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Canadian Studies Exercise
In this Canadian history worksheet, 6th graders review many aspects of Canadian studies. Students complete 10 fill in the blank questions, 5 essay questions and 10 true/false questions.
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Reading: Texting Elephants
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 4-paragraphs selection, read the attached glossary and respond to 12 true or false questions.
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Missouri
In this Missouri learning exercise, students read a detailed 2 page history of the state. Students answer ten true and false questions about the passage.
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How to Work With Time Zones
Learners solve time zone problems. In this time zone lesson, students view a time zone map and learn about the 24 time zones. Learners are given a worksheet where they compute the time in different areas.
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The Jeffersonian Age: 1800 - 1824 (5)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 15 fill in the blank questions regarding the Jeffersonian Age. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Tennessee Activity
For this Tennessee worksheet, students read a selection about the history of Tennessee, then complete a set of 10 true/false questions.
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Rhythm and Movement
Third graders identify the rhythms and movements found in different works of art. In this visual arts lesson, 3rd graders view samples of art work and use hand gestures to demonstrate the movement of the image. Students pick one art...
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Town Meeting with Class
Students discover civic responsibility and the purpose of town meetings. For this U.S. Government lesson, students investigate how the government is involved with almost every decision made in a city, no matter how big or small....
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Gray Whales on the Move
Learners study whale migration and their natural history. In this migration lesson students plot whale migration on a map and describe their ecosystems.
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United States & Canada: How Are We The Same? How Are We Different?
Young scholars compare and contrast similarities and differences between Canada and the US. In this geography lesson, students read various articles and identify similarities and differences in economies, cultures, geography,...
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Migration - An African-American Adventure During WWI
Sixth graders explore the push/pull factors that influenced the South to North migration. In this African-American migration lesson, 6th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students write a letter to the...
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Paint My Counties: Map Coloring the Counties of Arizona
Fourth graders identify the counties of Arizona. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders color a county map of Arizona using the fewest number of colors possible. Students write a persuasive paragraph.
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Desert Views - First Impressions: Travelers on the Gila Trail
Students draw animals and plants that are described to them as they read passages of people who traveled across the Gila Trail in the Southwest. In this Gila Trail lesson plan, students also write a letter describing a plant or animal in...
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Butterfly Round-Up
Learners classify the characteristics of butterflies and moths moths. In this life cycle lesson, students identify butterflies and moths common in the state of Iowa as well as their characteristics. Learners then learn the proper...
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The American Land
Students identify the 5 major regions of the United States on a map and then research one of the regions in groups. In this regions lesson plan, students use their textbooks to research.
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Treasure Hunt Region
Students are introduced to new geography related vocabulary words. In groups, they focus on a different region of the school and develop a new name for it. They create a treasure map for another group to use in the region of the school...
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Comparing Cities
Students research the characteristics of cities in two different geographical areas. Using the internet, they take notes on the information they collect and record their observations on the two cities. They discover how the location...
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Transport
Students analyze wind barbs and determine which way the wind is blowing and how hard the wind is blowing. They access near real time wind data and pollutant animations to track the transport and destination of pollutants.
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The Wildland/Urban Interface Dilemma
Students examine all sides of the issues surrounding wildland fire. Groups assume the roles of different people who must decide what to do about a fictitious wildfire. They have a discussion to analyze the issue. A good, real life lesson!
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The Freeman School: Building Prairie Communities
Students examine this one-room school in Nebraska and consider the important role it played in the community during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They compare their educational experience with those of rural students of...
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Continuity and Change in Africa
Students become more informed about a country on the African Continent. They are more informed about the socio-political and socio-historical events within a selected country. This is done by performing research.
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What is Southeast Asia?
Students participate in various classroom activities designed to teach them about the location and cultures of countries in Southeast Asia.
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Gambling Sparks Battle at Civil War Site
Pupils examine different battles of the Civil War. They discuss the proposal to put in slot machines for revenue at the battleground. They examine many key turning points of the war through an interactive program.
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Save Our Soil
Pupils explore the need for good farm land and reasons for the disappearance of agricultural areas. They brainstorm environmental friendly decisions and soil conservation. In their community, students explore new land developments that...