In this government worksheet, 3rd graders read a selection about different types of governments and complete 7 matching, 3 fill in the blanks and 3 true / false questions.

Students participate in various social studies activities in correlation to William Shakespeare's Macbeth. In this Macbeth instructional activity, students study maps of Scotland, England, and Norway to identify locations mentioned in...

Students discover the role of God in Israel's government and create a timeline of the significant events during a given biblical era.  In this Israel's history lesson plan, students research seven major events of a given era and...

Fifth graders role play the position of an explorer traveling to the new world. They research the explorers journey and create their own explorer's notebook. They complete different activities and then present their evidence to the class.

Students write a letter to King George III from the point of view of Thomas Jefferson. They defend constitutional democracy and explain the differences between limited and unlimited government.

First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.

Students discuss importance of voting within a democracy, and investigate reasons why people vote, and why they don't. Students then conduct survey, make hypotheses about voter motivation, and develop materials to promote voting among...

In this French Revolution worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the Reign of Terror, examine the listed Web sites about the topic, and then respond to 10 short answer questions about the information presented.

In this World War II worksheet, students read a 2-page selection from History of Germany in the Nineteenth Century and Historical and Political Writings by Heinrich Vot Treitschke and then respond to 4 short answer questions...

In this political perspectives worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that requires them to put the listed terms, that describe Republicans, Liberals, and Conservatives from 1815-1848, in the appropriate places.

Fourth graders examine the culture and environment of Japan, beginning with a KWL chart. They use clay and cups of water to construct representations of the Japanese Islands. After designing flags representing farming and food, 4th...

Ninth graders examine the Ball season in Europe. In this European Culture ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a graphic organizer on going to a ball. 

In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider "Background on the Patriot Attitude Toward the Monarchy." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

This article explains how early government of the Roman city-state evolved. The foundation of the government under the Roman Republic was established during the Roman monarchy.

The Etruscans influenced not only the government of the Roman monarchy, but also the religious practices, and early architecture.

By the end of the Roman monarchy, Rome had incorporated many cities into the Latin League, a military alliance. This was the beginning of Roman expansion into all of Italy.

This site takes a look at a wide range of government types. Investigates democracies, communist states, authoritarian regimes, absolute monarchies, and more. Detailed, time-stamped charts and maps are also included.

A description of organization of the Roman army, set up in the 6th century BC, by the Etruscan king, Servius Tullius. This was the basis of the army through the Republic.

This article gives a description of the important later Etruscan kings. The history is still based on legend, but the influence of the Etruscan people can be seen in the development of Rome.

Read about Julius Caesar's reforms of the Roman government in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.

Good description of 19th century Hawaiian history and its annexation by the U.S., with links to related maps, pictures, and treaties.

The reign of Diocletian is discussed in this article from William Morey's 1901 textbook. Check out the chart that shows how the Roman Empire was split into East and West.

A very detailed description/timeline of Hawaiian history. The time ranges from B.C. through 1997.

Read about the annexation of Hawaii and how it was an on-and-off-and-on policy. See the influence of the American planters in the governmental workings of the Hawaiian monarchy.