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Activists for Human Rights

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students research prominent human rights activists from U.S. history. They report the biographical facts of their subject along with information on the causes he or she represented. Students also examine local human rights issues and...
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Paper Vests

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to background information on designated Black Americans and read some books about them. They choose one of the persons studied and create a paper vest relating the person's contributions.
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Organizing Main Ideas and Supporting Details

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read given information and identify the main ideas and specific detail of the story. In groups, they read a historical title and create a "book talk" for each one, summarizing the story. In addition, students create a...
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Patriotic Slaves

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders listen to a song and read the lyrics and discuss what patriotism means to them. After viewing pictures of important patriots throughout history, they describe their contribution to society. They write in their journals...
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Father Knows Best

For Teachers K - 1st
Students recognize that history describes events and people of other times and places identifying George Washington by historical account. They describe everyday life in the present and in the past and begin to recognize that things...
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Composition Of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of a function and practice using the notation and compute the values of composite functions. They use the examples provided in the lesson for guided practice with scaffolding provided by the teacher.
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Worksheet
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Hunt the Fact Monster: January #4

For Students 3rd
In this search engine learning exercise, 3rd graders will need to use factmonster.com to discover answers. Students will respond to 10 short answer questions using the given website.
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National U.S. Holidays: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
For this United States history worksheet, learners use the 11 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to national United States holiday.
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From Where Does Prejudice Come?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of discrimination. In this social studies lesson, students view pictures and write down the first thing that comes to their mind. Learners discuss if stereotyping or prejudice affected their first...
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“And Still I Rise” Proud Black Women

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the experiences of African American women. In this poetry lesson, students use their literary analysis skills to compare the poetry of Maya Angelou to rap music performed by Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill.
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Emotion or Reason?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars use persuasive devices to construct oral or written arguments. In this arguments lesson, students discuss the types of persuasive devices used in arguments and form groups to select a topic to research. Young scholars...
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Short Vowel U: Circle and Print #2

For Students K - 2nd
In this short vowel u worksheet, students circle the word in a pair that has the short u sound, then practice printing the word on a line beneath. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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General Knowledge Quiz About the USA

For Students 5th - 6th
In this facts about America worksheet, students complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the U.S.A. Included are historical facts, famous people, and landmarks.
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Defenders of Justice

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners research abolitionists, civil rights advocates, and their allies to learn about racism and justice. In this racism and justice instructional activity, students define justice and sing a song about activism. Learners review the...
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Stay in the Mix for Valentine's Day

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students understand the origins of Valentine's Day. In this injustices lesson, students read a story and recognize the injustices done on Valentine's Day. Students write about grade appropriate topics regarding injustices.
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20C American Presidents

For Students 5th - 7th
In this American Presidents worksheet, students match the names of 25 Presidents with a phrase that describes an event in their term. This page begins with number 51 and goes to number 75.
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New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read a USA Today article about U.S. democracy and then complete questions about the topic. In this democracy lesson, students read the article 'New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101.' Students learn about the test for U.S....
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White Anti-Racist Biographies: Early Grades

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars research white anti racists including Laurie Olsen, Myles Horton, and others. In this anti racist lesson plan, students complete an online treasure hunt where they research these people and fill in the blanks to sentences...
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Students Speak Out: A Discussion Activity

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a collection of student essays addressing racism and racial disparities and discuss them. For this racism lesson plan, students discuss the essays and talk about their impact.
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Organizer
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ESL Holiday Lessons: International Day of Non-Violence

For Students 6th - 10th
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article regarding  International Day of Non-Violence. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble...
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Interactive
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Beside/Besides

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this beside or besides worksheet, students choose the correct words to complete the sentences. Students complete 8 sentences total.
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How does it feel? Why is the Civil Rights Movement so Important?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the Civil War. In this US history lesson, 5th graders simulate what life was like during the Civil War by having two groups with one group given more materials than the other group. Students then draw a portrait of...
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Who Said It? A Re-Perception Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this controversial issues worksheet, learners read 15 famous quotations on controversial topics and identify who said each of them.
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African-American Civil Rights in the U.S.

For Students 9th - 12th
In this African American history learning exercise, students respond to 39 identification questions that require them to define or list the significance behind 39 events and people associated with the American Civil Rights Movement.