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Where Do I Live?
Students gain a better understanding of the population of the region they live in by comparing U.S. census data on the internet.
Illustrative Mathematics
Do You Fit In This Car?
A short activity that focuses on the normal distribution as a model for data distribution. Using given means and standard deviations, your budding statisticians can use statistical tables, calculators, or other statistical software to...
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Summer Vocabulary
In this summer vocabulary worksheet, students read 10 definitions that pertain to summer. Students match these definitions with the words they describe.
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Do Immigrants Benefit Economically and Socially By Coming to the USA?
Students research positive and negative economic and social aspects of immigration to the United States, and present their research findings in either role play or debate format.
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The Impact of Civil War and Conflict on Identity
Students view and discuss Powerpoint presentation on Colombian Conflict, examine how civil war impacts the common person, review vocabulary, and complete critical thinking questions with classmates.
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The Impact of Civil War and Conflict on Identity
Students define citizenship and nationality, examine economic impacts of domestic conflict or war on average citizen, view Powerpoint presentation on Kosovo conflict, and complete critical thinking questions.
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A World of Money
Students explore the traditions related to the creation of national currencies. The role currency plays in shaping a national or regional identity and the influences that the designers of world currency exert are examined in this lesson.
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Painted Dreams
Third graders explore the importance of art in Haitian culture by analyzing the cause and effect within the story, "Allie's Basketball Dream." They examine all the aspects of the story and characters including their goals, dreams,...
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On the Job
Students identify the concept of occupational folklife and learn about occupations in their community and the state. Then they collect examples of occupational folklife such as special terms, equipment, or gestures, as well as stories,...
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Nevada Vocabulary Word Jumble
In this Nevada worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 20 words to spell the names of key people, cities, resources or regions of the state of Nevada. There is a word bank.
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South Carolina Vocabulary Word Jumble
In this South Carolina activity, students unscramble the letters to spell 20 names of cities, people, resources or regions of the state of South Carolina. There is a word bank.
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I Want To Take A Picture In 1866!
Eighth graders examine the role of technology. In the Civil War lesson, 8th graders look at the advent of photography and determine the impact of photography on the Civil War.
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Entering the World Stage
In this American imperialism worksheet, learners review a chapter as they define 5 vocabulary terms in their own words, eliminate 4 false statements, and identify 2 themes from this era of growth and challenge in America.
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"The" Or nothing?
In this "the" or nothing learning exercise, 7th graders review, analyze and discuss when its appropriate to use definite pronouns. Students add the definite article "the" to ten sentences as required.
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Worksheet #61 Questions - James Madison
In this James Madison historical term quiz, students define the meaning of several terms relating to the aforementioned topic in order to advance their historical knowledge.
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Muses of Independence
Eighth graders explore the entertainment options in colonial America. In this colonial life lesson, 8th graders watch a movie about colonial music and arts. Students then respond to questions regarding the movie and also respond to 1...
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Integrated Dance Curriculum: Snow
Students, through the leading questions, guided imagery, and dance, gain a greater comprehension of snow, weather, and the five senses.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults Infographic
Adult cigarette smoking has decreased in recent years, but it is still the number one cause of preventable disease and death in America. An infographic breaks cigarette smoking down by education level, geographical region, gender, race,...
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Globe Skills Lesson 5
In this map skills worksheet, students read a text selection about locations during the American Revolution and then respond to 8 fill in the blank questions.
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HIV/AIDS and Contemporary Population Dynamics
Students describe the spread and occurrence of HIV/AIDS at multiple scales.
They explain global and regional variations in the occurrence of HIV/AIDS
and the spread of HIV/AIDS in the United States
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Jazz in America
Students explore Bebop in America by listening to music and answering questions.
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Superhighway Scholars
Pupils study the states of their choice by using Superhighway Scholars website. In this Unites States history lesson plan, students create a collage using information collected about a state of their choosing. This lesson plan provides...
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Tissue Paper Geography
Students explore geographic features of the desert and apply their understanding of the topography of the desert by creating a tissue paper painting.
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Development Indicators
Students examine the difference between economic development and economic growth. They identify indicators of development in the United States and other countries. They discuss the differences in interpretations of the standard of living.