6th-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 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 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 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...
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 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...
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