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Journey to Topaz, a Literature Based Approach
Students view a video clip of the experiences of Japanese-Americans during World War II. They read parts of a book in which a child tells her story about living in the internment camps. They participate in a simulation activity as well.
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Act-It-Out Columbus Boat
Students investigate the trip Christopher Columbus took to the new world. In this U.S. History activity, students create a fictional ship from cardboard and construction paper simulating the ship Columbus used to get to the New World....
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Famous Figures in History
Students investigate famous people in U.S. history. In this American history activity, students read about famous people such as Helen Keller and Einstein. Students think of ways they might become famous.
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Morgan's Raid in Ohio
Students examine the cause, effect, and impact of Morgan's Ohio raid during the Civil War. They complete unit sections on the raid, dates, viewpoints, results, and historic markers.