Students process variety of information on how Italy became a nation, and answer series of short-answer questions on the topics discussed in class.

Third graders read fiction and nonfiction works for comprehension. Using the internet, 3rd graders participate in a WebQuest. They compare and contrast the Olympics in ancient Greece to the modern day Olympics. Afterwards, students...

Third graders read "Cvil War on Sunday" together and discuss characters, setting, problem and resolution. They determine facts from fiction used in the story and research drummer boys in the Civil War or Clara Barton using the Internet....

In this English history worksheet, students examine the harsh punishments for breaking the law in Medieval England. Students complete the task of answering 6 questions based on the reading.

In this Reformation word search worksheet, students locate and circle 17 significant names and terms pertaining to this time period in world history. A word bank is provided.

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...

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the High Middle Ages.

Students examine the importance of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument. As a class, they complete a K-W-L chart about George Washington and write about what they believe is going on in a picture they are shown. They are...

Young scholars examine what requirements determine who can and can't run for president.

Students closely examine and analyze an American tall tale. They find the key features of a tall tale and compose a tall tale of their own. Student groups write, edit and present their tales to the class.

Fourth graders investigate weather patterns in their home state of Utah. After creating KWL charts, they research weather and geographical data to locate the state's extremes. As an extension, 4th graders write and illustrate books about...

This article is about the election of the new Pope, who is the first Pope from South America.

Learn more about who the Pope is and what he does through this informational website. Also includes information on how the Pope is chosen and a brief biography of Pope John Paul II.

Explore the world of Alexander Pope through the links found in this informative resource. This site provides links to biographical information and lesson plans for "The Rape of Lock."

This site provides a very brief biography of Pope Leo IX.

A discussion of the life and death of Pope Paul VI that highlights his work on the Humanae Vitae and his public persona.

This video of Mary Pope Osborne is like having the author come to visit. She speaks about her life, how she developed her popular Magic Treehouse books, and the hard process of creating story magic. [32:36]

Official site for the Vatican, the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the Vatican Library, home to thousands of historic documents, the Vatican museums, and historical and current information on the Popes...

In the 17th century, London was at the center of global trade, with goods and individuals arriving in the capital from all over the world. This article looks at how travel, trade, and empire shaped the works of Daniel Defoe, Alexander...

An image of "Pope Clement VII", created by Sebastiano Del Piombo in 1526 (Oil on canvas, 145 x 110 cm).

An image of "Bust of Pope Benedict XIII", created by Pietro Bracci in 1724 (Terracotta, height 41 cm).

An image of "Tomb of Pope Paul III", created by Guglielmo Della Porta from 1549-75 (Bronze and marble).

An image of "Tomb of Pope Urban VIII", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1627-47 (Golden bronze and marble, figures larger than life-size).

An image of "Tomb of Pope Alexander (Chigi) VII", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1671-78 (Marble and gilded bronze, over life-size).