Students explore the connection between Gandhi and the Independence Movement in India. For this lesson on social change, students examine the ideas of Gandhi to analyze non violent change. Students consider the impact of British...

Students analyze how people solve conflicts. In this conflict resolution lesson, students look at Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King's nonviolence movements. They see the reasoning behind nonviolence and how it works. 

Ninth graders explore empires by researching Japan's history. In this Japanese research lesson, 9th graders discuss the history of Japan and the elements of World War II that caused Japan to become an enemy of the United States. Students...

Students examine the location of the Holocaust.  In this mapping lesson, students analyze two maps identifying the area in which the Holocaust took place. Students familiarize themselves with the symbols used during this time period...

Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students watch "The Legacy of the Roman Empire," and discover details about Vindolanda, the Roman fort. Students compose letters from Roman soldiers at the fort that reveal...

Students investigate attacks on Falluja. In this Iraq conflict lesson, students visit slelected Web sites to determine what insurgents are and why they have targeted Falluja. Students also take an in depth look at Operation Braken in...

Students explore the importance of peace and working together when discussing different religions and places where students are not allowed to be together. For this working together lesson plan, students plan a fund raising activity...

In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions that require them to analyze the maps of their choice.

Eighth graders investigate the Battle of Corydon. In this American Civil War lesson plan, 8th graders discover details about the Battle of Corydon and the leaders of the battle. Students also identify how the Corydon commemorates the...

Eighth graders examine the impact of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation through the eyes of Indiana soldiers. In this American Civil War lesson, 8th graders read the proclamation and then students write essays that included letters...

Students solve problems involving ratio and proportion. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the currencies found in different countries. They create formulas to convert between the different currencies and use ratio and proportion...

Students discuss the position attained by the shoguns of feudal Japan, who replaced the emperor as the main source of political power and examine how this power was reflected in art.

Students critically investigate the issues surrounding the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan. They conclude if dropping the bombs was a correct decision or not and support their conclusions with documentation. Students tie in atomic...

Young scholars consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about Israel, Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip. They develop annotated timelines about the history of the region in the 20th century and create collages that...

Students explore the civilian costs of war and the concept of 'moral equivalence.'

Third graders investigate various aspects that are associated with the history of Maryland. They look at the establishment of America as becoming a superpower. They conduct research using the text provided. The students gather the...

Young scholars create newspapers and post them online for others to see.

Students interview United States war veterans to gain an understanding of the impact that war has had on the society, economy, family, individual and other aspects of life in American History.

Students read a narrative about the culture, heritage and history of Haiti including the contributions of Haitian immigrants in the U.S. They conduct further research on Haitian culture and prepare a presentation for the class.

Seventh graders create a Latin American portfolio in the form of a country presentation using PowerPoint software. They use their knowledge of geographic concepts to interpret maps, globes, charts, diagrams, and timelines.

High schoolers identify their local, state, and national officials. They create a short blurb about each official and their function in office. Students choose an issue of concern they would like to write to their local official about,...

Young scholars, through lecture and discussion, identify public lands of Texas and how the land was used during the 19th century. They read selections about public lands and work in groups to answer questions about the readings. In...

Seventh graders analyze various maps.  In this Geography lesson, 7th graders create a large map as a whole class.  Students write a letter to Mr. Waldseemuller. 

Eighth graders identify and analyze domestic and foreign policy. They develop analytical questions to ask a panel. They develop a sequence of events of each presidential office holder.