Students read about important events in history through newspaper articles. For this newspaper lesson, students look at different writing styles and author's bias in different articles about the same event. They write their own articles...

Students get up close and personal with invertebrates. In this mini-beasts lesson plan, students may visit the Natural History Museum, the Bramley Frith Education Centre, the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World online or in-person to...

Young scholars explore the Gullah culture. In this social studies lesson, students construct and play instruments similar to those of the Gullah people.

Fifth graders videotape an interview with a community member. In this service learning project, 5th graders are matched with a resident at a local retirement center. The students spend time corresponding with this person and ultimately...

Students investigate stereotypes by researching the elderly.  In this senior citizen activity, students interview elders in a rest home and video tape their experience. Students present their videos to their interview subjects after...

Students work together in groups to research the characteristics of the Mesozoic Era. Using various sources, they must include information about climate, landforms, plants and animals found during this time period. They create a...

Students produce a modern television interview show where they present information about Ancient Rome and its influence on modern governments. In this governments lesson plan, students produce shows in groups.

Learners research hot-ballooning using Internet resources including an around-the-world balloon flight. They determine fact from opinion, examine point of view, and determine main idea, and details. They write a journal entry taking the...

Pupils discuss the role of trade and a global economy. As a class, they identify the costs and benefits of trade and how it is being questioned in today's society. They discover what is imported to the United States and the role of the...

Students compare gangs and cliques. In this comparison lesson, students prepare to read the book, The Outsiders, by making a Venn diagram comparing gangs and cliques. They brainstorm ideas about the two groups which they add to the...

Young scholars study volcanoes. In this Earth science lesson plan, students read, discuss and take notes on the volcanoes of the Cascade Mountains. This lesson also includes an art project.

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, 7th graders read the clues about 6th grade history. Students find the 6 words to complete the puzzle.

In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the nation's early history. A short answer question about Abraham Lincoln is included as well.

Students examine historical documents about George Caitlin to derive meaning about his life and contributions. The instructional activity is multicultural and helps students to appreciate art and history.

Fourth graders construct individual props. In this theatrical arts lesson, 4th graders use the elements of art to create various props using paper mache. Students construct objects such as logs, fruit, and a picture frame.

Would you live in a tree for three years to protect a redwood forest? Viewers of Rainhouse Cinema's Among Giants documentary consider the actions of Earth First! environmental activists who moved into the treetops of a grove of giant...

In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about Napoleon Bonaparte. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about Samuel Adams. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, high schoolers respond to 50 multiple choice questions about Alexander the Great. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 51 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Aristotle. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 51 multiple choice questions about Niels Bohr. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Charles Darwin. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Thomas Edison. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about Albert Einstein. Students may submit their answers to be scored.