Neh: Edsit Ement: Mapping Our Worlds

Students will examine European world maps from the Middle Ages, the Age of Discovery, and the period of New World exploration. They will then look at maps that record the early exploration of the American West and collect present-day...

What does the President do? Understanding how our democracy works includes understanding how the Executive branch of our government works. Teachers can use this lesson plan to explore with students the job of the President. Academic...

A very thorough lesson plan from EDSITEment that explores the role of the robber barons in American industry in the 19th century. It explores the question of whether the robber barons were harmful or "Captains of Industry." You'll find...

In this lesson plan, middle schoolers will consider "Chronicling America: Uncovering a World at War." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

As part of a study of World War I, class members read newspaper articles from the time that urge American involvement, non-involvement, or neutrality. Using the provided worksheet, groups analyze the articles noting the central argument...

This website provides excellent lesson plans that detail any aspects of Lewis and Clark's expedition, from analyzing maps to studying diaries. There are links to the PBS website that will provide primary sources for the students to...

Sixth graders study various maps that show geographical features and population. They compare the maps and make inferences about how various geographical features influence the population and human activities of an area.

Though written for grades 3-5, this lesson plan can be easily changed to help students of all ages learn about the Chippewa people. Additional resources provide historical, cultural, and geographical facts concerning this Native American...

From the National Endowment for the Humanities, a lesson plan on sod construction on the American prairie, "Sodbusters!" includes several links to related information and four activities: "Designing a Home," "Sodbusters and Their Homes,"...

Comparing and contrasting are skills that are utilized in this lesson plan. Teacher resources and detailed activities will help the students learn about the schools in early America.