Students examine a portrait of Maconaquah and compose a list of things they observe about her. They look at her age, clothing, jewelry, and her emotions based on her facial expression. Conclusions are drawn as they "read" the pictures...

Students explore Plum Grove located in Iowa City. In this Iowa history lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the history of Plum Grove and the leadership of Robert Lucas. Students select assessment...

In this Indra Nooyi instructional activity, learners read about the life of the CEo of Pepsi, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

Second graders study the Shakers of the 19th century and practice a traditional Shaker song, complete with dance motions.

In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 21 matching questions regarding colonial America. Students may check their answers immediately.

Studentsview a video of the Dave Matthews Band and identify the various instruments used by them. They identify a variety of techniques used to produce musical sound on these instruments. finally, they discuss the function of each part...

In this grammar worksheet, students use commas to set off nonrestrictive elements, parenthetical expressions, transitional connectives and contrasted elements in eighteen sentences.

Students practice their reading comprehension skills by reading an article about Herbert Hoover. They answer questions to test for comprehension.

In this reading comprehension activity, students read a paragraph about Susan B. Anthony and then respond to 5 short answer questions.

In this Iowa worksheet, students answer questions about famous people and places in Iowa. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.

For this Iowa worksheet, students answer clues in a crossword about Iowa's famous people and places. Students answer 10 clues.

Students explore Tom Jones.

In this ESL state nicknames worksheet, students read an article about states and their nicknames, then complete 6 related questions. A link to audio and additional resources is given.

This writing activity instructs students to read a short paragraph about Susan B. Anthony, then write 5 questions to 5 answers. This activity would be quite useful when teaching students about sentence structure, and different types of...

Students demonstrate an understanding of healthy eating habits and of following a fitness program. They visit Yosemite Institute.

Presents key ideas for examining the history of the Quakers in colonial America and their core beliefs.

Essays on the history of the Quaker religion from its origins in England in 1652. Focuses mainly on the Society of Friends in Colonial America but also tells of the current state of Quakerism.

This resource presents an essay that describes the founding of Pennsylvania as a refuge for Quakers.

In this lesson, 5th graders learn about the people who founded the Pennsylvania colony and the role that religion played in shaping it. Includes background information for the teacher. Students explore primary resource readings on the...

Read about the history of the Quakers, also called the Religious Society of Friends, who are the oldest organized Christian church in North Carolina.

Mary Dyer was on a spiritual quest to Boston, to Portsmouth, to Newport, and to the northwest coast of England, where she became an ardent member of a new religion - a Quaker, or a member of the Society of Friends. Determined to spread...

The Quakers were persecuted in England and in many English colonies. Read about William Penn's establishment of the colony of Pennsylvania where Quakers and others could live with religious liberty.

A survey of the Quaker writers from the Colonial period extracted from The Cambridge History of English and American Literature.

This unit explores the documented perceptions of Native Americans, religious faiths, physical challenges of new lands and how the combination of immigrants and Native Americans shaped the New World. Click on "Activities" for related...