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Simulation: Norse Scratchings
Students discover the meaning of a Norse runic message as they study a Vikings unit. In this Norse alphabet lesson, students decode a runic message as a part of a study about Vikings. Students earn the letters to decode the message as an...
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Rebus Treasure
Students explore the history of rebus puzzles. In this ancient history lesson, students discuss the history of rebus puzzles and collaborate to solve rebus puzzles.
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Archaeology and History
In this archaeology learning exercise, students draw the given chart into a folder and copy the given points. Students then write the missing word 'historians' or 'archaeologist' for the sentences. Students visit an interactive timeline...
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Do the Research! Poland and Lithuania Unite
In this research worksheet, students do research about the unification of Poland and Lithuania. Using the information, students answer 4 general short essay questions.
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Database Scavenger Hunt
Students create a database to show information about events in history. In this database lesson plan, students create and analyze information on the slave trade. Students answer questions based on the information collected.
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Ancient Roman Influences in Israel and the Modern World
Learners practice critical thinking skills. They compare Ancient Roman influences on the Middle East region (Beit Shean, Masada, and Zippori) with Ancient Roman influences still present in our culture today.
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Friends, Romans, Countrymen...
Learners research an important person or place from Ancient Roame and communicate their findings in a report that includes a map and illustration. Students may publish their reports online.
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What Is History?
Students process a variety of information on the reasons for different interpretations of history.
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Kansas in the Movies, the Cold War Period
Students are instructed using a cross curricular type of lesson. The time period that they focus upon is the founding of the Soviet Union as a superpower in the world after WWII. The rise of communism is also taken into consideration.
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Creating a Nation
Students investigate the move to federation by the Australian colonies was abject of the displays of nationalism that characterized similar movements in other nations. Most notions regarding federation were treated with little serious...
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Civil Society in Iraq
Students use core questions to learn about the concept of a civil society. The dynamics of the war in Iraq serve as an example of a society that is in turmoil. They also develop an imagined society organization that would help promote...
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Slaver Code of 1833
High schoolers explore the Africane, the first slave ship to bring slaves to the area, entered the port of Mobile in 1721. In 1724 the French Code Noir was extended into the Mobile area and provided the basic laws and conditions of...