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Imperialism in Africa
Students study imperialism in Africa. For this Imperialism lesson, students consider how democratic revolutions around the world led to imperialism in Africa.
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Bound for Britain
Students discover the great immigration to the United Kingdom by examining historic photographs. In this world history lesson, students research the migration of West Indians to England in the early 1950's. Students read...
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AFGHANISTAN IN RUINS
High schoolers explore the meaning of the term global interdependence, why rich countries help poorer countries, and match types of international aid to their scenarios.
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World War II Notes
In this World War II study guide worksheet, students read the notes provided regarding U.S. involvement in the war and add notes of their own.
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Read All About It! Events and People of the 1930s and 1940s That Shaped California and the Nation.
Students look carefully at four photographs by Dorothea Lange and discuss them in terms of what is depicted and what she may have wanted to communicate. They review what they learned about the Dust Bowl, the Depression, the war era, and...
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Memorandum of a Conference with President Eisenhower after Sputnik
Young scholars use the National Archives to research how the United States and the Soviet Union south to maintain its supremacy after World War II.
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Year of the Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi
High schoolers analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.
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US Policy Toward Egypt: A Dialogue
Young scholars examine U.S. foreign policy concerning the 2011 Egyptian uprising. In this current events lesson, students discuss the uprising in Egypt and examine news reports related to it. Young scholars then discuss their feelings...
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Rationing in WWII
What was life like in Britain during World War II? Discover how England used rationing to encourage conservation during a time of war. Learners will see images of actual ration books and read how people used them to buy clothes, food,...
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News Coverage WWII
Students explore how Americans were affected by news coverage of World War II.
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Ancient China
Unveil the mysteries of ancient China in this presentation, which includes photographs of historic relics from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Slides detail the Hsia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties; especially helpful is the final slide, which...
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Iran: 1960-1970
High schoolers read a passage outlining changes that occurred in Iran after WWII, particularly the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini. They answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Alaska Crossword
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the statements about Alaska and find 10 words to complete the crossword puzzle.
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American Revolution Simulation: Colonial History, Drama
Middle schoolers explain why the American colonies declared the independence, students should relate to that which is held most dearly i.e. life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. They participate in a drama that illustrates this.
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Sadako
Students engage in a literature study in order to comprehend the times of the Japanese during World War II. Specifically they look at the life of a little girl named Sadako in Hiroshima and how she overcomes her deadly disease of Leukemia.
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What Sharing Really Means
Students examine the meaning of generosity and how sharing can be a cultural trait. In this cultural trait lesson, students read a text about the culture of generosity in Africa. Students complete a discussion activity and journal activity.