Mrs. O's House: Mystery Object Challenge

Students recognize the states in the continental United States and find their state. In this patriotic symbols lesson, students explore unfair taxation practices. Students understand the benefits of democracy participate in activities...

With a brief story and photo of an image, students will do some digging to figure out how old the object pictured is and the history behind it.

Over 100 choices of project-based learning activities are provided to enhance teaching U.S. Constitution and civics topics in the classroom.

Research Benjamin Franklin's life. With this project, students will decide which of his discoveries holds the longest lasting effect.

Delve into your community's history. Who is the guy that a bridge or street is named after in your town? Why was he or she important? This project encourages students to get to know the history of the community better.

Take a close look at the resources provided and consider how young scholars can put their school and/or community on the map. Discover cartography, virtual mapping, and points of interest in town or of the school.

Students will review the scenario and resources to select a person or group from the state, community, building, etc. to nominate for the Prominent Person Award and create a multi-media presentation of the nominee.