Students explore U.S. history by researching a historic map. In this westward expansion lesson, students discuss the mystery of the western U.S. in the early 1800's and the impact expansion had on Native Americans and agriculture....

Learners explain that a person's experiences influence their life, write a time line of their life, and analyze Dorothea's photographs and list descriptive words.

Students explore how experiences, beliefs, values, traditions, and motives shape history.

Pupils describe the effects of World War II on the Home Front, including rationing, female employment, and the end of the Great Depression. This is done after performing intentional research into the subject.

Students analyze Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" War Address. Students read the original first typed draft of the speech, and compare handwritten changes with the original to determine whether the changes strengthened or weakened...

Students discuss the use of visual images, objects, and spectacle in the 1840 campaign, then take a stand: Was the campaign of 1840 based more on substance or image?

Pupils compare and contrast William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren as candidates for president. They explain why the Whigs wanted to find a candidate in the mold of former president Andrew Jackson and discuss whether Harrison fit...

High schoolers reflect on the nature of the campaign of 1840. They identify the positions of the Democrats and the Whigs and their basic differences.

Eleventh graders examine the political demands put on one of four groups living in America during WWII. Each class member is asked to research and write a paper describing the homefront experience for women, Hispanics, African-Americans,...

Pupils investigate that labor unions recruited more workers to join their ranks during the Depression, and speculate as to why this growth occurred when it did. They research the impact of federal legislation of the New Deal (esp. the...

In this The Legend of Bagger Vance worksheet, learners read the book The Legend of Bagger Vance and complete activities including historical and fictional details, short answer questions, and character details. Students complete 21...

Students engage in a study that explains how laws and government have policies that affect the economy to run more smoothly. The focus is upon the historical development of the free market and how the government was involved. Students...

Industrialization and mechanization of products such as cars have deeply affected the US economy. The class discusses the affects of Ford's assembly line production of automobiles. They watch a video, fill out worksheets, and investigate...

Students become familiar with the hardships of mothers during the Great Depression. They also gain an understanding of the literary style of monologue and first-person point of view through creating their own monologues in response to a...

What is your idea of paradise? Middle and high schoolers share their visions of paradise on earth in this activity, in which they view a video segment about Shangri-La. Your high schoolers can discuss and then write about their ideas in...

Students explore the Swing Era and its implications. They answer questions and listen to music from the era.

Students examine foreign policy decisions of former President Truman which still affect us today, review factors to be considered in making foreign policy decisions, closely explore specific major foreign policy decisions, and share...

Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...

Fifth graders explore the positive and negative consequences of choosing to fight against discrimination. They read the story of Rosa Parks. Students discuss the movement against segregation. Students read other books about...

As part of a study of narrative writing, young story tellers are asked to revise 20 telling sentences and create showing ones.

Young scholars participate in a instructional activity that is concerned with the history of the food pyramid and how it evolved and changed into its modern state. After being presented with the information they conduct classroom...

Students examine the impact of urban change. In this Indiana history activity, students read excerpts of The World Does Move by Booth Tarkington and then research the noted Web sites about the urbanization of Indianapolis. Students then...

Students learn vocabulary associated with the Swing Era. They also listen to music from the time period.

Before you embark on reading Bud Not Buddy with your class, have them imagine they are in Bud's shoes. They must prioritize which of 13 items listed on a printable worksheet they would take with them to survive as a Depression-Era...