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Gilbert Stuart and Presdidential Portraits
Learners read passages about the context of paintings for artist Gilbert Stuart. In this art history lesson, students study paintings by artist Gilbert Stuart and learn about the context of his art. Learners then complete a presidential...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: International Day of Families
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article on International Day of Families. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30...
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World Autism Awareness Day
In this World Autism Awareness Day worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose correct words, unscramble words and sentences, write discussion questions and conduct a survey.
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International Women's Day
In this International Women's Day worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in order, write discussion questions and...
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Moving Objects
Students discover the history of the United States by examining the Great Migration. In this U.S. History instructional activity, students research the immigration movement on the Internet and complete a worksheet about the large...
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Head, Heart, Hands, Health
Fourth graders complete a compare and contrast activity for American agriculture historical events. In this historical events in agriculture lesson, 4th graders review a timeline and complete research for agriculture in the 20th century,...
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Reformation History: A Comparative Study
Students explore the views of Catholics, Lutherans and the Reformed Church. In this reformation lesson, students participate in a class discussion of the three religions, then complete an activity.
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Oliver- Part 3 of 3
In this Oliver worksheet, students watch videos of the play and fill in the blanks to sentences about it. Students complete 2 activities.
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Yerbas y Remdios: A New Look
Students explore human health by participating in a medicine class activity. In this herbs lesson, students identify plants which Native Americans used throughout history to cure illnesses. Students research specific herbs in groups and...
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Sending Messages, Then and Now
Students analyze how patriots created ways to communicate during the Revolutionary War. After reading about and discussing ways patriots communicated, students create a chart analyzing the way messages are sent today with the way...
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Events Leading to the War of 1812
In this US History learning exercise, students read a selection of the War of 1812 and fill in the blanks for 10 sentences using a word bank.
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Breaking the Cycle of Payday Loan 'Trap'
Students explore the concept of payday loans. In this payday loans lesson plan, students read an article about alternatives to payday loans. Students discuss problems that are associated with payday loans. Students discuss why credit...
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Re-Examining Brown
High schoolers explore and describe the impact of segregation on African Americans and other non-white minorities. In this segregation instructional activity students identify, research and report on the legal cases that led to the...
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Human Rights Defenders Scavenger Hunt: A Computer Lab Activity
Students explore human rights issues. For this human rights lesson, students use the Carter Center Human Rights Defenders website to complete a scavenger hunt that allows them to investigate the work of those fighting for human rights...
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A Big Issue
Students examine the issue of childhood obesity. In this current events instructional activity, students explore the personal health issue as they discuss balanced diets, food diaries, and the 2012 London Olympics. Suggestions for...
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Pet Mania
In this English worksheet, students focus on pets. Students survey their classmates, role play, read short articles, and have a discussion centered around the topic of pets.
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The Reign of Terror
For this French Revolution worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the Reign of Terror, examine the listed Web sites about the topic, and then respond to 10 short answer questions about the information presented.
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Battle of Britain
In this World War II instructional activity, students read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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Cesar Chavez
In this Cesar Chavez instructional activity, students read about the life of Cesar Chavez, then complete a variety of comprehension activities: a synonym match, phrase match, fill-in-the-blanks, spelling and sequencing. Homework...
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Princess Diana
In this Princess Diana worksheet, students read about the life of the princess, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty
Students watch a video on Patrick Henry, complete a vocabulary list and discuss the video following provided questions.
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The Odyssey of a Coin
Learners create a fictitious newspaper article to document the travels of an ancient Greek coin. They evaluate the economic conditions that existed in ancient Greece and analyze the impact Alexander the Great had on the ancient world.
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The Evolution Of Bicycling Technology
Students discover how the design of bicycles has changed over time as technology has developed. They use the Web to research bicycle history and then write a report showing how technology changed the way the bicycle looks and works.
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Mapping Africa
Students identify the location of parallel and meridian coordinates. They illustrate their understanding of the physical shape of the continent of Africa through a mapping activity, then explain the processes that have influenced the...