Traveling the USA

Students examine U.S. History by researching the Space Race. In this space science instructional activity, students view a PBS documentary titled Sputnik Declassified. Students identify the U.S. and Soviet Union's role in the Space Race...

Students role-play early 20th century immigrants on their way to Indiana. They consider the methods of travel available to them and write a letter to a friend outlining their travel plans and adventures during the trip.

Sixth graders investigate the historical even surrounding the Apollo Mission to the Moon. They conduct research specifically to find information about the astronauts on the mission. The students conduct class discussion about the...

A trivia-style virtual road trip in which the player's car is moved from state to state as questions are correctly answered. Ideally, a player would learn about different states by reading the simple brochures available in the...

Modern animation presents an overview of the history of space exploration. Beginning with Sputnik in 1957, the international space race was on. Eventually, space exploration became, not a competition, but rather a collaboration. Also,...

Sixth graders read for information. They use the Internet for research and print materials for research. Students create a travel brochure for a state. They cite their sources correctly.

Students pick one of the 50 states to do research on the history, government, physical features, and state symbols. They share information on each state with others in class and discuss ways states are alike or different.

Students consider the significance of space exploration. In this space science lesson, students  visit selected websites to discover information about astronomy, lunar missions, and space travel. Students discuss the value of space...

Students plan a seven day road trip. In this travel lesson, students plan a driving trip that includes five major cities or attractions in Florida or another state of their choice. They show the trip on a map, calculate distances that...

In this US history research worksheet, student use reference materials and the Internet to determine who discovered Florida. They write the answer in a complete sentence before expanding their answer into an essay.