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George Washington on the Sedition Act
Students investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history lesson, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then participate in a...
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Reading: How to Be Healthy
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about healthy living practices. Students then answer 8 multiple choice questions about what they have read.
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Low-country Rice Planting and Cooking
Eighth graders compare the use of rice in the 1700s to the modern use of rice. In this instructional activity examining the importance of rice in US history, 8th graders learn about the role of rice in the early 1700s and compare the use...
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South Carolina Responds
Students examine and explain the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students summarize and evaluate several of the major battles that defined the Revolutionary War.and major battles involving...
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What Made George Washington a Great Leader?
Students examine the leadership attributes of George Washington. In this George Washington lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the leadership of first president. Students respond to discussion...
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Indian Removal: The Cherokees, Jackson, and the “Trail of Tears”
Students examine executive power. In this Indian Removal lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the "Trail of Tears". Students respond to discussion questions regarding the lecture.
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Connectors Exercise
In this connectors instructional activity, students translate a list of connectors in their language and then choose the correct connector to complete each sentence and translate.
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Europe (1848-1871)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about European history between 1848 and 1871.
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Sarkozy Suggests Roma ‘Should be Sent to Luxembourg’
Tenth graders examine the role of Nicholas Sarkozy in the European Union. In this European Union ESL lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a radio conversation on what they have read.
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Neighborhood statistics
Students examine statistics relating to neighborhoods. They use the data to explain how a population affects their environment. They discuss how businesses use statistics to find out information about their clientele.
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History-5 Word Search
In this literacy instructional activity, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
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The "Right" Ideas
Young scholars explain five rights guaranteed to them by the Bill of Rights. They describe their own views on the right to limit some of our guaranteed rights. They finally describe the role of a nonprofit organization and how they...
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The 1812 Louisiana Constitution
Students analyze the Louisiana Constitution of 1812 and then draw up a constitution for their particular school. They compare the Louisiana Constitution to the United States Constitution of 1789 and create a graphic organizer of both...
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Breaking News English: Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer
In this English learning exercise, students read "Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 2 graphic organizer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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Philantrophy of the Founding Fathers -- Alive and Well Today
Students discuss the role that individuals have in contributing to society. They develop alternative solutions to problems in their area. They write a paper about what they have discovered.
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From the Rise of the Absolute Monarchy to Democracy on the American Frontier
Students use a teacher-made museum guide with questions that allow them to analyze and compare the patron art of seventeenth-century France with portraits of later periods at the Joslyn Art Museum. Students also read The Little Prince...
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Beep, Beep, Vroom, Vroom
Pupils practice identifying, creating and labeling simple patterns. They recreate patterns in used in Stuart Murphy's book, Beep, Beep, Vroom, Vroom.
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Number Sense Sampler
First graders read a variety of stories containing mathematical word problems. They illustrate the math problems with manipulable counters.
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School Museum
Fourth graders research individuals who contributed to the history of Illinois, and what school was like at that time. They compare schools of various times.
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Canada's Immigration Policy: Mock Immigration Hearing
Students explore the Canadian immigration process, and assuming the roles of immigrants from varied backgrounds, and take part in mock immigration hearings.
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Science: Exploration Tubs
First graders develop skills of scientific inquiry. They determine which objects float and which sink.
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Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada Immigration From 1896 (laurier) To 1947 (king)
Students study the immigration patterns in Canada from 1896 to 1947. They examine how the railroads played a part in the immigration process.
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The End of United States' Occupation of Japan
Ninth graders examine and discuss reasons for end of U.S. occupation of Japan in 1952, locate surrounding Asian countries on map, explore changes to Japan after World War II, and discuss how changes in Japan impacted other countries.
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Peacekeepers in Haiti
Students facilitate a list of peacekeepers heading to Haiti. Students answer the question What is the UN? Students introduced to the concept of conflict. Students relate peacekeeping to the 20th century and even in their own backyards.