Worksheet
Curated OER

President Richard M. Nixon- Reading Selection and Questions

For Students 5th - 6th
In this President Richard M. Nixon worksheet, students read a two page biography about this president. They answer 8 multiple choice questions based on the reading.
Lesson Plan
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The Invasion of Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the war in Iraq. They use videos, newspapers, and other media to examine the circumstances leading up to the invasion, the war's major battles, and the post-war situation on the ground. Students read letters from...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: A SIMULATION

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss two computerized options to change the current U.S. government. In this Constitutional Convention lesson plan, students write a statement advocating for one of the choices and participate in a mock modern Constitutional...
Worksheet
Curated OER

English Lesson Plan on World Freedom Day

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this ESL grammar and comprehension worksheet set, students read a selection about World Freedom Day. They complete matching, fill in the blank, short answer, and word choice activities based on the reading.
Lesson Plan
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JFK Assassination

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write equations of a line. In this algebra lesson, students investigate the assassination of JFK through linear equations. They calculate the length of given line segments.
Worksheet
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Using Abbreviations for Street Names

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this abbreviations worksheet, students write the abbreviations for street names when they rewrite the sentences. Students complete this for 10 sentences.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Changes in Draft Registration

For Teachers 9th
Students evaluate the differences between the first draft registration and today's Selective Service form. They explore how changes in American society and culture influence changes in the draft system.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Pledge of Allegiance

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the history of the Pledge of Allegiance. They investigate the First Amendment concept of separation of Church and state using Internet resources.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has William Henry Harrison's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Harrison, William Henry 1773 1841

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography discusses the political career of William Henry Harrison, a Representative and Senator from Ohio and the 9th President of the United States.