Discover the stories behind each of the thirteen stripes on the American flag with this straightforward presentation. Complete with learning objectives, discussion questions, and solid information about each of the original thirteen...

Students study the basics of mapmaking, then make a tally walker, (geographic location device used in secret).

Students, after reading Chapter 1 in the book, "The Northern Colonies: Quest for Freedom," assess the diseases that killed Native Americans as well as the causes for the spread of disease during this time period. They contemplate medical...

Students view a world map and identify the locations of England and Virginia and discuss what kinds of things they would take with them on this kind of trip. They read the words in the news box on the student page and fill in the blanks...

Here's a worksheet designed to help learners develop their skill reading primary source documents. The questions, based on an excerpt from Ronald Reagan's Farewell Address, encourages close reading and analysis.

Middle schoolers read a passage from Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Avonlea and identify three details from the passage that show Anne is nervous as she faces her students for the first time.

Middle schoolers use the internet to research people who have contributed to the cause of freedom. They identify examples of freedom which are important to them and categorize them. In groups, they create a timeline of the Freedom...

Determine if sentences are simple, compound, or complex in this grammar worksheet. Young grammarians write the sentence type on the line under each of eleven sentences.

In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students read ten clues pertaining to the Thanksgiving holiday. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle. There is no word bank.

Examine eleven sentences and identify them as simple sentences, compound sentences, or complex sentences in this grammar worksheet. Use the activity as a quiz, review lesson, or homework assignment.

Use this types of sentences activity in your grammar lesson. Young writers read eight sentences and determine if each is simple, complex or compound. They write the answer on the line. There are no examples of these types of sentences.

In this Thanksgiving reading worksheet, students read for information and answer true and false comprehension questions. Students answer six true and false statements.

Learners work in groups to imagine, research and simulate a dinner party involving an author, a fictional character, and a significant historical figure as dinner guests. The activity uses Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and the time...

Students build a solar oven and prepare cornbread in it.  In this solar oven cooking lesson, students follow instructions to create a solar oven.  Students are given recipes for butter and cornbread to follow and cook...

Students explore African clothing. In this African culture social studies lesson, students brainstorm types of clothing they wear for different occasions. Students view photographs of Africans wearing Western clothing and "special...

In this holiday themed word search worksheet, students solve 16 clues about things associated with the Thanksgiving holiday. They locate and circle the words in a word search puzzle.

Students are introduced to the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving. The lesson plan can be adapted to all ages and levels of English production ability. They recognize and define words associated with Thanksgiving.

Students plan a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. In this Thanksgiving lesson plan, students compare and contrast the first Thanksgiving to Thanksgiving celebrations today. Students plan a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and research the...

Students explore Squanto's contribution to the settlers. They plant seeds and follow instructions for water and fertilization. Students keep a record of the growth of the seeds. They write a paragraph that tells what they learned from...

Learners work in groups to read and answer questions about the pillars of Islam, copying the worksheet and taking down notes in the appropriate column. They then share what they have learned in their original groups completing worksheets...

Students brainstorm a list of negative stereotypes in the African-American society. In groups, they develop ways to decrease the chance of them living in poverty and being in trouble with the law. They develop ways to solve problems...

Students examine different perspectives about Thanksgiving that include those of the European Settlers and the Native Americans. They read and discuss an article about Plymouth being "America's Hometown." They develop a landmark for...

Students investigate the history of popcorn. They research the history of popcorn using the internet. Students work in small groups to create a timeline outlining the history of popcorn.