Students examine the Lancasterian school system during the country's formation. In groups, they identify the contributions of Noah Webster, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Joseph Lancaster in the educational field. They travel...

After studying American Romanticism, present your class with this two-page quiz. Since they originally followed a PowerPoint presentation (not included), you'll have to fill in some holes during instruction to prepare them for this quiz....

In this National Dictionary Day worksheet, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions,...

Full of good information and photos from the 1700's to the 2004 election, this powerpoint could be a great resource in a lecture about American nationalism. While the slides require commentary and smooth transitions (as well as a little...

For this Connecticut activity worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit the knowledge they have of firsts in the state of Connecticut.

In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 20 matching questions regarding reform movements. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

For this probability worksheet, 5th graders use the information given on five particular days in April to answer eight probability questions relating to the activities listed for April.

In this recognizing words with more than one spelling worksheet, students read about word origins and printing histories, use a dictionary for alternative spellings, and write acceptable spellings. Students write fifteen answers.

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 statements about 'firsts' that occurred in the state of Connecticut. Students complete the 10 word crossword puzzle.

In this Antebellum South learning exercise, students read assigned textbook pages on the Antebellum counterculture and society and respond to 37 short answer questions.

Students learn the importance of education in pre- and post-Revolutionary Deerfield.