For this American Civil War worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages about the causes of the war and then respond to 35 short answer questions about how the war began.

In this American Civil War worksheet, students respond to 36 short answer questions that require them to define people and events that were significant during the war.

Fifth graders research topics related to slavery. They visit area museums, and the Arkansas Arts Council presents cultural experiences. They discuss and internalize the plight of people sold into slavery.

Fourth graders use their imagination to create a story about being present when the Great Seal of Ohio was designed. They draw a picture of the Great Seal of Ohio.

Fourth graders investigate the state of Ohio's claim to be the "Mother of Presidents." Nine U.S. presidents were from the state and their contributions and terms of office are examined in this lesson.

In this Connecticut learning exercise, students read about the history of Connecticut and answer true and false questions about it. Students complete 10 true and false questions.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Oregon and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection.

In this context clues worksheet, students define context clues and use them to define words in a reading passage.

Students study orienteering. In this science lesson plan, students study the parts of a compass and use the compass to set a bearing and follow the bearing on the compass.

Learners investigate the Lewis and Clark expedition and how it helped to shape American expansion during its early history. Students reflect upon the period of history and its implications for America.

Students explore the interaction and consequences of contact among different ethnic groups. Students examine a timeline and the important historical events in American History. They discuss immigration and migration.

Fourth graders gain an appreciation of knowledge about recent history by interviewing senior citizens. They summarize their interviews and organize them into a written presentation.

Fourth graders examine the United states Constitution and discuss the difficulties the framers faced in writing it. They explore ideas about the division of power, rights, and other topics contained in it.

Tenth graders examine Angkor Wat and its place in history. They visit websites, utilize maps, and complete interactive worksheets. Students investigate the local temple to discover its purpose.

In this Canada word unscramble worksheet, students determine 20 words associated with Canada. They write them on the blank lines that are to the left of the words.

Learn about this document that charted a government for the Northwest Territory. View the complete text and images of the original document.

Presents the full text of the Northwest Ordinance, "an Ordinance for the government of the Territory of the United States northwest of the River Ohio", thus creating the Northwest Territory.

Enacted through the Articles of Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance led to the organization of the Northwest Territory and expedited the expansion of the United States westward. This is a thorough explanation of the ordinance.

A brief article featuring the events on July 13, 1787, when Congress agrees to the ordinance which leads to the organization and growth of the Northwest Territory.

A timeline of events significant to Indiana and the United States preceding and following the enactment of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.

Excellent photographs in this site show the various types of land in the Northwest Territories.

A copy of the entire Northwest Ordinance document is given.

How did the new government deal the Native Americans living in the Northwest Territory? Find out what the government did to keep the peace between the original inhabitants and the new settlers.

This web page sources the creation of Nunavut to the land claims made by aboriginals as it traces the evolution of people and communities in the Northwest Territories. The ultimate establishment of Nunavut is accounted for by the...