Students read documentary evidence and commentary regarding Saint-Gauden's sculpture Shaw Memorial. They read statements and letters, and answer analysis questions.

Students examine the meaning of the word icon as it relates to media and pop culture. They watch and discuss film clips, write a mini-biography, take a Film Icon Quote quiz, and write a written response to the film clips.

Visually represent a retelling of the story by writing and illustrating their own Hungry Caterpillar book.Observe and describe the life cycle of a butterfly.Also, observe caterpillars, record growth rates and changes over time.

Young scholars examine the life of Belva Ann Lockwood. They see her life through the creation of a set of "news" articles on her admission to practice law before the Supreme Court in 1879 and her nomination for the presidency in 1884.

In this spelling worksheet, students read 20 clues and determine the correct answer word. Students fit the words in a crossword puzzle. There is no word box. This is apparently related to a grade 4 spelling list, not available here.

Learners identify and research three figures that are their personal heroes based on their characteristics of a hero. In this research lesson plan, the hero categories are a historical figure, a contemporary figure, and a person the...

In this Mayans learning exercise, students read about the Mayans on a web site given, then complete a set of 10 related comprehension questions.

(1809-1870) Admiral in the United States Navy

An image of "The Admiral's House (The Grove)", created by John Constable from 1820-23 (Oil on canvas, 60 x 50 cm).

Painted portrait of Nelson.

(1598-1657) British Naval officer

Henry Carey was the eldest son of Mathew Carey, an Irish freedom fighter who was recruited to the intelligence networks established by Benjamin Franklin, and sent to Philadelphia to run what was then the largest printing operation in...

Madagascar is a haven for biodiversity and therefore admired and heavily researched by scientists. Check out how researchers are working to protect the environment of this African island.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An essay on Lincoln and Whitman and their shared admiration and kinship of spirit.

This site gives the life history of Admiral George Dewey who led the attack in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war.

Rear Admiral John Ancrum Winslow (1811 - 29 September 1873) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He was in command of the steam sloop of war USS Kearsarge during her...