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Line It Up
Students examine the structure of different poems by various artists. They discuss how the breaks in the poems change the way it is to be read. They also examine the use of tone in the poems.
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Integrated Social Studies Lesson and Science Lesson
Fourth graders discuss the Civil War and the fact that many soldiers died during the war as a result of sickness. They discuss germs and participate in an activity that shows them how germs are spread and how they can be stopped from...
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Slavery in America at the Time of the Civil War
Eighth graders create simple html pages as a vehicle for presenting the Inspiration web. In this American History activity, 8th graders research slavery in the United States.
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Iowa Agriculturist
Tenth graders review the Iowa Agriculturist, retell the annual and seasonal cycle of farming and describe pioneer farming practices.
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Texas Industries Then and Now
Students identify contemporary economic counterparts to industries featured in Texas bird's-eye views by using this website and a "Goods and Services Data Collection Sheet."
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Searching the THC Website
Students use the internet to validate different websites. They examine the Texas Historical Commission's website and complete a question and answer section. They discuss the information they gathered with the class.
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Houdini
Students examine Houdini, and his legacy in the world of magice. Also, they explore documentary techniques that help tell a story. In addition, they perform a magic trick and discuss what goes into a magic act.
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Quilts, Warmth with History
Learners examine numerous quilts that show the culture and history of Nebraska. Using the internet, they view quilts from different points in history and discuss them as a class. They examine the role quilts play in discovering...
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Eye Spy Science
Fourth graders identify the four kinds of violent storms. Using photographs, they create "eye spy" questions for each and mount them on construction paper. They write a brief summary for each photo and share the questions with the class...
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K is for Keystone
Students are introduced to the history of Pennsylvania. After listening to a story, they discuss each letter and sound and practice saying them. As a class, they complete a quilting project in which they discover the coal mines and steel...
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Underground Travelers
Young scholars are introduced to new vocabulary associated with the Underground Railroad. Using primary sources, they evaluate the railroad's impact on society in the past and today. They also make a judgment about the morality of the...
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Trekking to Timbuktu
Pupils view a television show to provide a context for conducting research into the location and culture of Timbuktu. The students complete a report on the subject in the form of a research paper.
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Challenges Faced by the New Nation's Presidents
Sixth graders, while in the computer lab utilizing the internet, locate primary sources to interpret and analyze the struggle of the new nation to gain the respect of European countries. They interact with a worksheet that organizes...
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Radio Broadcasting Before Television
Students compare the radio to other forms of mass communication. In this Radio Broadcasting Before Television lesson, students learn the different types of radio shows in the 1920s and 30s. Students write and perform radio scripts...
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Folklore in Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God
Students read Zora Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God and explore her life history as well as novel analysis activities. In this novel analysis instructional activity, students identify elements in the novel and its overall literary...
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Be the Historian
Students build upon their knowledge of the Corps of Discovery to research and explain the significance of gifts given to American Indians by Lewis and Clark.
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Three Days at Gettysburg
Eighth graders discuss why the Battle of Gettysburg was important to the Civil War. In groups, they identify the major events of each day of the battle. They analyze how the battle changed the direction of the war and discuss the outcome.
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Pbs Learning Media: Library of Congress: Media Gallery | Women's Suffrage
This collection of primary source documents from the Library of Congress supports teaching about women's suffrage in the United States. These primary sources include images, song sheets, articles, statistical documents, maps, political...
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Loc: Web Guides: Baseball Resources at the Library of Congress
Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd. Get the scoop on the history of baseball provided by the Library of Congress. View old baseball cards, historical baseball moments, and bibliographies for baseball researchers are...
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Library of Congress: Copyright
This site from the Library of Congress provides the homepage of the United States Copyright Office. The information provided on this page is very helpful on the subject with many links to frequently asked questions, as well as laws and...
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Library of Congress: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, by checking out the array of material on this site hosted by the Library of Congress. You can explore the exhibits and collections dedicated to Hispanic American...
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Library of Congress: Abraham Lincoln Images
The Library of Congress provides numerous examples of photographs taken of President Abraham Lincoln. Identifies when the picture was taken and where it was taken. Describes the connection of photographs and Abraham Lincoln.
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Library of Congress: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
This resource offers a collection of cultural works for this month of recognition, celebrated each May. Includes content from the Library of Congress, National Archives and National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Library of Congress: Native American Heritage Month
Excellent resources for the study of Native Americans during their Heritage Month include art collections, traditions in dress, and Native American veterans. Choose Exhibits & Collections from the left-hand menu bar for many more...