Designed for young learners, this lesson plan helps them recognize features of famous people - most notably, Kings and Queens. After a class discussion about Kings and Queens, groups of learners create images of Henry VIII. Their...

In this Henry VIII study guide worksheet, pupils read a brief overview pertaining to the English king and the Anglican church and then respond to a reflection question.

Examine the daily life of Henry VII. For this Henry VII lesson, learners answer questions about the life in Medieval times after looking at primary source documents which are translated into contemporary English.

Students research one of the six wives of Henry VIII in groups to provide expert presentations. In this European History lesson, students view a film and take notes on Henry VIII's wives. Students evaluate the information from the...

The relationship between European royalty and the artists, scientists, and philosophers they support has been a building block in the artistic and technological progress throughout the world. Learn more about patronage throughout the...

Young scholars study Tudor England. In this English history lesson, students research bookmarked Internet sources in order to learn about the 6 wives of King Henry VIII and the Reformation.

In this leaders of the Protestant Reformation worksheet, students add details to the graphic organizer regarding Luther, Calvin, and Henry VIII.

Students explain the Sacking of Rome as a major event marking the culmination of the Renaissance Papacy. They explain the divorce of Henry VIII from Catherine of Aragon as the beginning of the English Reformation.

Students take effective notes from a video documentary, create an oral report about an assigned aspect of the video, and express an understanding of the King's six wives' lives.

Students take effective useful notes from a video documentary, explain and use new vocabulary words, and research and create an oral report about an assigned aspect of the video.

Students explore the concepts of blasphemy, censorship and freedom of expression through the lens of Salman Rushdie. They also consider how these issues have been reflected in US history.

Who's who in World History? Help your historians keep track of major figures with this World History People Review, where students match 96 world figures to the appropriate descriptions. The matching questions are grouped by historical...

This is a thorough lesson on Chinese history that includes readings from primary and secondary sources, guided reading questions, videos, and a take-home final assessment. While it indicates an audience from 9th through 12th grade, it...

Which of the following can you survive without for the longest time: water, food, or a positive mental attitude? The answer may surprise you. Guide learners of all ages through games, activities, and discussions about surviving in the...

By completing this instructional activity, students demonstrate their reading comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis.

In this Enlightenment study guide worksheet, young scholars read a brief overviews pertaining to the time period in world history. Students then comment on the 2 sides of the of the arguments in the 6 topics presented.

Learners determine if the Puritans were selfish or selfless.  In this American history activity, students read two Puritans documents, answer guiding questions on a worksheet, and use evidence from the documents to write whether the...

Ninth graders analyze the economic, political, and theological issues of the Reformation. In this Reformation lesson, 9th graders examine primary and secondary sources to determine the causes and effects of the Reformation in...

Ninth graders explore selected Internet sites to discover details about the life of John Calvin. In this Reformation instructional activity, 9th graders follow the steps in the provided Web Quest to locate and record information about...

Students examine malaria. In this malaria lesson, students visit selected websites to watch videos and read information about how malaria is spread and how it can be prevented. Students use their findings to...

Eighth graders examine various 20th century artists and their sculptures. They view and analyze slides, compare/contrast the artists' styles, and create an original sculpture.

Students make their own decisions over how central government should spend the money they get from taxing the public. They discuss where they could get more money from and how does spending and taxation outlined in the budget affect kids.

Young scholars are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of...

Students examine British Black History. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to research the history of Blacks in Great Britain. Several lesson enhancement ideas are included.