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Our free downloadable PDF Spanish-American War lesson plan explores the events and reasoning that led to the Spanish-American War, the main events and people of the war, and the results and impact of the war across the world. During this lesson, students are asked to shade and label Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippine Islands on a paper map
Our Statue of Liberty lesson plan teaches students about the Statue of Liberty, including its history, its significance, and its continued importance. Students also learn related vocabulary.
Our Stonehenge lesson plan teaches students about the landmark Stonehenge, including its history, its significance, and possible theories about why it was built. Students also learn related vocabulary.
Our Supply and Demand lesson plan teaches students the basic concept of supply and demand. Students learn related vocabulary and work with real-world examples to solidify their understanding of the concept.
Our Susan B. Anthony lesson plan teaches students all about Susan B. Anthony’s life, including her accomplishments, background, and more. Students will learn related vocabulary and will be able to discuss Anthony and her achievements.
Our Symbols in the World lesson plan teaches students about famous and important landmarks and symbols around the world. Students learn to identify and describe these famous symbols and their importance.
Our Thanksgiving Origins lesson plan teaches students about the origins of Thanksgiving. They learn how Thanksgiving began, how it evolved, and the lasting impact of its beginnings today.
Our free downloadable PDF The Atom Bomb lesson plan explores the effects of an atomic bomb as a wartime strategy and introduces the history of the atomic bomb that was dropped on Japan during the end of WWII. During this lesson, students are asked to work in groups to answer questions about the moral and ethical implications of the atom bom
In our The Aztecs lesson plan, students learn who the Aztecs were, where they lived, and what their society was like. Students learn related vocabulary and complete their own research about the Aztecs as a part of this lesson.
In our The Berlin Wall lesson plan, students learn about the history of the Berlin Wall and its significance in terms of both WWII and the Cold War. Students learn its original purpose and the circumstances that led to its demolition in the 1980s.
In our The Civil War lesson plan, students learn about the Cold War, including when and where it took place, the key events and people involved in the conflict, and the underlying causes for the conflict. Students also learn related vocabulary and learn about the lasting impact of the Civil War in the United States and elsewhere.
In our The Cold War lesson plan, students learn about the Cold War, including when and where it took place, the key events and people involved in the conflict, and the underlying causes for the conflict. Students also learn related vocabulary and learn about the lasting impact of the Cold War in the United States and elsewhere.
Our The Constitution lesson plan teaches students about the Constitution, including what it is, who wrote it and when, and why it is still important today. Students practice summarizing various amendments and learn about the Bill of Rights as well.
Our free downloadable PDF Declaration of Independence lesson plan identifies the Declaration of Independence and its meaning, as well as interprets different parts of the document, including the preamble. During this lesson, students are asked to work with a partner to analyze lines from the preamble and present their interpretations to the
Our free downloadable PDF The Economy lesson plan introduces the concept of economics and enables them to understand related concepts and vocabulary. During this lesson, students are asked to identify which of a list of given statements corresponds to four types of economy: Traditional, Market, Command, or Mixed. Students are also asked to
In our The First Railroads lesson plan, students learn about early railroads in the U.S. and about the Transcontinental Railroad. Students learn about the challenges that these early railroads faced, some characteristics of early railroads and how they differ from our modern railroads.
Our free downloadable PDF The Gold Rush lesson plan introduces students to the Gold Rush, which was part of the westward movement in the United States. Many students may have heard of the term “gold rush” but most likely do not know of its origins. During this lesson, students are asked to work creatively with a partner to write two separat
Our The Great Lakes Lesson Plan teaches students about the Great Lakes, including their names, where they’re located, and some facts about each. Students practice labeling them on a map and identifying the states that they border.