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Assessment
New York State Education Department

US History and Government Examination: August 2016

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Multiple-choice and essay questions test comprehension, writing ability, and skills with primary source analysis. The comprehensive exam covers many different subjects including the United States census, Constitution, and important...
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Lesson Plan
Center for History Education

Maryland During the Secession Crisis

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
While many think the United States was neatly divided between Northern and Southern states during the Civil War, border states like Maryland are more complicated. Using hands-on activities to measure distance and primary sources,...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
While many have heard of Harriet Tubman, few are aware of the many ways this remarkable woman was involved in the United States Civil War, the abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Young historians examine primary source...
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Interactive
DocsTeach

Exploring America's Diversity: Rosalia Fundaro (Beginner)

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Elementary scholars learn about the life of Rosalia Fundaro, an Italian immigrant, using primary sources. They analyze documents, complete written prompts, and participate in group discussion to understand Rosalia's life in the United...
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Assessment
Carolina K-12

Sample Test: The Judicial System

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
From Marbury v. Madison and original jurisdiction to Gideon v. Wainwright and civil appeal, here is a simple and comprehensive assessment on the judicial system of the United States.
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Printables
Wikipedia

Map of World War II Japanese American Internment Camps

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Your learners may be surprised to view the extensive number of Japanese American Internment Camps that existed in the United States during World War II. This map details the area along the Pacific Coast from which people of Japanese...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Looking at Human Struggle Through The Language Arts Curriculum: The Faces of Slavery

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the use of slavery in the United States. Using a map, they draw the route of the Tecora and Amistad voyages. Individually, they write an essay describing their opinions on whether the Africans on the ships should be...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Memorable Maps

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students draw an assigned map from memory about the United States or any other region they are studying. For this maps lesson plan, students draw a map from their memory at the beginning of the year, and do the same assignment at the end...
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Organizer
Curated OER

USA Capitals Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine state boundaries and locations of each of the state capitals.
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Organizer
Curated OER

United States 1860

For Students 5th - 12th
For this United States historical map worksheet, students examine the state and territorial boundaries as well as the large cities of the nation in 1860.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Delaware State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography of Delaware learning exercise, students color the map and label major cities and physical features. Students also study a second map showing the location of the state of Delaware in the United States.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

United States Map: March 31

For Students 4th - 5th
In this calendar dates worksheet, students learn that March 31st was the day the first map of the United States was published. Students then create a map of either their classroom or school.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's In a Name?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the origins of the names of U.S. states, focusing on names that were derived from Native American words. They are provided with lists of the names of the 50 states, and then research online or in library resources the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

By George, I Think We Have It: Bicentennial quarter reverse

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Voting is one of the major reasons the US adopted public education. Educate your class populace, they will analyze the images on a bicentennial quarter and think about the contributions George Washington made to the United States. They...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mystery State # 41

For Students 5th - 7th
Kids use their deductive reasoning skills, state knowledge, and five clues to determine mystery state #41. They'll follow the clues to locate the mystery state on a US map. Note: This is a warm-up activity, so it includes two short...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

U.S. Geography for Children: State Capitals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this United States map skills activity, students locate and label specified states and their capitals, and create icons and a map key to show something for each state that is famous. Students answer 5 questions.  
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Four Corners Region of the United States Cultures, Ruins and Landmarks

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners who live in the inner city are introduced to the four corners region of the United States. In groups, they examine how the region differs compared to where they live and their culture. They develop maps of the area and locate...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spanish Influence in the U.S.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research the role of the first Spanish conquistadors who explored the now United States. Using the internet, they gather information on different explorers and write a paper about why he is important in American history. ...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Name the States Worksheet 5

For Students 4th - 8th
In this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Name the States Worksheet 4

For Students 5th - 8th
In this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Name the States Worksheet 2

For Students 5th - 8th
In this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Name the States Worksheet 1

For Students 5th - 8th
For this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Notorious Four-Color Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Take a walk through time, 1852 to 2005, following the mathematical history, development, and solution of the Four-Color Theorem. Learners take on the role of cartographers to study a United States map that is to be colored. One rule: no...
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Statewide Smokefree Laws

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Does your state allow smoking in public workplaces? What about in bars or restaurants? Take a look at an informative map of the United States to see what states do not allow smoking indoors, what states do not have indoor air laws on the...

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