Are you, or your pupils, a fan of word searches? Here's a word search that contains the names of 19 American authors. An authors word bank, but no answer key, is provided.

Fifth graders describe three similarities and three differences between the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. They play a game comparing the two wars.

Students research various Native American tribes. In this Native American history instructional activity, students follow the provided rubric to create collages on the cultures of selected Native American tribes.

Students examine the relations between Native Americans and European Americans in the late 1700's and early 1800's. In this Native American history instructional activity, students read and analyze quotes from Atiatoharongwen, Tecumseh,...

Students determine how Native Americans were stripped of their cultures. In this Native American history lesson, students analyze several photographs of Native Americans and respond to questions about the photographs. Students discuss...

Students define the American Dream and apply their knowledge of American history to evaluate the main idea of H.W. Brands' book, "The Age of Gold."

Students, in cooperative groups, research a variety of Native American tribes on the Internet and complete corresponding activities. They participate in a play about Native Americans by Sandra Widener.

Students investigate the American flag. In this citizenship lesson plan, students listen to the book The Story of the American Flag by John Herman and discuss the symbolic meaning of the stars and stripes. Students construct their own...

Students investigate famous Americans. In this American history and research lesson, students choose a famous American to research, collect information from a variety of sources, and create a related PowerPoint presentation.

Students explore American freedom, unity, progress, and responsibility. In this American history lesson, students discuss what it means to be an American as they reflect on contributions of noteworthy Americans and write a composition...

Learners consider American values. In this individual responsibility lesson, students discuss democratic ideals that the nation was founded on and participate in an activity that requires them to create "What is an American?" collages...

Pupils consider the plight of Native Americans. In this Oregon history lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding land conflicts between the whites and Native Americans. Pupils discuss resettlement and...

High schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this African American history lesson, students examine the African American experience in Oregon.

Students examine the relationships between Native Americans and the Europeans who settled America. In this cultural diversity instructional activity, students analyze primary documents and respond to essay questions regarding the...

Eleventh graders examine Native American stereotypes. In this Native American history lesson plan, 11th graders complete an activity about generalizations as they analyze the provided political cartoons regarding the portrayal of Native...

Students research the symbols of America, present their research to the class, write a paper about being an American and write their own Declaration of Independence.

Seventh graders complete a unit of lessons on Native Americans. They analyze Native American cultures, create a Native American artifact for a Living Museum, and develop a tour of the museum using a digital camera and a Powerpoint...

Students explore Native American culture. They observe and discuss the paintings of George Catlin. Students examine the lives of the Pawnee Native American Indians during the time period of 1830-1840. Numerous cross curriculum activities...

Students investigate the lives of the American Indians who made their homes in the Midwest. In this Native American history lesson plan, students research the tribes of the Midwest and create PowerPoint presentations based on their...

Eleventh graders examine Japanese-American internment. In this World War II lesson, 11th graders research primary sources that they locate to learn about the experiences of the interned Japanese-Americans. Students then complete a...

Young scholars read and discuss Native American legends. They examine how the Native American name came about.

Students research the enlistment of African Americans, including particular divisions and individuals, in different conflicts. They, in groups, research past American military conflicts, and report on the experience of African Americans...

Third graders explore America's history prior to 1492. This unit of six lessons identifies five regions of the United States and assists students in the development of an understanding of the Native Americans who lived in the regions.

Students investigate Native American culture reading and writing about early Native American authors. They listen to an expert to extend their understanding of the culture.