What's In A Name? British Surnames Derived from Places

Learners study the Civil War. They conduct research in order to find out more information about the Battle of Corydon. Using this information, they create accurate props and sets for a play about this battle. They perform the play in...

Middle schoolers examine the way that many place names in Arkansas came to be. By looking at Arkansas highway maps, they find names that come from the characteristics of each of the state's six geographical divisions. This interesting...

Here is a mid-unit assessment for a group of lessons studying the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The first half of this instructional activity calls for several forms of review. Your class will review the content of the...

Students examine British surnames that are derived from family occupations. They investigate some of the more common names that are still prevalent today.

Students investigate the origins of Non-British surnames that exist in modern America. They examine the meanings of these surnames.

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.

Designed specifically for lower elementary pupils, this is a great biographical research project in which students research a famous American, and then design creative poster boards to help them "become" the famous...

Students use guiding questions in order to provide a context for research within the lesson. They explain how certain British surnames derive from people's occupations, and recognize some of the more common names still prevalent.

Students use a guiding question in order to provide a context for future research. They develop an understanding of British surnames derived from locations and learn some of the more common names still prevalent today.

Students investigate the origins of last names in Medieval times. They read and discuss an informational handout, complete a worksheet, and pick a new surname for themselves based on where they live, what they like to do, or a parent's...