Interactive
Curated OER

Fact and Opinion Pre-Test

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this fact/opinion worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to view correct answers. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine how Martin Luther King Day is celebrated in the United States. They practice treating others equally and respectfully. They also identify ways in which they can help King's dream of peace a reality.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Assorted Facts

For Students 6th - 9th
In this research skills worksheet, students use the appropriate reference to answer the questions. There are 5 questions on this page.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Easter Challenge

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Easter fun activity learning exercise, students use the 39 clues to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
Interactive
Curated OER

Symbols of Georgia

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Georgia worksheet, students complete a 16 question fill in the blank on-line interactive quiz about the state of Georgia. Students complete sentences about the capital city, state bird, flower, gemstone, fish, song and famous...
Worksheet
Curated OER

ESL Holiday Lessons: National Jelly Bean Day

For Students 6th - 11th
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about National Jelly Bean Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30...
Interactive
Curated OER

Word Groups 1

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this word groups worksheet, students read the words in each problem and choose what group they all belong to. Students complete 10 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Contemporary Immigration Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research contemporary immigrations of Africans to the United States. They investigate the laws and regulations of immigration and the impact of immigration on the nation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Panama Canal Treaties: How Treaties Are Ratified

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gain an understanding of how the executive and legislative branches, influenced by popular opinion, work toward the ratification of a treaty. They examine the influences and impact of lobbying and special interests in the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Nuclear Option

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars explore the history behind judicial nominations as well as the filibuster process. They discuss and debate filibuster merits and detractions, its use and alleged misuse, and what some Congressional leaders are currently...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where Were You?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students interview their parents about certain historical events. They take notes and share the interview with the class.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sandra Day O'Connor

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students describe the achievements and positions that Sandra Day O'Connor has held. They give specific dates of Sandra Day O'Connor's achievements and positions. They identify other great achievements performed by women.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Holidays--Martin Luther King Day

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this Martin Luther King Day worksheet, students answer ten questions associated with Martin Luther King and his special day.
Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docs Teach: President Reagan and the Cold War: Vision and Diplomacy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
See how Ronald Reagan's rhetoric evolved from his speech calling the Soviet Union an "evil empire" to his signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by examining photographs and documents.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: President Reagan's Speech at the Brandenburg Gate

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "President Reagan's Speech at the Brandenburg Gate" by President Ronald Reagan, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...
Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
President Reagan was known as the "Great Communicator". Examine why he was elected President by a landslide and his policies during his two terms. This source contains an overview of information, references for further study, questions...
Primary
The History Place

The History Place: Ronald Reagan: "Tear Down This Wall"

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source text, graphics, photos and audio-clips of President Reagan's historic speech given on June 12, 1987, in West Berlin calling for an end to the Cold War and the Berlin Wall.
Primary
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Ronald Reagan on the Challenger Disaster" by President Ronald Reagan

For Students 5th - 7th
President Ronald Reagan delivered this speech to the grieving nation on January 28, 1986, when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, leading to the death of its seven crew members. A specific purpose for reading...
Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Reagan's biography, a timeline of events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, a large collections of videos with many of his speeches, and more.
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan, Our Fortieth President [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This lesson tells the story of Ronald Reagan's rise from a small town in Illinois to the highest political office in the United States: the presidency. It also examines his political principles. The lesson focuses on Ronald Reagan's...
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: The Legacy of Ronald Reagan [Pdf]

For Teachers 7th - 9th
This lesson traces Ronald Reagan's ascent from obscurity to the pinnacle of political power in the United States. It also examines the constitutional, political, and civic principles associated with the public life of Ronald Reagan...
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan and Executive Power [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Ronald Reagan and Executive Power" examines the use of presidential powers by Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States. It explores Article II of the Constitution, which grants the president executive powers.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Man Who Shot Reagan Wins Mental Hospital Release

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN article covering John Hinckley's supervised release from the mental hospital. Provides background material on the assasination attempt on Ronald Reagan.
Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
President Reagan (1911-2004) was the oldest president elected to office. Read essays, interviewa and facts about Reagan's life before, during and after his administration.