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The Night Sky
Third graders develop questions they have about the solar system. After being read a book, they view and discuss different constellations in the sky. In groups, they are given a piece of butcher paper and glow in the dark crayons in...
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Witnesses to Joan of Arc and The Hundred Years' War
Students explore the key events of the Hundred Years' War Using computer technology, they research the life of Joan of Arc. Students explain Joan's military and political strategies and their importance in history. Students complete...
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Jack's Journal: Magic Tree House series
In this fact and opinion worksheet, students list 5 facts they learned in a Magic Tree House book. Students also list 5 opinions.
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Men and Women of the Revolution Interview Sheet- Magic Tree House Series
In this men and women of the American Revolution interview worksheet, students work with a partner to prepare five questions that will be used for mock interviews. They write the questions, and discuss possible answers before recording...
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Catholic Church & Crusades
In this Roman Catholic Church and the Crusades study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 2 reflection questions.
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Martin Luther
In this Martin Luther study guide worksheet, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the man and then respond to a reflection question.
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Reported Speech for Questions
In this reported speech for questions worksheet, students convert the questions into reported speech using the conditional "if/whether" form where appropriate.
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The Concept of the Hero
Students explore the symbolic implications for the concept of the hero with a focus on the Beowulf theme. In this hero concept lesson, students find specific examples of monsters from Beowulf to complete the chart. Students list the...
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Medieval Times: Role of the Church
Students create a presentation on the role of the church in Medieval times and compare it to the role of the church in the present. In this Medieval Church lesson, students discuss present day churches and research the lifestyle,...
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Woodrow Wilson: Prophet of Peace
Students read and discuss various speeches by Woodrow Wilson, and write and present a brief radio address that will persuade the nation to return to world peace. Students analyze current events and discuss whether the world has upheld...
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Three-Dimensional Ceramic Sculptural Forms Inspired by the Paintings of Wassily Kandinsky
Young scholars analyze / deconstruct elements of design used in Wassily Kandinsky's paintings in order to synthesize the elements into a three-dimensional form. Works may be functional or non-functional.
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Snowflake Bentley - the Book and More
Third graders develop an understanding of the Caldecott Award and are exposed to an interesting biography through the picture book, Snowflake Bentley.
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Medieval Mathematicians and Whimsical Windows
Third graders demonstrate their mathematical knowledge of symmetry and reflection using congruent geometric shapes while working as an artist and mathematician looking at a medieval-styled stained glass window.
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Everyone Knows It's Windy
Learners create an anemometer, an instrument that measures wind speed.
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The Unification of Italy
Students process variety of information on how Italy became a nation, and answer series of short-answer questions on the topics discussed in class.
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Italian Renaissance
Fifth graders explore the Italian Rensissance in this six lessons unit. The prominent citizens, the ideas, values, art, philosophy, and literature of the are seen as a rediscovery of Ancient Greek and Roman times.
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On a Pilgrimage
Sixth graders engage in a variety of learning experiences surrounding the study of the Middle Ages. They construct a map of Europe, create a graphic organizer for the hierarchy of feudalism, design their own family crest, and write their...
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Hard Edge Painting
Students study the history of hard edge painting and discover demonstration techniques using a variety of fonts and discuss lettering. They present a number of abstract works of art with hard edge technique and works of art with text.
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Go For The Gold!
Third graders read fiction and nonfiction works for comprehension. Using the internet, 3rd graders participate in a WebQuest. They compare and contrast the Olympics in ancient Greece to the modern day Olympics. Afterwards, students...
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Civil War on Sunday
Third graders read "Cvil War on Sunday" together and discuss characters, setting, problem and resolution. They determine facts from fiction used in the story and research drummer boys in the Civil War or Clara Barton using the Internet....
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Reading to Learn: How Do We Sum That Up?
Students explore the topic of summarizing. They read the book, Dolphins at Daybreak, to practice summarizing. They determine what information is important and choose sentences to summarize the passages they read. They write a summary...
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Byzantine Empire
In this history worksheet, students find the words related to the Byzantine Empire and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Medieval
For this social studies worksheet, learners find the words that are associated with the medieval times and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.