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Cold War Conflicts
Students participate in extensive discussion about the Cold War and then analyze and express their opinions (at least one for each of the 3 questions) posting them to a discussion board.
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Notes on Civil War People
In this notes on Civil War people learning exercise, 6th graders fill in the blanks to complete 10 sentences about famous people from the American Civil War era.
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The Cold War at Home
Eleventh graders discover the perspective of Cold War on the American homefront. In this Cold War instructional activity, 11th graders watch Duck and Cover video segments that instruct citizens what to do in case of nuclear attack....
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FOCUSING ON CIVIL WAR HISTORY & INFORMATION SEEKING
Students use a Web resource to obtain information on a specific subject; study the nature of naval warfare and commerce raiding during the Civil War; and assume the identity of a participant and viewing the events of the era from that...
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War Heroes & Woes
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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Civil War Battles Worksheet
In this Civil War instructional activity, students complete the graphic organizer with details about the 8 listed Civil War battles.
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Intro to the Cold War
Eleventh graders examine the Cold War. In this American History activity, 11th graders develop answers to comprehension questions about the song "We Didn't Start the Fire". Students write a persuasive essay at the end of the unit.
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My Secret War: Lesson 13
Fifth graders explore the effect of World War II on the lives of children in America. In this social studies instructional activity, 5th graders read My Secret War and discuss the events that occurred.
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The Home Front - "Food Will Win The War"
Students define and identify propaganda. They analyze the multiple sides of an issue (problem resolution skills), then discuss the racial environment of Alabama during World War I. They reate a poster reflecting the concerns of the time...
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Prisoners of war
High schoolers explore the theory of Prisoners of war. Students investigate various human rights issued thru the Geneva Convention. High schoolers relate learned facts to the American troops being killed in Iraqi fighting.
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Ira Hayes: A Forgotten World War II Marine Hero
Students research the contributions of Ira Hayes. They research Ira Hayes as a World War II Marine hero. They write a report on his contributions and explain why he has been "forgotten" in American history despite his role at Iwo Jima....
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World War One – Weapons - Crossword
In this World War I weapons crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 11 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Chapter 6 – Road to the Civil War
In this U.S. history learning exercise, students read assigned textbook pages detailing the causes of the Civil War and respond to 37 short answer questions.
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What is to Become of the World After the War?
Students analyze primary sources regarding World War II. In this World War II lesson, students read "The Atlantic Charter," and respond to questions about the document.
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Interpreting Quotes From Native Americans and European Americans
Students examine the relations between Native Americans and European Americans in the late 1700's and early 1800's. In this Native American history instructional activity, students read and analyze quotes from Atiatoharongwen, Tecumseh,...
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Jean Fritz's American History Series
Students explore children's literature by reading biographies in class. In this history analysis lesson, students read books written by Jean Fritz about the Revolutionary War and discuss the events that led up to the critical moment....
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The Civil War in Art and Literature
Students examine art related to the Civil War. They participate in activities that allow them to write poetry and drawings. They create their own journal and collect their work in a binder.
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United States-Japanese Relations in Post World War II Era
Ninth graders analyze political cartoons and posters relating to the United States and Japan in the period following World War II. They discuss the positive and negative consequences of the United States occupation of Japan.
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Civil War Bookmarks
In this Civil War learning exercise, students cut out bookmarks they can use that have the American and Confederate flags on them and say The Civil War. Students cut out 5 bookmarks.
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War of 1812 Begins
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the beginning of the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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World War II
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 21 matching questions regarding World War II. Students may check their answers immediately
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Slavery in America at the Time of the Civil War: Navigating a Website
Students discover how to navigate websites. In this Civil War instructional activity, students conduct research on slavery as they visit a website to experience oral, written, and digital texts and performances by slaves from the Civil...
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Vietnam War: Kennedy Assassination
Students determine how the Kennedy assassination impacted the United States and, more specifically, the Vietnam War. In this 20th century American history lesson, students read books and view video clips of the event and then write...
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U.S. Expansion and the Age of Empire
In this American foreign policy worksheet, students respond to 2 essay questions about expansionism in the country during the 20th century.
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