Sixth graders explore, analyze and study our constitutional government and become aware of the purpose of our government. They assess the basic rights that are protected by the United States Constitution through graphic organizers and...

Students discover what "Poor Richard's Almanack" is and identify at least one element of good writing used by Benjamin Franklin and his work. They then identify what makes some of Benjamin Franklin's sayings applicable today and create a...

In this US History worksheet, students complete the crossword puzzle using the clues at the bottom of the page. There are 34 clues in total on this worksheet.

Students discover what the qualities or characteristics of a leader are by describing the traits of the principal of the school, followed by the leader of the town, state and country. For this leadership lesson, students will take the...

Students compare the 2 paintings "Washington Crossing the Delaware" and "Prayer at Valley Forge". Look for similarities, differences and information on the painters. Create a political game board using the events from 1776.

Pupils use the National Archives to research how the United States and the Soviet Union south to maintain its supremacy after World War II.

Students use the Archival Research Catalog to complete assignments and activities about Lewis Hines and the National Child Labor Committee.

In this language skills worksheet, students read an article on World Press Freedom Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short answer...

For this crossword worksheet, young scholars complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues about the Benjamin Franklin. For example, "Two of his inventions include the stove and..."

Learners are introduced to the goals of abolitionists throughout history. In groups, they use the internet to discover the purpose of the Underground Railroad and why there were bus boycotts in the 1960s. They compare and contrast the...

In this American history worksheet, students learn about the American Civil War. They first read a 2 page explanation of the war and events that took place. Students then answer 9 questions pertaining to the information they just read....

For this historical quiz worksheet, students test their knowledge on multiple historical references about the Constitution as they answer the ten fill in the blank questions.

Students explore the impact of cotton. In this economics instructional activity, students listen to a lecture presented by their instructor on the Southern crop of cotton and its impact on the South prior to and following the Civil War....

Students interpret historical maps,identify territories acquired by the United States in the 1840s. Also they identify states later formed from these territories. The primary sources for the instructional activity are the maps found in...

Young scholars are able to identify, create, and evaluate three kinds of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. They are able identify the purpose of various sentence types: declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory, and...

Students explore the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean. In this American history lesson plan, students read a narrative regarding the conflict between the Barbary Pirates and the United States under the leadership of Washington,...

Seventh graders study Lorenzo de Zavala's role in the Texas Revolution as politician and statesman. They determine his contributions to the establishment of a government as Texas fought for its independence. While completing research,...

Fourth graders share their thoughts and feelings about friendship and death and connect them with those of the characters in the book, The Bridge to Teribithia. They complete a friendship picture book and write a letter as one of the...

Fifth graders examine and critique the art, artists, and artisans of late 18th century America.

Third graders use primary sources to study U.S. history and government. In this primary sources lesson, 3rd graders practice gathering information from "eye witness" accounts of history.

Learners explore events of the Revolutionary War and George Washington's role in them. They examine the forces behind the war and create timeline.

Students examine the role of the Black Press. In this African American history instructional activity, students watch segments of a video titled, " Too Long to Have Others Spoken for Us." Students respond to discussion questions...

In this Bjork worksheet, learners read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Bob Marley and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...