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Yellow Journalism
Seventh graders investigate yellow journalism and how it affected public opinion and the government during the Spanish American War. They define key vocabulary words, and take notes during a teacher-led lecture. In pairs they read...
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D-day Message from General Eisenhower to General Marshall
Students analyze a "top secret" document written by Eisenhower. They identify and chart cliches for those about to go into battle and read related poetry. They invite a veteran to describe the D-Day invasion.
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Breaking News English: Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary
In this English activity, learners read "Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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United States Entry into WWI: Two Diametrically Opposed Views
Students reconsider the events leading to US entry into WWI through the lens of archival documents.
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The Imperial Republic: 1865-1914 (5)
For this online interactive social studies worksheet, students answer 14 matching questions regarding the Imperial Republic. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Eisenhower & the New Modern Republicanism (5)
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 10 matching questions regarding the presidency of Eisenhower and New Modern Republicanism. Students may check their answers immediately
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New World, Old Evils: Latin America and the Holocaust
Pupils examine how Latin America was affected by the Holocaust in Europe. In groups, they research topics related to Latin America and World War II. They interview survivors if possible and discover how entire nations were effected by...
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IB History of the Americas—Overview of the Mexican Revolution
In this Mexican history worksheet, students respond to 17 fill in the blank and short answer questions about leaders and events during the Mexican Revolution.
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Afghanistan: A Rich History
Young scholars study events in Afghanistan in the 1980s and 1990s. They discuss the role of the international community in the rise of the Taliban to power, and consider what can be learned from our country's involvement in Afghanistan.
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Vietnam: A Divided Nation
Eleventh graders examine events leading up to and during the Vietnam War. They research assigned topics utilizing interviews, Powerpoint presentations, timelines, and collages in their presentations.
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International Phonetic Alphabet
In this translating activity, students translate sentences in English to the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students translate 10 sentences.
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Candidate Obama Support and President Obama's Agenda
Students research categories within President Obama's agenda and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this President Obama agenda lesson plan, students research a category within President Obama's agenda and present their topic in a...
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Gauri and Prithvi: Nuclear South Asia
High schoolers examine South Asian relations. In this international affairs lesson plan, students explore the relationship between India and Pakistan as they participate in role play activities and conduct research regarding the...
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United States-Japanese Relations in Post World War II Era
Ninth graders analyze political cartoons and posters relating to the United States and Japan in the period following World War II. They discuss the positive and negative consequences of the United States occupation of Japan.
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The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations
Eleventh graders read the words and listen to the voices of some central participants in the debate over the League of Nations.
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Press Freedom Versus Military Censorship
Eleventh graders explore the term terrorism. In this US History lesson, 11th graders participate in a press release on terrorism.
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A More Perfect Union: Barack Obama's Race Speech at the National Constitution Center
Eleventh graders explore the process of perfecting the Union through changes made to the Constitution, and through the powers delegated to each branch of government. In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research various...
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The Constitution on Trial: The Internment of the Japanese During World War II
Eleventh graders analyze primary source documents during the Second World War. Students recall statements of Japanese-Americans who were placed into internment camps during the war.
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Lincoln's Spot Resolutions
Students examine the controversy and varying points of view leading up to the 19th century Mexican War. They research examples of anti-war movements throughout history and write editorials about their findings.
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The American Mosaic
Students discuss what it would be like to be new to a town. They are then asked questions related to the immigrants coming to America. Extensions of this lesson are available.
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War Making: Executive and Legislative Powers
Students examine Constitution and what it says about war-making power, contrast roles and responsibilities of executive and legislative branches of government when it comes to making war, become familiar with important 20th and 21st...
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The Battle for San Juan Hill: Santiago, Cuba, July 1, 1898
Eleventh graders design and create a poster, advertising for recruitment of volunteers to serve with Teddy Roosevelt in the 1st Volunteer Calvary Regiment. Students create a historical newspaper front page, from the time period, which...
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Terrorism: How Have Other Countries Handled It? How Should We?
High schoolers explore the questions of security. In this terrorism lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of methods countries have used to combat terrorism. High schoolers respond to...
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War and the Media Press Freedom vs. Military Censorship
Students analyze the relationship between war and media. In this media awareness lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on freedom of the press and military censorship. Students participate in an activity connected...
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