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Auto-Mania
In this history of automobiles worksheet, middle schoolers answer 20 questions about the automobile industry, the changes that have taken place over the course of the auto industry's history and the current statistics about...
University of Richmond
Canals 1820-1860
While canals are not a common mode of transportation today, they were part of the fuel for America's industrialization. However, most of them were located in the North, also feeding regional differences and sectionalism. Using an...
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Chapter 9 - Big Business v. Labor
In this 20th century U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the industrialization and labor unions. Students then respond to 50 short answer questions.
Project WET Foundation
We All Use Water
How many ways is water used? Indirect and direct water use are the two main ways humans use water, but the usage comes in many forms. Animals, agriculture, industries, transportation, and many more rely on water for different uses....
Mrs. Robbins' Social Studies Site
The Berlin Blockade
The Berlin Blockade may not take up as much space in the history books as other events of the Cold War, but for the citizens of west Berlin in 1948—and the events to follow between the Soviet Union and the United Stattes—those 318 days...
TerraCycle
What Can Nature Teach Us about Sustainable Design?
Talk about Velcro®, Gecko Tape, WhalePower turbine blades, and other innovations that mimic nature to inspire your STEM or engineering class. This set of worksheets gets them thinking about imitating nature in terms of sustainable...
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Zebra Mussels
In this zebra mussels worksheet, 7th graders read an article about zebra mussel populations in United States' lakes and rivers. Students read about the negative effects and some positive results and then answer several questions about...
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The Gilded Age & the Progressive Era (1877–1917)
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the Gilded Age and Progressive Era in the United States. Students may check some of their answers...
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Breaking News English: Mobile Phone Charges for Ringtones
In this mobile phone charges for ringtones instructional activity, learners read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions,...
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Breaking News English: Argentina Beef
In this Argentina beef instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Unemployment in the UK
For this unemployment worksheet, students use the 16 sentences provided in the answer bank to complete a graphic organizer pertaining to unemployment in the United Kingdom.
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Oil Market Basics
In this natural resources worksheet, students take a ten question quiz based on their knowledge of the oil market. This a multiple choice quiz.
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The Big Freeze
In this global studies worksheet, learners read a 6-paragraph article about climate change. Students respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the article. Vocabulary words from the reading and their definitions are also included.
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Tourism and Holidays
In this tourism and holidays instructional activity, learners, answer 13 questions about tourism and holidays.
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Bribery And Corruption
In this language arts worksheet, pairs of students examine, discuss, and complete a variety of activities associated with bribery and corruption. The "conversation starters" are particularly interesting in this worksheet, and should make...
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Japan, France to Develop Super-Concorde
In this ESL worksheet, students read the given article and its presented vocabulary throughout. Students respond to 51 short answer, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank questions.
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Australian Products Resource Page
In this Australian products worksheet, students study the examples of agricultural, mining, manufacturing, and trade products of Australia. There are no questions to accompany this resource.
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German Prisoners of War in Britain
In this German prisoners of war in Britain worksheet, student read 9 brief paragraphs about the history of POW camps in Britain after the war.
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ESL Reading Comprehension-"Gang Violence Increases in Sao Paolo"
In this ESL reading comprehension instructional activity, students read or listen to an article, then complete a variety of warm up and before/after reading activities. Homework suggestions are also given.
Other
National Museum of Industrial History
Explore these exhibitions, previously located in the Smithsonian Institute, which feature the great Americans who contributed to the industrialization of the United States beginning with the nation's centennial celebration. Plan a trip...
OpenStax
Open Stax: On the Move: The Transportation Revolution
By reading this section of a chapter on "Industrial Transformation in the North", students will learn about the development of improved methods of nineteenth-century domestic transportation and identify the ways in which roads, canals,...
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Transport Geography: Transportation as a Derived Demand
An example of derived demand as it relates to the transportation industry.
BBC
Bbc: The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution saw advancement in all areas of life. Take a look at the achievements in transportation such as improved roads, canals, and railways. Also included is a timeline of inventions in this area.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.