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The Theory of Comparative Advantage
Students take a closer look at comparative advantage. In this economics lesson, students discover details about opportunity cost, comparative advantage, and absolute advantage. Students participate in a simulation that requires them to...
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Asia's Global Influence
Learners explore Hong Kong. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "Asia's Global Influence," and then research the culture, landmarks, and geographic features of Hong Kong. Learners use their research findings to design travel...
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Unit on Gandhi and Ahimsa
Students explore the history of Gandhi and his viewpoint and example of nonviolence. In this World History lesson, students complete numerous research assignments and activities over the course of nine lessons to expand their knowledge...
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Breaking News English: East Asia Summit
In this East Asia Summit instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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social Studies: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorow
Sixth graders take an Internet trip back in time to explore ancient cultures. Working in teams, they assume the roles of theologian, cartographer, economist, political analyst, and anthropologist. The same groups then create time...
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Late 19th Century U.S. Foreign Policy
Eleventh graders discover that many of the issues the United States faces today elicit the same type of political, philosophical and moral debate that has divided the country in the past.
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The Population Explosion: Causes and Consequences
Students use this lesson to focus on population growth and the threat of overpopulation. In groups, they analyze the world birth and death rates to determine the growth rate of the population. As a class, they discuss the causes and...
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Auto-Mania
In this history of automobiles worksheet, students answer 20 questions about the automobile industry, the changes that have taken place over the course of the auto industry's history and the current statistics about automobiles.
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World Heart Day
In this World Heart Day activity, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions, take a...
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Hu Jintao
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Hu Jintao and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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History of Hong Kong
Eighth graders explore the sites and attractions of Hong Kong. In this Geography lesson, 8th graders research the different forms of transportation and major landmarks. Students create a travel brochure for Hong Kong.
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Fancying the Full-Time
Students consider rights a worker deserves and research the impact of migrant workers in countries around the world. They create public service announcements to increase awareness and address letters to individuals capable of redressing...
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Credit as Currency: Ancient World History
Students examine use and principles of currency as it relates to the establishment and continuation of credit and banking systems.
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The Noughties
In this World History activity, 9th graders read an article and answer nine comprehension questions. Students write definitions to vocabulary words.
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What are the Challenges?
Students discuss energy. For this energy challenges lesson, students read about greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change. Comprehension questions from the reading are provided.
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A Newscast on Nigerian Women
Young scholars research the history of Nigeria and the role that women have in its society. The students then showcase this information in a 10 to 15 minute newscast focused on the challenges faced by these women.
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Fur Trade Economics
Students demonstrate understanding of what the fur trade was and how it was operated, including the bartering process, by participating in a mock trade activity and assessing the value of items based on their needs and wants.
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The Early Tensions of the Cold War
Students uncover the roots of the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson, students research the political philosophies of the Soviet Union and the United States during the era as they define key vocabulary and discuss government systems....
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Feudal Japan and the Samurai
Young scholars study the similarities of Feudal Japan and Europe. They show the feudal society of Japan, recognize the role of the samurai and identify the code of bushido.
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World War I and World War II Timeline Cards
In this World War I and World War II chronological events worksheet, pupils examine the timeline cards. The cards may be cut out so that students may study the chronology of events.
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The Impact of the Cotton Gin
Fourth graders study Eli Whitney and the cotton gin. In this lesson on the cotton gin, 4th graders use primary and secondary sources to gather information about Eli Whitney, the cotton gin that he invented and how it changed the south.
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Outsourcing Jobs to Other Countries: Is Globalization a Threat to American Workers?
Young scholars analyze the effects of outsourcing. For this globalization lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the outsourcing of American jobs to other countries. Young scholars respond to discussion...
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The Big Freeze
In this global studies activity, students read a 6-paragraph article about climate change. Students respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the article. Vocabulary words from the reading and their definitions are also included.
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GeoHive Information Hunt
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 30 short answer questions about world geographic features and locations.