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Holocaust Heroes
Young scholars examine the contributions of Holocaust heroes. In this Holocaust lesson, students watch "Holocaust Heroes," and discuss the stories shared in the video. Young scholars create scrapbooks that feature the real or...
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America's Economy: Sorrow And Hope
Students discover how Americans found the hope that broke the Great Depression. In this American economics instructional activity, students watch "America's Economy: Sorrow and Hope." Students then discuss the implications of the...
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The Ancient Mediterranean: Trade, Contact, and Cultural Diffusion
Ninth graders begin the lesson plan by being introduced to the basic terms of economics. In groups, they discover how they are affected by trade because of the clothes they wear and foods they eat. Using primary sources, they examine...
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Astronomical Song Lyrics
In this astronomy and song lyrics worksheet, students are given 10 lyric fragments from different artists. Students select 3 of the fragments and write short essays about each to explain their thoughts from a human and astronomical point...
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Figures of Speech Review and Assessment
Identify the figure of speech in given sentences. Your seventh grade will write an eight line paragraph using the four figures of speech at lest once. By using narrative, expository or persuasive paragraphs to complete worksheets...
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My Secret War: The WWII Diary of Madeline Beck: Lesson 6
Fifth graders explore women's rights by discussing the events of WWII. In this American work force lesson, 5th graders identify the events that led to World War II and how women helped fight the war through non-violent efforts. Students...
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Pre-WWII Pacific W/Japan
Eleventh graders explain how the islands/countries contributed to Japan's war effort. They study the concept of location and determine how natural resources were a large factor in Japan's trade.
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The Contender: Chapters 15-17
In this The Contender comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer questions covering chapters 15-17 of The Contender by Darren Shan so that they better understand the chapters and the novel.
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School House Rock sings about Subject and Predicate
In this subject and predicate worksheet, students view the School House Rock singing about subject and predicate, read along with the song, fill in the blanks to sentences, complete sentences, and more. Students complete 3 activities.
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Philippine Geography
In this Philippines worksheet, students answer geography questions about the Philippines in multiple choice form. Students complete 10 questions.
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Study Guide: The Scarlet Letter
In this study guide learning exercise, learners complete a variety of activities to review the novel The Scarlet Letter. Students work in groups and independently to complete the questions.
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Visual Arts Lesson: Virgin of Guadalupe
Sixth graders paint symbols of their culture after examining painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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Arkansas' Reaction to Draft Resistance During World War II
Learners identify consequences to the resistance of the draft in Arkansas during World War II. They role-play scripts of local board members who were Southern businessmen, farmers; and conscientious objectors, their friends, families, or...
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She Sells Sea Shells in Illinois??
Second graders sorted shells first by methods they thought appropriate and then were instructed on the scientific method of classification by univalve and bivalve. Students then sorted paper shells as a method of assessing knowledge. It...
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Beauty Behind Barbed Wire
Pupils investigate the issue of racism against the Japanese during the start of World War II. They use the artwork of Estelle Ishigo to create context for the lesson and see how it provides a look into the life she experienced while...
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Japanese Internment Camps in the US During World War II
Eighth graders analyze the impact of the Japanese/American conflict during World War II on the Japanese American population and evaluate the consequences of government action regarding international conflict. Students demonstrate their...
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Creating a Self Portrait painting With Decorative Frame
Sixth graders view a large image of a painting and discuss the history and its role in past and current culture in Mexico. Student list the symbols portrayed in the work and explain their significance. Students use elements of art to...
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Summer of My German Soldier
Students participate in a layered curriculum unit for a novel study. The teaching method allows for a student centered classroom that includes different methods of instruction and assessment.
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Airborne & Special Operations Museum- Grade 5
In this gallery scavenger hunt worksheet students answer 11 questions about the displays in the Airborne & Special Operations Museum (location unknown).
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Research Skills
In this research worksheet, learners complete 15 sentences by researching a variety of topics. Topics include the Wards of the Roses and the Wimbledon Tennis Championship.
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The Contender: Chapter 2
In this The Contender comprehension check worksheet, learners respond to 16 short answer questions regarding chapter 2 of the The Contender by Robert Lipsyte in order to help them better understand the novel and the author's craft.
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Wartime and the Bill of Rights: The Korematsu Case
Students examine the balance between civil liberties and protection. In this national security lesson, students explore the Korematsu case which references the Japanese internment camps of World War II. Students draw comparisons between...
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Apostrophes
In this apostrophes worksheet, students complete the correct version of contractions with the apostrophe in the appropriate spot to complete the sentences. Students complete 7 problems.
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Democracy
Eleventh graders examine the denial of rights to individuals in the United States. For this American Government lesson, 11th graders study President Roosevelt's Day of Infamy speech. Students create a presentation on the...