Students use their previous knowledge of the Pyramid Lake War to help them analyze different primary sources of Fort Churchill. In this source analysis lesson, students work in groups to study 4 different primary sources for Fort...

Young scholars relive history as they examine primary sources that document everyday life in the California missions. During a class viewing of the included slideshow presentation, children analyze documents, paintings, and...

Third graders locate the country of Mexico on a map and discuss its relationship to the United States. They examine the Mexican flag and discuss the colors and symbolism used in the flag. They create an original and accurate drawing of...

In this New Mexico worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of New Mexico. Students answer ten true and false questions.

Students examine the Mission Era. In this US History online lesson plan, students investigate daily life during the Mission Era as they participate in hands-on activities.

Young scholars learn about Mound Cities and how they both started and stopped. In this Mound lesson plan students explore how Mound Cities did not succeed and why. Young scholars dig deeper then the lesson plan as they discuss defeat and...

This interesting site tells of housing construction techniques, house plans, gardens, and estates. Many pictures and hyperlinks for more information. There are also links to other websites.