Neh: Edsit Ement: Couriers in the Inca Empire

Students examine how the Inca communicated over large distances. They locate the Inca Empire on a map, define key vocabulary terms, play the game, 'telephone,' and create a quipu to show the year they were born.

In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "What's In A Name?" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

Understanding the important events in United States history and being able to recognize how history affects current events are crucial skills for learners. This lesson plan lets them examine and analyze important milestones through...

In U.S. history, two families have had a father and a son hold the office of President. Students can use research skills to look into the office of the President and the two families that have followed the old adage - "Like father, like...

Take a trip back in time with this exciting lesson plan! Explore the Egyptian pyramids with the wealth of resources presented on this site. Provides links to information, photos, and much more!

Students will be able to apply knowledge about the writing process in this lesson plan about communicating with the President of the United States. Presidential Resources, academic content standards and ways to extend the instructional...

Comparing and contrasting are skills that are utilized in this lesson plan. Teacher resources and detailed activities will help the students learn about the schools in early America.

Quilts, in addition to being a great thing to have to cuddle up on the couch with, have historically been used to tell stories and bring friends and families together. This lesson plan leads students through a series of activities on...

Select from lesson plans that challenge students to compare everyday objects from colonial times to present day objects. Links to sites with photos and other primary sources will assist students in their comparison.

Students explore how the Inca communicated across the bast stretches of their mountain realm.