Students observe the human or personal side of history by assessing the background to the people in the community who are basically "living" historians. They compare the histories of different ethnic groups to identify areas of patterns...

Pupils comprehend how the Atomic Bomb affected humanity and ended WWII. They comprehend how the Atomic Bomb affected: scientists, Japanese citizens, and US leaders. Students receive a copy of Hiroshima, Readers Theater Rubiv. They...

Seventh graders explore, analyze and study World War II through primary sources to assess the differences and impact of a "world war" vs. "a small war." They critique liberated prisoner letters, describe what they see in photographs and...

Seventh graders study Lorenzo de Zavala's role in the Texas Revolution as politician and statesman. They determine his contributions to the establishment of a government as Texas fought for its independence. While completing research,...

Students investigate the civilizations of Ancient Greece while focusing upon the city-states of Greece and Sparta. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used to create the context for a variety of...

Learners discuss the U.S. foreign policy and the components they consider important. They read and discuss President George W. Bush's speech of November 10, 2001. Students locate and mark countries President Bush identified in his speech...

High schoolers investigate the historical events that have surrounded The Space Race. They conduct research using a variety of resources and focus upon the progress between Russia and The United States. Students describe the events that...

In this spelling worksheet, students learn key words that are must knows for spelling. There are about three hundred words and cover words from A to Z.

In this gallery scavenger hunt learning exercise students answer 11 questions about the displays in the Airborne & Special Operations Museum (location unknown).

In this opinion survey activity, middle schoolers will work in groups of four to complete a survey of each group member's opinion on 20 topics.

In this math applications worksheet, students solve 6 varied problems that include estimation, money, basic operations, pictographs and geometry.

In this A Separate Peace study guide worksheet, students define 3 vocabulary words, provide examples of 1 literary term, and respond to 12 short answer questions regarding chapter 3 of the John Knowles novel.

Students take on the role of journalists. In this Iran lesson, students explore the condition of the country at this point in history and collaborate to create a news magazine that features current events and cultural issues pertaining...

For this causes of World War I study guide worksheet, students discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 5 sections of information and examine photographs. Students also respond to 12 short answer...

Students explore the American Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, students examine a slave auction advertisement and an Abraham Lincoln quote. Students also read Pink and Say, create a foldable regarding naval warfare, and design a...

In this Japan vocabulary quiz worksheet, students match the 17 terms in the left-hand column to the appropriate definitions in the right-hand column.

In this Mark Twain worksheet, students fill in 24 blanks in 2 selections from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They use the words that are shown under each selection which include victory, appointed, conflict, and grotesque.

Ninth graders explore the aftermath of World War II. In this World War II lesson, 9th graders investigate the consequences of the war as they complete a post-assessment project that requires them to compose essays on the topic.

Students research the U.S. role in furthering and funding the MDGs. IN this U.S policy lesson, students read a speech by Andrew Natsios about the topic. Students debate over the topic after they complete research and related...

Students study ethics and the importance on humanitarian interventions.  In this lecture instructional activity students read case studies and answer questions regarding the importance of government and humanitarian interventions...

Students examine environmental changes .  In this investigative lesson students view a film then complete and activity that includes a debate. 

In this presidential cabinet worksheet, students read the 15 descriptions of Cabinet positions and match them to the appropriate titles.

In this World War II filmstrip worksheet, high schoolers review a film about the war as they respond to 15 fill in the blank questions. A word bank is included.

Learners have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...