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After the Fact
Students investigate summaries of the "9/11 Report" and examine questions relating to its findings in a fishbowl discussion. They reflect in writing on how they wish the outcomes of this report would be resolved and how these outcomes...
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If These Objects Could Talk
Students examine American Indian artifacts through historical, cultural and artistic lenses. They explore the philosophy behind the Smithsonian Institute's new museum to honor American Indian history and traditions.
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Divided We Stand
Students research historic issues and events that have divided Americans in the past. They assess the division in American society shown by the 2000 presidential election by writing from the perspectives of people who have seen other...
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Treasure in the Trash
Students decode archaeological artifacts in order to recreate an event, using discarded objects as a model for real-life artifacts. They apply this model to reconstructing historical or literary events from artifacts they create.
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
Benjamin and the Way to A Good Life
Young scholars explore American history by reading biographical text in class. In this Benjamin Franklin lesson, students research the famous inventor by reading assigned text and answering reading comprehension questions afterwards....
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American History Review
Middle schoolers review American History. In this American History lesson, students create a timeline that lists major events in American history. Middle schoolers write a speech about their favorite American and create a diorama to...
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General Knowledge of American History #67
In this general knowledge of American history #67 worksheet, 6th graders interactively answer 10 multiple choice questions with immediate online feedback.
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Native American Symbol Stories
Students investigate Native American history by creating traditional style vests. In this language arts lesson plan, students analyze the symbols from different tribes and define them in English. Students create a story with these...
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Portrait of a Hero
Students complete a series of interactive activities to explore their beliefs about heroes and heroism. In this hero analysis lesson, students define the meaning of the words hero and heroic. Students research U.S. heroes and everyday...
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All Aboard: Underground Railroad Knowledge Chart
Fifth graders research the Underground Railroad. In this Underground Railroad lesson, 5th graders start a KWL chart about the Underground Railroad. Students use a map to locate slavery areas and free states. Students view a PowerPoint...
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The First Americans
Students participate in theatre activities to study American history. In this American history and theatre lesson, students work in groups to research a specific Native American group to investigate their lifestyle. Students then create...
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The Birth of the American Empire as Seen Through Political Cartoons (1896-1905)
High schoolers explore the concept of political cartoons. In this political cartoons instructional activity, students examine political cartoons from different time periods in American history and respond to questions regarding them.
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What is History and Why Do We Study It?
Students examine why it is important to study American history. For this American history lesson, students discuss why it is necessary to study history, arrange an outline of American history events in chronological order, and write an...
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Exploration and Encounters
Fourth graders research explorers of the New World. In this American history lesson, 4th graders conduct internet & textbook research about various New World explorers. Students compare and contrast the sources used for research. ...
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Social Effects of WWII on SC
Fourth graders compare how the events in the Charleston Harbor affected South Carolinians versus people in other parts of the U.S. In this American history instructional activity, 4th graders watch a video clip, discuss sections of a...
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Social Effects of WWII
Fifth graders study the social effects of World War II on America. In this WWII effects lesson, 5th graders read paragraphs about the history of World War II. Students watch a video about the period and formulate questions for Veterans...
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Second graders explore American song. In this Star Spangled Banner lesson, 2nd graders discuss what it means the meaning the lyrics of the song and the history behind the song as they participate in a classroom activity.
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Early Industrialization & Economic Growth (1)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding American industrialization and economic growth . Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Growing National Crisis: The 1850s (5)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 12 matching questions regarding slavery in 1850's America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Intellectual/Social/Cultural Movements: 1870s - 1914 (1)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding the social and cultural movements between 1870 and 1914. Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Imperial Republic: 1865-1914 (6)
In this online interactive American history learning exercise, students respond to 12 matching questions regarding 1865-1914 America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Multiple Time Frames / Multiple Topics (2)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, learners respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding presidential elections and historical events. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Cattle Trails
In this cattle trails study guide learning exercise, students read about the American West. Students read 4 sections of information.
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The Life of a Cowboy
In this "Life of a Cowboy" study guide instructional activity, students read about the American West. Students match 6 vocabulary terms to their definitions.