Students explore human health by participating in a medicine class activity. In this herbs lesson, students identify plants which Native Americans used throughout history to cure illnesses. Students research specific herbs in groups and...

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 lesson plan, 4th graders watch a video clip, discuss sections of a book, and...

Students name tall tale characters and locations, which are based on actual people and places, and describe how they are used in an exaggerated way. Students name created characters and events from tall tales. Students write a tall tale.

Middle schoolers complete a number of lessons to learn the history of Mexico. They research Aztec myths, Tenochtitlan, and create reports to share with the class.

Eleventh graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this North Carolina history lesson, 11th graders examine the Briggs v. Elliott case in order to understand the difference in the state and...

Eighth graders examine treaties pertaining to Canadian natives. In this Canadian history instructional activity, 8th graders watch "Frist Nations: The Unbroken Circle," and then discuss the negotiations that took place between the...

Explore famous women in U.S. history by creating a Venn Diagram, The focus of this Sacagawea biography lesson plan is for students to discuss the triumphs and contributions of Sacagawea's life and compare her to an average 21st century...

Students reconsider the events leading to US entry into WWI through the lens of archival documents.

Students investigate the reasons for the Haitian immigration to the US, and the impact it had on the communities they immigrated into.

Students investigate the history of San Francisco, California and then create recipes from the area, including a Monte Cristo Sandwich, Sourdough Bread, and a Golden Gate Burger.

Eleventh graders analyze primary sources.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders interpret written information.  Students evaluate arguments and draw conclusions.  Students develop and defend a position. 

Students investigate and develop relationships between selected themes and resources. In this Us history lesson, students interpret, analyze, and evaluate shifts in continuity throughout US history. Students will create  multimedia...

Students investigate some the ways art has responded to conflict throughout history. Through teacher lecture and demonstration, students witness the historical background of a piece of artwork and how it reflects the conflict it...

Eleventh graders research a given decade in US History.  For this American History lesson, 11th graders interview a person who lived during the decade to gain a personal perspective on it.  Students rehearse and present their...

Students observe coal mine pictures. In this US history lesson, students analyze the pictures realizing that history is shown in pictures and then write a newspaper article about life in a coal town using the pictures as...

There are actually two Independence-Day-themed worksheets in this resource. Patriots solve three-digit addition and subtraction problems, then find the letter from the key that corresponds to each of their answers. As they place each...

Eleventh graders investigate the medical condition that plagued John F. Kennedy throughout his life.  In this US History lesson plan, 11th graders read and analyze uncovered documents in relation to Kennedy.  Students write a...

Eighth graders explore the actions needed to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.  In this US History lesson, 8th graders analyze documents pertinent to the Congressional Medal of Honor.  Students examine the process of...

Students explore the events of Reconstruction after the Civil War.  In this US History lesson, students complete several activities and worksheets that reinforce challenges and social upheaval experienced in the South after the...

Ninth graders examine how the game of baseball has played a significant role in shaping the culture of the Dominican Republic. They analyze a world map, and read and discuss an informational handout. Students can then create a sports...

Seventh graders explore the goals of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.  For this US History lesson, 7th graders read a newspaper article that reported a significant event during this era.  Students write a...

Eleventh graders explore the process of becoming American.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders examine the challenges that immigrants face in the United States.  Students create a mini phrase book that would help...

Students recognize contributions made by African Americans to American society. In this African American history activity, students research contributions made by African Americans and use a graphic organizer to organize their research....

Sixth graders explore culture by reading a book with classmates. In this Hispanic history lesson, 6th graders read the story First Day in Grapes, and discuss the tough lives of migrant workers. Students answer study questions after the...