Curated OER
Lesson Plan on Family History and Past Generations
Second graders listen to The Keeping Quilt and through class/small group discussion relate this story to beliefs, customs, and traditions of their own families. They make a class quilt based on these discussions.
Curated OER
Kirigami: The Ancient Art of Paper Cutting
Young scholars perform inquiry into the ancient art of Kirigami. The research provides a context for the lesson and how it is related to History. Students also appreciate the art for the sake of its contribution to culture.
Education World
Every Day Edit - Nellie Bly, Journalist
In this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about journalist Nellie Bly. The errors range from capitalization, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Education World
Every Day Edit - The Kentucky Derby
For this everyday editing learning exercise, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about the Kentucky Derby. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
Education World
Every Day Edit - Prime Minister Tony Blair
In this everyday editing learning exercise, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about Prime Minister Tony Blair. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
Education World
Every Day Edit - Wisconsin
In this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about Wisconsin. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
Education World
Every Day Edit - Florence Nightingale
In this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about the Florence Nightingale. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
Education World
Every Day Edit - President John Adams
In this everyday editing activity, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about President John Adams. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Curated OER
Europe (1871-1914)
In this online interactive history quiz learning exercise, learners respond to 45 multiple choice questions about European history between the years of 1871 and 1914. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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High Middle Ages (1000-1200)
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the High Middle Ages. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Italian Renaissance (1330-1550)
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Italian Renaissance. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Enlightenment (1650–1800)
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Enlightenment. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Europe (1848-1871)
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 43 multiple choice questions about Europe between the years of 1848 and 1871. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The First Years of the Union (1797-1809)
In this online interactive history quiz instructional activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about early American history. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Spark Notes
The Scientific Revolution (1550-1700): Study Questions
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the Scientific Revolution. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
Spark Notes
The Scientific Revolution (1550-1700): Review Test
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice questions about the Scientific Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
D-Day: Commemorating the Sacrifice and Planning
Logistical and tactical considerations are important to understanding June 6, 1944.
Poetry Foundation
Dream in Color - High School
Whether focusing on African American poets, Black History Month, or the poetic experience, an amazing toolkit that encourages learners to develop unique poetic voices deserves a place in your curriculum.
Echoes & Reflections
Studying The Holocaust
While many young scholars are familiar with the Holocaust, they may not understand the specific history that led to the unprecedented atrocity. The first lesson in the unit helps teachers gauge their pupils' background knowledge. A...
Memorial Hall Museum
Problems and Events Leading Up To the Attack of 1704
Groups read primary and secondary sources detailing the ambush at Bloody Brook on September 18, 1675 and the attack on The Falls in May of 1676. After examining the results of each attack, groups reflect on the language used in the...
Curated OER
Leprechaun Dust
Learners make "leprechaun dust" in this short art lesson plan using Jello instant pistachio pudding, small jars, milk, and spoons. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with early-elementary students. Can be combined with the reading...
Center for Civic Education
Matching Game with the US Constitution
In September we celebrate Constitution Day. Begin the celebration with a grand conversation about the US Constitution. Follow up the in-depth discussion with a learning game in which scholars match terms to images such as the...
Curated OER
A RELEVANT APPROACH TO HISTORY (AT-RISK LEARNERS)
Students do many activities which assist in teaching them individuals and societies in order that the student develop an awareness of the differences and likenesses of people. This many help the learner to realize his potential.
Scholastic
Perfect Postcards: Illinois
Connect the geography and history of Illinois using an art-centered lesson plan on the railroads. The railroad connected once-distant places, particularly in the Midwest. Using research, class members create postcards of fictional...