WORKSHEETS
Teach your pupils about the history of the Russo-Japanese War using this printable question and answer worksheet.
Introduce pupils to French general and president Charles de Gaulle and discuss other French leaders with this printable…
Read about Athens, the strongest city-state in ancient Greece and the birthplace of democracy. Students will label parts…
An illustration and explanation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This printable will be useful for classroom…
DAILY WARM-UPS
This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage about the Civil War battle of Antietam and related…
This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage and comprehension questions on the War of 1812. Use this…
In this printable warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about the Civil War and answer comprehension…
Build students' reading skills with a passage of historical fiction about the Civil War and comprehension questions in…
Students will read a letter from a boy to his father fighting in World War II. Then, they will answer reading…
ACTIVITIES
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Learn about the history and traditions of Memorial Day with these…
LESSON PLANS
Students will read how writers, artists, political leaders, and citizens define and image peace.
REFERENCE
Read about Operation Iraqi Freedom, reconstruction efforts, and the shifting justification for the invasion of Iraq in…
Use the information in this article to discuss genocide. Learn how genocide is defined, review part of the 1951 U.N.…
Read this article to learn about Bismarck, a powerful but short-lived Nazi ship that was sunk by the British during…
Read about the events of the Persian Gulf War (Jan. 16, 1991-April 6, 1991).
A brief article about abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Read a historical account of what occurred on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, December 7, 1941.
Study the history of Northern Irish conflict through this chronology. This article documents the conflict and the slow…
This article details famous and significant battles in world history. Wars from ancient to modern to contemporary are…
An article about how animals have been used to help fight wars.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Students read through the sentences about World War II, and then put them in the right order.
Students research the places, people, and organizations of the Middle East. Then, they report to their classmates on…
An article outlining the Tea Pot Dome scandal.
An article about the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor, including a chart of the recipients.
