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ELL/ESL Reading and Reasoning Selection- Picture Dictionary
In this ELL/ESL reading and reasoning activity, students read a short selection about an ESL student who is afraid to read in front of the class. They answer 5 true or false questions before writing an essay detailing what the student...
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The Bill of Rights
Pupils classify the Bill of Rights. In this U.S. Constitution instructional activity, students complete provided readings and worksheets in order to define, identify and analyze each of the amendments and explain why they were included...
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Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space
Students study the life of Christa McAuliffe who was on the Challenger space shuttle lost their lives when the ship exploded.
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The Impact of Local Government
Seventh graders explain how local government impacts various aspects of daily life in their community. They strengthen their understanding of the connection between their local government and the needs and interests of their community.
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Chapter 15: Science and the Mass Media
In this science and mass media in America worksheet, high schoolers complete 12 fill in the blank questions and 6 multiple choice questions regarding the culture of United States
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Live from Channel 22
Learners explore 1920s America. For this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary sources in order to examine the events and noteworthy people of the time period. Learners use their research findings to create...
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John Marshall House
Students examine the life of John Marshall, his house and his way of life. They analyze his values and how his private life affected his public life. They also examine historical sites that commemorate notable deeds.
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The Three Branches of Utah's Government
Seventh graders explain the relationship between Utah's three branches of government.
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The Constitution: Our Plan for Government
Learners investigate the importance of separation of powers, checks, balances, and judicial review. They also investigate how national and state governments are linked.
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Anne Frank: Interviews
Students conduct an interview with a person who was alive during WWII. They explore the media coverage of human rights abuses and speculate about what American knew and when regarding the Holocaust. They prepare a commentary with their...
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The Spanish Belief in Justice and Values
Fifth graders study "justice" and "values" as illustrated through fables. The determine that some of the fables in the U.S. are relatively similar to those fables in other parts of the world. They write and illustrate their own fables.
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Ground Zero
Eleventh graders study one way that citizens who are involved in a community may determine its needs. In this Government lesson, 11th graders present a power point on community and community needs.