WHERE DO I COME FROM?

In this age of globalization, the foods we eat often come from countries scattered all around the world. This research-based lesson plan asks young scholars to pick two of their favorite food items and investigate the origins of their...

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.

What strategies are employed when creating propaganda? Your young historians will learn about six different techniques utilized in the construction of political propaganda, particularly in the advertisements of World War I. The...

Democracy cannot exist where not everyone has equal rights. Discuss the state of democracy and women's suffrage during World War I with class discussions, debates, and primary source analysis, in order for class members to connect with...

With a little luck, viewers can enjoy a short video that examines superstitions, their origins, and even some benefits. Knock on wood.

Do you or your learners know where apples or potato chips come from? If not, you will after this instructional activity. To explore careers in agriculture, learners first examine the importance of agriculture to our nation. They view...

What do Vikings, missionaries, and Mongol hordes have to do with Russia? Find out in this short video that traces the history of the world's biggest country.

Young scholars investigate the different types of migration that took place during the Great Depression. They compare data to determine if there are significant generational differences in migration patterns.

How is money made in order to exchange it for goods and services? This is question centered around a lesson that teaches why working is necessary for making money. The resource uses brainstorming techniques to spark discussion before...

How did World War I effect the United States' status as a world power? Pupils examine a website to learn many interesting facts about American involvement during World War I. They read passages and interact with artifacts in an online...