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Back to the Future
Students imagine what it would be like to travel back in time. In this creative writing lesson, students watch parts of the film Back to the Future and examine artifacts from the past. Students write a short story in which they travel...
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Star Systems
Students study a star system and see how the planets move around stars. In this star system lesson students complete an activity and see what an eclipse is.
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Introducing Vocabulary
Eleventh graders create a timeline of events. In this vocabulary instructional activity, 11th graders work in groups to create a timeline of major events that occurred during the Civil Rights era. Students present to class then create a...
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Working on the Moon
Students take a mission to the moon. In this space science lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about Earth's moon and the solar system. Students may take virtual missions to the moon and share information...
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Out and About: Football
Students explore British football. In this current events lesson, students visit the National Football Museum, the Scottish Football Museum, and the Manchester United Museum online or in person to discover the history of the game as well...
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Progress Amidst Prejudice: Portraits of African Americans in Missouri, 1880-1920
Students explore and analyze a database of historical portraits of an African American family of the late 1800's. They trace the migration of one of the African Americans as he/she migrates toward urban areas.
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Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada Immigration From 1896 (laurier) To 1947 (king)
Students study the immigration patterns in Canada from 1896 to 1947. They examine how the railroads played a part in the immigration process.
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Figurin Somepin 'Bout the Great Depression
Students create a scrapbook based on their research of the lives of migrants in California during the Great Depression.
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Liberty Ships
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrips to see various Victory Ships along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the U.S.
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The 2004 Presidential Election
Students examine the 2004 Presidential election between George W. Bush and John Kerry. Using a variety of primary source documents, they discover where the candidates stood on the issues. In groups, they create a tableau in which they...
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The Many Faces of Chimney Rock
Students will compare and contrast images of Chimney Rock that are part of the Nebraska Western Trails project. They view postcards, pictures, photos and paintings of Chimney Rock and then observe and chart the differences and similarities.
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Spy on a Spider
Students view slides or live specimens to name and describe the distinguishing features of groups of arthropods, especially spiders and insects. They complete worksheets, observe webs and then search for and record where spiders can be...
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Active Citizenship
Students think critically and then present the information they have researched about the government.
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An Investigation of Primary and Secondary Sources Using The Records on Mary McLeod Bethune
Students listen to a summary of the life of Mary Bethune. They read or listen to an excerpt from an interview with Mary Bethune. They discuss the differences between the transcript and the draft of the biography.
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The Lynching of Emmett Till
Young scholars will be introduced to the historiography of the Emmett Till murder to discover more about the case and to evaluate how history is reliant on interpretation. They will also refine analytical and critical thinking skills as...
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A Holocaust Story With A Happy Ending
In this social studies worksheet, students read the biography story of a Holocaust survivor. Then they could write a summary of the story.
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Saddam to Sue Over Underwear Photos
In this ESL worksheet, students read the given article and its presented vocabulary throughout. Students respond to 51 short answer, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank questions.
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Around Derby Museum and Art Gallery 2
In this Derby museum and Art Gallery worksheet, students answer several questions about the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Students answer 15 questions.
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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Students study Eleanor Roosevelt's spirit, personal style, and humanitarian efforts. They investigate their own community for volunteer organizations dedicated to helping others.
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Students investigate the community in which Lincoln and his family lived and explore how the citizens felt about him. The national issues that inspired Lincoln to act decisively in politics and that propelled him to the White House are...
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Yad Vashem-The Holocaust Martyrs¿¿ and Heroes¿¿ Remembrance Authority
Students, in groups, research a given topic surrounding the Holocaust and/or The Diary of Anne Frank. They complete informational presentations to be presented to the rest of the class and then assemble a classroom Holocaust Book that...
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An Encounter of Former Foes
Students examine a timeline on the internet showing the relationship between the American Government and the Nez Perce in the 19th Century. After looking at the timeline and included map, students answer questions.
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Folklore in Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God
Students read Zora Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God and explore her life history as well as novel analysis activities. In this novel analysis instructional activity, students identify elements in the novel and its overall literary...
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Breaking News English: Saddam to Sue over Underwear Photos
In this English learning exercise, students read " Saddam to Sue over Underwear Photos," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.