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Worksheet
Curated OER

Massachusetts Challenge

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this recognizing facts about the state of Massachusetts instructional activity, students read factual phrases and choose the who, what, or where answers. Students choose 10 multiple choice answers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Out of Old England in the 1630s-Flat Me Project

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars write letters to penpals. In this geography/literacy lesson plan, students become penpals with a classroom in England to learn about customs and society across the ocean. Flat Stanley by Will Holton is read aloud, and...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Boston

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers extensive information about the city of Boston. Read about its history, geography, government, and demographics. There are many links included containing information on related topics.
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Website
Other

Massachusetts Studies Project: African Americans in Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
The full title of this page is "African Americans in Massachusetts: Case Studies of Desegregation in 19th Century Nantucket and Boston." It features a timeline that covers the mid-19th century cases in Nantucket and Boston concerning the...
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Website
Other

Raid on Deerfield: The Many Stories of 1704

For Students 9th - 10th
This award-winning resource draws the reader into a consideration of history as witnessed from multiple perspectives. Discover the mystery of the French and Indian raid on colonial Deerfield, Massachusetts where five cultures clashed in...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Raid of Deerfield

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover facts about the raid at Deerfield, Massachusetts. This feature describes the attach of the colony, as well as the ally relationship between the French and Native Americans. Provides three pages of information, as well as an...
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Massachusetts! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Boston Tea Party

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a historical description of the events that led up to the Boston Tea Party (1773).
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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
Features key information regarding Massachusetts history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Massachusetts

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Library of Congress profiles Massachusetts in this fact-filled article about the "Old Colony State."