Emmett Till." Students discuss the legacy of Emmett Till and the implications of...

Students consider the impact of Emmett Till's murder on the Civil Rights Movement. In this Emmett Till lesson, students watch a video regarding Till's murder and the trial of those accused of the murder. Students complete identity charts...