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To March or Not to March?
Pupils read historical artifacts about the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and analyze the choices made during the time. In this March on Washington activity, students read Martin's Big Words and the 'Step Back in Time' sheets....
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Peace Partners
Students research the similarities of historically conflicting cultures and write a peace agreement for them. In this behavioral studies lesson, students discuss some world conflicts and forms they take. Students work in pairs and to...
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Declaring Freedom
Ninth graders study the sections of the Declaration of Independence. In this American Government instructional activity, 9th graders participate in a weekly discussion board. Students create a multimedia project to demonstrate their...
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Analyzing the economic, political, social, and cultural transformation of the United States since World War II
Eleventh graders examine political issues in the United States between 1936 and 2000. For this American history lesson, 11th graders study the economy, education, government, civil rights, and sports of this time period. Students compare...
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Allergies
In this allergies worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about allergies. Students complete 3 multiple choice questions about allergies.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: World Fair Trade Day
For this language skills worksheet, students read an article about World Fair Trade Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30...
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Art and War
Students analyze art and war and the Futurist movement. In this art analysis instructional activity, students define manifesto and its role with artistic movement. Students explore art as a response to political and social issues through...
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Public Interventions
Students analyze the work of two artists who made interventions in public spaces. In this art analysis lesson, students investigate ephemeral and site specific art. Students complete image based discussion and related projects.
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The Boston Tea Party: Massachusetts Gazette
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond read an article from the 1773 Massachusetts Gazette regarding the Boston Tea Party. Students discuss the excerpt and its significance in American history.
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The Stamp Act
In this teaching American history worksheet, learners examine a primary source document regarding the Stamp Act. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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A Furious Mob
In this Stamp Act worksheet, students read and discuss an excerpt titled "A Furious Mob," which was written by Governor Thomas Hutchinson regarding the events of August 26, 1765.
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The Rebecca Riots
Students investigate the history of England as they research the Rebecca riots. In this England history lesson, students discover how English men dressed as women in order to surprise attack another group in the 1800's. Students review...
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Cause/Effect Post Test
In this cause and effect activity, students read selections and identify cause and effect relationships.
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Dirty Britain
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a passage about the problem of litter in Great Britain and answer comprehension questions.
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Aahimsa in the Real World: Identifying Ahimsa
Second graders become familiar with the use of the newspaper and how it educates people. In this ahimsa lesson, 2nd graders recognize the importance of Gandhi and his beliefs. Students read articles and answer questions about ahimsa.
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Actively Organizing Passive Resistance
Students explore organizing to resist oppressive authority without the use of violence. In this philosophy lesson, students research Gandhi's approach to organizing people around a positive cause without the need to be aggressive or...
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Animal Rights--Discussion Questions
In this animal rights worksheet, students read and answer the discussion questions related to animal rights. Students answer 7 questions.
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Youth and Old Age
In this youth and old age dictation worksheet, students take dictation on a passage containing various terms associated with youth and old age.
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Printing Press
Students demonstrate the impact of the printing press on society. In this printing press activity, students discuss occupations and industries that have grown up due to the invention of the printing press. Students work in groups to...
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The Abolitionist Movement: A Fight for Freedom
Sixth graders investigate the Civil War by identifying famous figures of the era. In this slavery abolitionist activity, 6th graders read a text on the history of the Civil War and discuss heroes of the era such as Harriet Tubman and...
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Staged Sit-in
Students watch a PowerPoint presentation that includes pictures of a sit-in and participate in a simulated sit-in. In this sit-in lesson, students perform a sit-in skit based on The Civil Rights Movement for Kids by Mary C. Turck. ...
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Montgomery Bus Boycott & Rosa Parks Day 5
Learners study the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In this American Civil Rights lesson, students listen to a lecture about segregation, Rosa Parks, and the bus boycott. Learners discuss passive resistance and its effectiveness.
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Chapter 23 – The Civil Rights Movement
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages on the Civil Rights Movement and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Feudalism
Students have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...