Turmoil in the Balkans

In this Turmoil in the Balkans activity, students complete a chart as they read several passages, then answer two comprehension questions.

Intended to help Virginia teachers align their curriculum to the state's history and social science standards, this packet provides a wealth of materials for any social studies or science instructor. Loaded with plans, suggestions for...

In this Conflict in the Balkans worksheet, students write short answers in a chart about four different events and the effect each had on the region. They then write paragraphs about the importance of four people and issues on the region.

In this Mediterranean Europe worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer as they read several passages, then answer five comprehension questions.

Students who are immigrants, read a first hand account of one person's image of America, then compare that with their own impressions of America. They write either a response to the account, or their own description of how they imagined...

Here's a great resource for your curriculum library. The 240-page packet, organized into units by topics, includes sample lesson plans, links to primary and secondary source documents, worksheets, activities, and sample assessments.

Eighth graders examine significant ideas, beliefs, and themes; organize patterns and events; and analyze how individuals and societies have changed over time in Maryland, the United States, and the world.