Transform studying about veterans in a textbook to personal interviews with veterans in the community. Four varying lesson plans make up an entire unit or individualized learning based on your class's needs. Exercises include researching...

Learners discuss the importance of remembrance and memorials. Students explore different war and memorials throughout the world. They examine the purpose of Remembrance/Memorial Day. They examine how emotions can be expressed through...

Students research Memorial Day and complete activities about the day. In this Memorial Day instructional activity, students discuss the definition of the word 'memorial' to understand its meaning. Students create flags for the day and...

Students examine the events and individuals that led to the observance of Memorial Day as a national holiday. They research Memorial Day with time-lines, writing projects, editorials and other creative projects.

Students listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers.

Students research the Internet to collect data about the US Presidents. They use the data that they collect along with available technology to produce trading cards and brochures using keyboarding skills, text boxes, acquiring photos,...

Fifth graders create a time line listing six national holidays in chronological order of occurrence. In this historical events instructional activity, 5th graders research holidays and write a paragraph summarizing each one. They then...

Eighth graders examine various 20th century artists and their sculptures. They view and analyze slides, compare/contrast the artists' styles, and create an original sculpture.

Students reflect on their thoughts about the Vietnam War.  In this history instructional activity, students exhibit all they learned about the Vietnam War by sharing their knowledge through the creation of a portfolio that is shared...