In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a passage about the early history of the state of New Jersey and answer true and false questions. Students write 10 answers.

In this literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Richter's A Light in the Forest. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.

Students use history to create knowledge of how soil has changed in the state of Ohio. The instructional activity is cross curricular in nature and uses Along the Ohio Trail as a source of literature for reflection.

Students study the events of the Spirit Lake Massacre. In this Iowa history lesson, students consider the role of Abbie Gardner in the Spirit Lake Massacre as their instructor presents a lecture.

In this Colorado reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.

In this Georgia reading comprehension activity, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.

In this Tennessee worksheet, students read a selection about the history of Tennessee, then complete a set of 10 true/false questions. 

In this North Carolina worksheet, students read about the early history of North Carolina and answer true and false questions about it. Students answer 10 true and false questions.

In this Arkansas reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.

Eleventh graders explain that elements of the early settlement of Deerfield can still be seen in the town layout and in some of the early 18th century houses which survive. They read and analyze historical maps and analyze a drawing of...

In this westward growth activity, students use lyrics given to follow along with the song "Grew to the West," filling in blanks to answer simple questions throughout. Students then answer 10 additional questions about the song. Song link...

Fourth graders discuss the importance of Coronado's expedition through Texas and the trials his men endured during the journey. They view and discuss a map of Coronado's route, the effects of weather on the Great Plains, and Buffalo....

Andrew Boxer traces the origins of a historical issue still as controversial and relevant today as in past centuries. At the start of the twentieth century there were approximately 250,000 Native Americans in the USA - just 0.3 per cent...

This biographical sketch of Mary Cornelius Winder at the Oneida Indian Nation site describes the struggles of the Indian land claim movement.

In this activity, students will compare and contrast two documents from the Revolutionary period written by 1) a combined group of Native American tribes and 2) an American territorial governor, Arthur St. Clair. Students will analyze...

Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.

This essay is an extensive looks at the dispute between the Hopi and Navajo Nations over land in Arizona.

Read a letter from 1831 that relays the efforts of the Cherokees to keep their land through negotiations with the Mexican government. This site includes images of the original letter as well as line-by-line transcription of the...

A rich website all about the Iroquois nation, past and present.

Read how the Confederate Congress dealt with issues about claims of land by states, Native Americans, and squatters west of the Appalachian Mountains. See how the Land Ordinance of 1785 divided up the land, supported public education,...

Peace 4 Turtle Island

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry lesson allows students study two 17th-century maps of Virginia and think...

Website from Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe provides information on the Tribe's government, current issues, news, events, and more.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tlingit, a native tribe. (Note: Content is not the most current.)