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World Theatre Day
In this World Theatre Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, unscramble the words, sequencing, unscramble the sentences,...
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Geldof Announces "Live 8" Concerts
In this ELL/ESL learning exercise, students work with a paragraph about the "Live 8" concerts of 2005. They complete activities in which they write lists of famous people, give opinions about "Live 8", complete true and false questions,...
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The Education of Henry Adams Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about The Education of Henry Adams. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Arizona Challenge
In this Arizona worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions about Arizona. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Picture the 60s
Young scholars consider how the 1960's impacted Great Britain. In this contemporary history activity, students visit selected websites to discover information about the decade, popular culture, and women's rights.
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It's All in the Translation
Students compare and contrast translations of Greek literature. In this dramatic literature lesson plan, students read and perform passages from four different translations of Euripides's Hecuba. Students discuss how the...
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Reading Comprehension
In this comprehension worksheet, 2nd graders read a passage, ask questions for the answers given, fill in the blanks with some, any, a, or an, and more. Students complete 3 activities.
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Naomi Campbell
In this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Naomi Campbell and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Revolutionary Boston
Students annotate core maps to explain either the political or the military situation in the British North American colonies, using Boston as a case study. They explain the British military strategy for suppressing the rebellion in Boston.
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Drawing Anime Style
Students use a graphic organizer to explore the drawing style known as Anime. They conduct research from a variety of internet resources to come up with a better comprehension of the style and how it is drawn.
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Tolerance
Students are encouraged to have a sense of tolerance, including racial differnces, in order to enjoy the richness and diversity of life. They are shown readiness to look beyond surface impressions. Students appreciate that other's...
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The Museum Idea
Learners discover the nature and uses of museums by completing several creative projects. Students also analyze abstract art with teacher guidance.
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The Log Book of a Connecticut Slave Trade Ship
Seventh graders investigate the slave trade. In this Middle Passage instructional activity, 7th graders read excerpts of ship logs from Connecticut Slave Trade ships. Students respond to the provided analysis questions based on the...
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Out & About: The Egyptians
Learners discover the accomplishments of the Egyptians. In this ancient Egypt lesson plan, students take a closer look at Egyptian contributions to modern society as they visit the suggested museums and...
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The Powhatan Indians' English Boy
Sixth graders write a historical fiction narrative. In this interdisciplinary lesson, 6th graders read the historical fiction Henry Spelman: The Powhatan Indians' English Boy. Students write a piece from the point of view of the main...
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Applications of Cargoes from Three Continents to the Latin Classroom
Students discuss the importance of communication and writing in their daily lives. In groups, they use the internet to research the development of letters, alphabets and writing materials. They trace the spread of the Latin language...
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I See The Rhythm : The Study of Blues and Jazz
Young scholars gain an appreciation for various types of music. Using the music of the past, they compare it with the music of today. In groups, they research periods in which blues and jazz were most popular and write their own piece of...
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Using Evidence from a Shipwreck to Explore Late Bronze Age Trade in the Mediterranean
Students examine a shipwreck from the late Bronze Age. As a class, they view a variety of slides to describe the cargo and examine the artifacts found on the wreckage. They discuss what each object tells them about the crew and the time...
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A Timeline of Cold War Events
Pupils create a timeline of the major events of the Cold War and explain their effect on Canada. They utilize a worksheet and a website imbedded in this plan which guide their research and presentations.
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Vincent's Flowers
Students become acquainted with Vincent Van Gogh and examine how pastels can be used to create a variety of lines and textural effects.
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John Smith Map Lesson Plan
Fourth graders answer questions about John Smith, and also they figure out what was necessary are needed for surviival. Students are given a replica of Smith's 1612 map, they then answer questions using the map as their resource. ...
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Vincent's Flowers
Students create sunflower paintings using pastels, pencils, and construction paper in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the artwork of Vincent van Gogh and the book Camille and the Sunflowers by...
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Melbourne - Reading Comprehension Podcards Worksheet
For this reading comprehension worksheet, middle schoolers read a one page passage about Melbourne, Australia. They complete approximately 30 fill in the blank questions dealing with the passage. Students also identify seven synonyms. ...
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The Rosetta Stone: Where Does It Belong?
In this Rosetta Stone worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article on the Rosetta Stone. Students respond to 4 short answer questions regarding the article. Vocabulary words from the article and their definitions are also...