Students share opinions about the typical images that represent life in New York City. They create their own scavenger hunts to find images that represent the intrinsic character of their respective communities.

In this online news report tips worksheet, learners read five tips about creating an online report and then write five tips of their own.

In this U. S. historical facts worksheet, students participate in identifying the various leaders being described, identify places described in detail and fill out a map by following the directions given.

In this world history worksheet , 5th graders look for information related to the history of Europe. They view the facts from a map and apply them to different activities.

In this writing worksheet, students first select a collection of jokes and riddles to read. Students complete 4 activities: illustrating jokes, making a matching game with riddles and answers, making a comic strip, and telling a joke...

In this language arts worksheet, students use 16 phrase cards and 16 color picture cards to play a matching game. Students read the phrase on each card and find the picture card that illustrates it. Example: a cat on a bed

Students consider the historic implications of Barack Obama's election. For this election of 2008 lesson, students research Obama's accomplishments and determine how his election signifies the success of the American Civil Rights...

Students explore the job of a journalist. In this careers and writing lesson, the teacher introduces the job of a journalist, then students choose a headline and write a news story. Lesson includes extension ideas.

Learners explore the career of a journalist. In this careers lesson, the teacher introduces the work of a journalist, then students use a worksheet as a springboard for a journalism activity as they write a news article about a specific...

In this microscope worksheet, students use an on line site to answer questions about how a Scanning Electron Microscope works. They also conduct a virtual microscope activity where they view ten specimens and identify what each is.

Students investigate how philanthropy began in Michigan. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students read Michigan History of Philanthropy and read a timeline of several events. Students create a picture with a sentence about a time when...

Learners explore limericks. In this poetry writing lesson, students listen to and read a variety of poems written by Edward Lear. Learners count syllables and identify meter by clapping as they read aloud. Students complete a limerick...

Learners examine the military leadership of George Washington. In this military leadership lesson, students use Internet and print resources to research Washington's military experience and his successful military campaigns. Learners...

Students identify the qualities of an effective military leader. For this Revolutionary War lesson, students view several Internet resources about George Washington's life. Student groups research one of four battles, and document their...

Students examine aspects of the Transcontinental Railroad. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students conduct a web-quest in order to gather information about the Transcontinental Railroad. Students will use their information to analyze...

Learners examine the U.S. stance regarding the Sino-Japanese conflict. In this diplomacy instructional activity, students analyze the sanctions employed by United States on Japan when they took over  Manchuria. Learners...

Students investigate four main issues of concern between US and Japan prior to US involvement in World War II. In this role play lesson plan, students will take the role of US and Japanese negotiators trying to find a diplomatic solution...

Students examine the U.S. neutrality policies that preceded American involvement in World War II. In this World War II instructional activity, students explore the events in Europe from 1939 to 1940 and Roosevelt's decision to give...

Learners examine the opposing arguments of the isolationists and internationalists in 1941. In this debate lesson, the students are divided into two opposing groups representing a position in a live, in- class debate. After the debate,...

Learners analyze foreign policy. In this Fourteen Points lesson, students examine Wilson's Fourteen Points, explore Allied reaction to the Points, and compare Wilson's foreign policy to the Versailles Treaty. 

Students explore the content of Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze the text of the speech to determine how Lincoln sought to preserve the Union from secession attempts.

Students explore the Gettysburg Address. In this U. S. history lesson plan, students examine Abraham Lincoln's speech and it's themes of freedom, equality, and emancipation.

Students explore the content of Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze the text of the speech to determine how Lincoln sought to reconstruct the country as the Civil War drew to a close.

Students examine the Social Security Act of 1935. For this U.S. history lesson, students research primary sources in order to prepare for a mock debate of the act prior to it becoming legislation.