Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why Is North Korea Going At It Alone?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the division of North and South Korea. They identify the ideological differences and the tensions between the two countries. They discuss the threat of nuclear weapons as well.
Interactive
Curated OER

Battle of Franklin Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about the Battle of Franklin. Students may check their answers immediately.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Role Of NATO

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In this NATO lesson plan, students research the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech, and the Berlin airlift and how...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

US Policy In Somalia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the US policy for the country of Somalia. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They locate the country and then discuss major geographical features of the areas. Students discuss the present US...
Worksheet
Curated OER

U. S. History Worksheet, #69

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history instructional activity, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Civil War. A short answer question is posed to students as well.
Interactive
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Africa

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Africa learning exercise, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Battle of Corydon

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the Battle of Corydon, its military leaders, and its influence on the town. In this Battle of Corydon lesson, 4th graders develop vocabulary needed to complete the lesson, listen as the teacher reads The Battle of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Virginia in the Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils examine the role of Virginia during the Civil War. In groups, they brainstorm ideas about why they believe so many battles took place in Virginia. Using a map, they locate the major battles on land and in the ocean. To end the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arrest of the Maryland Legislature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this Civil War history worksheet, students read and discuss a selection regarding the arrest of the Maryland legislature.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Read All About It! Looking at Newspapers.

For Students 5th - 7th
In this newspaper worksheet, learners read about emotive language, then choose headlines that are most likely to excite a reader, re-write headlines, replacing words with more emotive words, and read a short article and answer 3 related...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Airborne & Special Operations Museum

For Students 9th - 12th
In this history activity, students solve a crossword puzzle on various Special Operations during wartimes. They identify various dates in history and define why they were significant. Finally, students name specific military groups.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Battle of Lexington

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students discover the Missouri River and its importance during the Civil War.  In this U.S. history lesson plan, students examine a map of the great Battle of Lexington, and discuss why the Missouri River was a key element to the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Battle of Mill Springs

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This lesson could be used in teaching units on the Civil War or on the commemoration of wars.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 21 - The Cold War to 1960

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Cold War 1950's America and respond to 50 short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
Small Planet Communications

Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss political, social, and personal issues relating to the Civil War from various perspectives using internet sources. Students write various selections from Civil War characters' point of view.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Marshall Plan for Rebuilding Western Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the aftermath of World War II. In this Marshall Plan lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the plan to rebuild Western Europe and its outcome.  Young scholars respond to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Poland's Next Step

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate the history of Poland. They explore various Polish historical websites, explore an interactive online map of Polish cities, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about Poland.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Airborne & Special Operations Museum Crossword

For Students Higher Ed
In this museum crossword students read 88 clues and fit the answers in this very difficult puzzle without a word bank. This can only be used if students have visited the Airborne & Special Operations Museum.
Interactive
Curated OER

Eisenhower & the New Modern Republicanism (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 10 matching questions regarding the presidency of Eisenhower and New Modern Republicanism. Students may check their answers immediately
Worksheet
Curated OER

Primary Source: Churchill Speaks to the British People

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II learning exercise, students read an excerpt of a speech from Winston Churchill to the British people. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the speech.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

The Battle of Prairie Grove: Civilian Recollections of the Civil War (70)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Understand the violence of the Civil War through the eyes of young women whose homes were in the midst of an important battle and continuing conflict.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Turning the Tide in Europe, 1942-1944

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the reasons why the U.S. government decided to focus on the defeat of Germany and Japan and assess the wisdom of this decision. They analyze the magnitude of the U-Boat threat in the Atlantic.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The French & Indian War

For Students 6th - 8th
For this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the French and Indian War. A short answer question is included as well.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Main Causes of World War Two Crossword

For Students 7th - 12th
In this causes of World War II crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 14 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.