Students discuss what it would be like to be new to a town. They are then asked questions related to the immigrants coming to America. Extensions of this lesson are available.

In this landmarks worksheet, students circle the correct letter for the location of each landmark and write about one of the landmarks. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions and 1 writing prompt.

Third graders recognize and discuss multi-ethnic nature of America's citizens through a variety of activities.

Fifth graders problem solve to determine if a fundraiser will be successful in the money raising activity. In this problem solving lesson, 5th graders read a book about fund raising and write down important vocabulary words. Students...

In this false statements of history worksheet, students identify false statements out of a group of statements. Students identify 9 false statements.

In this knowledge test #1 about U.K. and U.S.A. worksheet, students interactively answer 30 multiple choice questions about the U.K. and the U.S.A.

In this simple subject worksheet, students underline the simple subject in 15 sentences and write the simple subject in 19 additional sentences. An answer key is given.

Young scholars select and research a state as an individual project and present their findings to the class. Then, they write a one page paper and create a collage or painting of their state on a mural. Finally, students create and...

Fifth graders research the impact of immigration. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders discuss how immigration affected the economy. Students discuss the living and working conditions of immigrants in the 1800s.

Fifth graders explore the concept of estimating distances between two places on a map. In this estimating distances lesson, 5th graders interpret maps according to measuring distance. Students choose a place on a map and find the...

Help youngsters get to know their states and capitals, explore their own country, and study American symbolism. They take a "trip" across America collecting symbols, images, and information about each state as they go (through text and...

Students examine world landmarks and monuments. They create a 12 month calendar featuring a significant site for 12 different countries.

Students identify foods that belong in each group on the food guide pyramid. They discuss how TV and peers may negatively influence eating habits.

In this social studies events worksheet, students match important events in history with people that were involved at the time. Students complete 13 matches.

First graders demonstrate the difference between goods and services.

Is the Statue of Liberty's nose too long? Challenge is to figure out the length of the Statue of Liberty's nose by knowing the length of her arm.

This site provides history and information about the Statue, including information about visiting, the statistics and measurements of the Lady, and historical background of France/U.S. relations. Be sure to click on the "Handbook" link...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by Emma Lazarus about the Statue of Liberty. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage lists and explains some of the different American symbols. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...

This personal site provides information and lesson plans about U.S. patriotic symbols. Additional information is organized by states.