Connect events of the past to events of today. Budding historians read an eight paragraph passage describing the Watergate scandal. They then connect the Nixon scandal to sex scandals of recent times. There are six critical thinking...

Invite your learners to take a look at life during the term of United States president George Washington through analysis of an interesting primary source. The document summarizes American manufacturing capacities, as detailed...

In this letter to the President activity, learners write a letter to the President about earthquakes and volcanoes. Students include 4 bullet points in their letters.

How do you know which college is for you? Upper graders consider multiple factors about the college application process, the college system, and how colleges are ranked. They read a New York Times article on the subject then compose blog...

In this online interactive President Obama worksheet, students examine 10 words and names regarding the president and his policies and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for...

In this online interactive President George Washington worksheet, students examine 10 words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

In this online interactive President Obama learning exercise, students examine 16 words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This learning exercise may also be printed for classroom use.

In this online interactive Abraham Lincoln worksheet, students examine 10 Lincoln-related words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

In this alcoholism in Russia 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...

Blogs can be a good way for learners to engage in writing, critical thinking, and social media in a formal way. The New York Times has provided learners age 13-18 with an article, background information, and several prompts to get them...

In this rappers activity, learners 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, and more...

In this Parkinson disease instructional activity, 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...

In this French pension strikes 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...

In this Robert Mugabe and Hugo Chavez worksheet, 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...

After reading about the presidential race in 1976, learners think critically about presidential legacy. They read all of the provided background information, related New York Times articles, and then respond to a writing prompt via blog...

In this acrostic poem learning exercise, students write a poem about the state of Washington. Students use the letters in WASHINGTON to begin each new line of the poem.

In this active and passive voice activity, students write sentences and choose the correct tense for the active and passive voice. Students complete 3 activities total.

Discover the impact and importance of data releases about current economic conditions in the United States. Your class members will learn about data revision and the GDP, and how these figures can alter people's views on the economy.

In this grammar worksheet, students supply all necessary punctuation marks in fifteen sentences. Students place a C in the space provided if the sentence is correct.

In this Missouri worksheet, students read 14 clues about the state of Missouri. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.

In this ESL/ELL lesson, students read or listen to an article entitled, "Gap Inc. Launches Sweatshop Enquiry." They complete a variety of reading and discussion activities based on the article. They discuss clothing, childhood, and...

In this Progressive Era worksheet, learners review a chapter as they read 10 descriptions identifying who or what is speaking, respond to 4 short answer questions, and explain a historical theme regarding this time period in United...

In this American Revolution worksheet, students read 5 paragraphs, each giving clues about a famous person in the Revolutionary War. Students use a word bank to find the answer.

In this hangman puzzle worksheet, students are given clues about six different famous hangings. They are to solve each puzzle and write the name of the person who was hanged.