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Placing Deerfield in a National Context
Eleventh graders understand that world events brought important changes that impacted Deerfield. Students use information gained from this and other periods to develop a continuum showing the growth of the Deerfield community.
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Examining Passenger Lists Lesson Plan
Students learn about the colonists that settled in the New World. In this famous explorers lesson, students learn about famous explorers and how they used to keep diaries about their travels. Students read passenger lists...
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The Reformation
Ninth graders analyze the economic, political, and theological issues of the Reformation. In this Reformation instructional activity, 9th graders examine primary and secondary sources to determine the causes and effects of the...
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Printing Press
Students demonstrate the impact of the printing press on society. In this printing press lesson, students discuss occupations and industries that have grown up due to the invention of the printing press. Students work in...
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The Pilgrim Fathers
In this "Pilgrim Fathers" study guide worksheet, students read about ;the beginning of colonization in the American East. Students read 3 sections of information.
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St. Patrick Word Search
In this holiday worksheet, students learn the origin of St. Patrick's Day by reading a paragraph about its history. Students complete a 20 example word search puzzle. Note: There are some religious references in the paragraph and the...
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Edward VI - Protestantism Study Guide
In this British Religious History worksheet, learners uncover details regarding the reign of Edward VI and his views on Protestantism.
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Henry VIII
In this Henry VIII worksheet, students read through an article associated with Henry VIII and answer twelve comprehension questions regarding the article.
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Veterans Day
In this Veterans Day reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage detailing the history of Veterans Day. Students answer 7 questions.
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Letters Home
Students read a short biography of Jacob Early, a member of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1862. In this Civil War lesson, students rewrite a letter written by him, editing for spelling, grammar and punctuation. Students further discuss...
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African American Presence in Deerfield, Massachusetts (1680-1720)
Eleventh graders explore primary and secondary sources involving "everyday life" of individuals living in Deerfield at the four turns of the centuries. They learn what these characteristics reveal since the town's beginning as an English...
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The Mythical, Magical, Middle Ages...NOT!
Students complete worksheets and roleplay feudal simulations as they are immersed in the daily life of the Middle Ages. They study geography of Europe and the origins of European tribes. They outline and write a biographical essay and...
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Lowell and the Factory System
Students examine the efforts of early American manufacturers to implement the factory system on a large-scale in the town of Lowell, Massachusetts. They examine the idealistic goals of the industrialists who financed and built the...
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Common Nouns
For this nouns worksheet, learners read 12 sentences and find the common noun that is a person in each sentence. Students print their answers on the lines provided on the worksheet.
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Communities in Transition
Students examine the communities in transition in New Haven, Connecticut. In groups, they create a timeline of the important events of Newhallville and research the city's industries and immigrant populations. They compare and contrast...
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The Stuart Monarchs 1603 - 1704
In this British history study guide worksheet, students investigate the Stuart monarchy. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Mother's Day Wampum Beads
Sixth graders research the historical significance of Mother's Day and the cultural background of Wampum Beads. They create colorful Mother's Day gifts. They increase their knowledge of color theory.
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Revolution, Revolution
In this revolutions learning exercise, students use a set of song lyrics, follow along with the song "Revolution, Revolution," then use a word bank to answer a set of 5 questions and fill in correct answers to 7 additional questions. No...
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Homes Sweet Homes
Young scholars view various examples of homes by Robert Harris. In groups, they describe how houses are different in various climates around the world. Individually, they use one artifact from their own home and research its...
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Who Am I? Famous Scientists
In this scientists instructional activity, students read a brief synopsis of a scientist, then try to identify the person, 12 total. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Dorset Life
In this Dorset Life worksheet, students match a set of vocabulary words to their definition sand complete a fill in the blank activity. A web site reference is given.
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Visual Arts - Lesson 9 - Line in Architecture
Second graders study the meaning of the term architecture and identify arches and lines in a building in Balimore.
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Worksheet #25 Questions - Colonial America
In this Colonial America quiz worksheet, students test their knowledge on various historical terms in ten fill in the blank questions.
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The Massachusetts Bay Colony
In this Massachusetts Bay Colony worksheet, students read information and assess comprehension and vocabulary skills. In this multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true or false worksheet, students answer ten questions.