6th-8th Grade History Learning Activity: 3 French Estates
Late in the 18th century France was divided into three social classes or, estates. The first class consisted of clergy, the second of nobility and the third of peasants. It was believed that if every...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Learning Activity: Mapping America – 21st Century
Learn about the US at the start of the 21st Century. Use the interactive map of the continental United States to learn about the population in the year 2000. Study the map and answer questions about...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math Learning Activity: The Area of a Circle
We all know the area of a circle is πr2, but what is the math behind that equation? This interactive video will explain the logic behind the formula. Click here for full screen This interactive...
View ArticleHistory Learning Activity: 1920s Trivia
Beat the clock in this 1920s trivia game. The 1920s was also known as the age of prosperity or the Roaring 20s because many inventions came about during this time and American culture changed...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Learning Activity: Wild West Myth
In today’s media, the West in the 19th-early 20th century is sensationalized into an uncivilized place driven by chaos and run by criminals. Is this an accurate portrayal or are they just Wild West...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math Activity: Box and Whisker Plot
A box and whisker plot is a tool used to separate numbers into different quartiles. They are often used to represent statistical data. Use the tool below to create a box and whisker plot using practice...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math Activity: Snail Population Sampling
Population sampling is a method used by statisticians to determine the total number of a population. Use the interactive activity below to see one way population is estimated. You can also recreate...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math: Polynomials
Polynomials can be factored with a process nicknamed FOIL. Polynomials include four sets of numbers (x+1)(x+1). To use the ‘FOIL’ method, multiply the First Outside, Inside, and Last sets of numbers....
View Article6th-8th Grade Math Activity: Interactive Protractor
A protractor is an instrument that measures the angle between two lines. Practice using a protractor by placing it on the point where the lines meet and measuring the angle. Click on the dark blue bar...
View Article6th-8th Grade Science Activity: Equinox and Solstice
Learn about each equinox and solstice in this interactive activity. A solstice or equinox is when the seasons change. Set the month and see when the sun rises and sets. Is it the same time where you...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math Activity: Algebra Tiles Explained
Algebra tiles can help students visualize and understand the process of solving equations. This interactive activity breaks down each step of the process for solving algebra problems. Click here for...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: 3 Civil Rights Activists
Booker T. Washington, W.E.B Du Bois, and Marcus Garvey were all prominent, black civil rights activists in the 1920s. They each wanted the best opportunities for African-Americans, but had very...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math Learning Activity: Mean, Median, Mode Calculator
This is a great tool to quickly figure out the mean, median or mode of a series of numbers. The mean is the average of the sum, the median is the middle number in a list ordered from least to greatest,...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math Activity: Functions Explained
Functions are often displayed in an x/y axis graph. A function is a correspondence between two sets in which each element in the domain is assigned to one element in the range. Use the animation below...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Byzantine Art
Take a look at several works of Byzantine pieces of art and learn how religion, art and culture all influence one another. What was included in each piece, how it was painted and even where it was...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: The Invention of the Wheel
For thousands of years people have been building, migrating, and trading. These activities often required moving many objects, or one very large object from one place to another. Over time, the way...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: The Spread of Islam
The Islamic religion was started around 600 CE by the prophet Muhammad. Learn about the history and spread of Islam in the Middle East, the struggles the religion had to overcome, and the influence it...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: 1970s Stagflation Explained
In the 1970s, the US economy experienced ‘stagflation’. Stagflation occurs when a country is faced with two economic issues: inflation and stagnation. In this series of animations, the main...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math Activity: Line Graph Example
If you know a quantity and a time period you can make a line graph to determine the amount at any given time. Put the time on the X or horizontal axis and the quantity on the Y or vertical axis. In...
View Article6th-8th Grade Science Activity: Biomes
Learn about seven major biomes around the world. A biome is a geographic area that has similar climatic conditions. Discover each region’s abiotic and biotic factors, including the average temperature...
View Article6th-8th Grade History: New Deal Venn Diagram
The New Deal Program set out to accomplish many things but it had three main goals: Relief, Recover, and Reform. Read about each program and decide which of the three goals it set out to accomplish by...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Italian Renaissance Artists
Explore six famous works of art that were created during the Italian Renaissance. These works were all created by Italian artists between the 14th and 18th centuries. Explore each image by scrolling...
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6th-8th Grade History Activity: Democratic Rights Denied
After the attacks on Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans were persecuted due to their heritage. It was a dark time in American history that is often overlooked, as many citizens had their Democratic...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math Activity: Slope Intercept Practice
This is a great tool for practicing slope intercept. Hide the answer by clicking the ‘+’ sign to close the equation. Drag the sliders to any spot on the graph, then study the graph and try to calculate...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Johnson’s Impeachment
Impeaching a president is very serious business. There are many steps leading up to the impeachment process. The initial steps include The House Judiciary Committee processing evidence of wrongdoing,...
View Article6th-8th Grade Activity: Journalism Ethics
In journalism, there is a fine line between what is legal and what is ethical. If a journalist is found guilty of breaking these rules there can be severe repercussions. In this activity explore...
View Article6th-8th Grade Activity: Journalists Cover Historical Events
Explore several monumental events in American history from the Hindenburg disaster, to the first man on the moon, through September 11, 2001. Each event captivated the American people and journalists...
View Article6th-8th Grade History: Thomas Jefferson’s Election
Thomas Jefferson is remembered as one of the founding fathers of America. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence and his face graces Mount Rushmore. All of this may not have come to pass...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Jackson vs Clay
The debates during the early 19th century between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay were very heated. Jackson and Clay had very different ideas about the future of America. Both men served as Senators and...
View ArticleHigh School History Activity: The Civil Rights Movement
Travel back in time to the 1950s, during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. You are a journalist covering several key stories and are tasked with following some iconic figures and covering...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Greek Architecture
Learn about the three styles Greek architecture, Doric, Ionic and Corinthian, and study some features of famous Greek buildings. Examine the Parthenon and examples of a colonnade to see if you can...
View Article6th-8th Grade History: Enlightenment Ideas Influenced the Declaration
Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a number of ideas and writings from others while he was drafting the Declaration of Independence. One of the thinkers he looked to was John Locke and his Enlightenment...
View ArticleHigh School History Activity: Wilson’s Deal
In the twilight days of World War I, the major countries convened in Versailles, France to determine the end of the Great War. President Woodrow Wilson brought a 14 point plan dubbed Wilson’s Deal in...
View Article6th-8th Grade History: Industrial Revolution Inventions
The American Industrial Revolution took place from 1790-1870. During this time hundreds of inventions were created aiming to help a variety of problems. Explore some of these industrial revolution...
View Article6th-8th Grade Science: Viral Infections
You may be aware that there are both bacterial and viral infections. Bacterial infections are living things and can usually be treated with antibiotics. Viruses, like the common cold, are technically...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Golden Age Painters
The 17th century is widely known as the Dutch Golden Age of painting, as well as the Baroque period in art. Use the activity below to learn about two popular, Dutch Golden Age painters, Judith Leyster...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: George Frideric Handel
Learn about one of the great composers and songwriters from Germany, George Frideric Handel. Handel was dissuaded from music at a young age, but it continued to be a passion of his and he became one of...
View Article6th-8th Grade Math: Quadratic Formula Explained
The quadratic formula is a standard equation in algebra that can solve most quadratic equations. Review the equation and then practice by plugging in your own numbers and replacing the ‘A’, ‘B’ and...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Mapping America – Turn of the 20th Century
During the turn of the 20th century there was a great migration to the United States. This influx of immigrants led to the growth of cities. In this activity, learn about the people who migrated to the...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Mapping America – The Great Depression &...
The years 1919-1945 were a very trying period for the United States. The Great Depression, huge migration movements due to the dust bowl, more women joining the workforce, and the American involvement...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Mapping America – The Cold War & The Baby Boom
Post World War II saw a spike in the US population due to the ‘Baby Boom’. This led to the suburbanization of America as soldiers returning from war were looking to settle down and start families. At...
View ArticleOnline Learning Math: Probability Example
Interested in learning more about what online learning looks like? Use the animation below to experience a sample of how an online teacher uses technology to interact with her students and teach them...
View Article6th–8th Grade History Activity: Mapping the Growth of Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world, in regard to landmass, and is responsible for 1/8 of Earth’s inhabited land area. Its peoples’ history can be traced back to nomadic times, and it has since...
View Article6th–8th Grade History Activity: Albrecht Dürer
Albrecht Dürer was a German painter and artist during the Northern Renaissance period. He was famous for experimenting with techniques to create art. He popularized making prints of paintings which...
View Article6th–8th Grade History Activity: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Incident
During the early 20th century, many immigrants came to the United States from Europe. Many of these people found work, but due to the supply of workers available many workers made sacrifices in order...
View Article6th–8th Grade History Activity: Renaissance Art Timeline
The Renaissance Period lasted from the beginning of the 14th century through the 17th century and spanned most of the Eastern Hemisphere. Use the interactive map below to discover Renaissance Art from...
View Article6th–8th Grade History Activity: Age of Discovery Timeline
The Age of Discovery was a time between the fifteenth and seventeenth century. During this time, new lands were discovered, new inventions created, and accepted ideas were questioned. Interact with the...
View Article6th-8th Grade History: Johannes Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg was the son of a coin minter. After seeing how coins were pressed he wondered if he could create a similar process to make books. Read the passages and watch the animations to...
View Article6th-8th Grade History: Architecture Around the World
Explore architecture around the world and how these buildings’ designers were both engineers and artists. Explore nine famous buildings and learn about the architects who designed them. Click the time...
View Article6th-8th Grade History Activity: Magazine Maker
Travel back to the 1950s and create a magazine using our Magazine Maker tool. Choose your magazine’s name, select the article topics, and choose from several pictures. Then write your own articles! You...
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