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Before the White Men Came to Nisqually Country
Students work individually, or in pairs, to complete the questions on the "Map Activity" worksheet.
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The Cherokee: The Principal People (Ani-Yunwiya), 1700 - 1838
Learners read passages and research the Cherokee Tribe and write an account of a typical day as a Cherokee Native American. For this Cherokee lesson plan, students listen to Cherokee music, read Cherokee passages, fill out worksheets,...
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Manifest Destiny
In this Westward Expansion worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages which describe Manifest Destiny and respond to 33 short answer questions.
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Revolution!
Students explore events of the Revolutionary War and George Washington's role in them. They examine the forces behind the war and create timeline.
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The Cherokee Removal
Eleventh graders examine the issue of Cherokee removal from the perspectives of Andrew Jackson, members of Congress, and members of the Cherokee nation. They adopt the perspectives and engage in debate over the issue of Cherokee removal.
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The White Man's Opinion of the Plains Indians
For this plains Indians worksheet, students read a passage about the plains Indians and the "white man," then complete 3 related activities.
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Bi-Lateral Systems of Government
Students discover how Aboriginal forms of Government can be adapted and how the Navajo's have utilized government.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
The War of 1812: America’s First Declared War
Free Trade and Sailor's Rights! Pupils dive into America's first declared war, the War of 1812. They analyze the presidencies of Jefferson and Madison through diary entries and historical reasoning. To conclude the lesson, they use their...
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Vermont History True / False
In this Vermont history worksheet, students read two and a half pages of information about Vermont history. After reading, students complete 10 true or false questions about what they read.
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Protecting Land
Students complete the Protecting Land anticipation guide. They use Internet to research land ownership in Alaska.
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Aboriginal Peoples
Students examine data from the 2001 Census on the Aboriginal population. They cover the topics of distribution of the Aboriginal population across the country, the three Aboriginal groups, age, and language. Students build interpretive...
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Manuelito
Students research Manuelito's approximate birthplace, his clan lineage, his early upbringing and preparation for defense against enemies. They analyze the factors that brought people west and postulate their understanding of words and...
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GAURI AND PRITHVI: THE SUB-CONTINENT GOES NUCLEAR
Students write short papers on the background of the Pakistani missile called Gauri, named for one of the first Afghan military invaders of India in 11th century, Prithvi is named for Hindu general who fought Muslim invaders, Agni (Hindu...
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Los Californios
Fourth graders research the culture of Los Californios through primary sources. They examine maps and draw timelines of California historical dates. They investigate deeds and s of ranches and simulate property transactions.
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The Trail of Tears by Joseph Bruchac
In this Trail of Tears worksheet, students fill in the blanks with words given to the Trail of Tears. Students fill in 19 blanks on this worksheet.
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The Battle of the Little Bighorn
Young scholars assess how point of view can change a story. In this content area reading lesson, students read about the Battle of the Little Bighorn from three different sources. Young scholars answer questions based upon their reading...
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Lesson 10: History of Illinois 1700's Dual Timeline
Pupils create a journal that includes historic events that occurred in Illinois in the 1700's that features entries on the same topics from different perspectives.