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How to see America

For Students 4th - 6th
In this America worksheet, students read a paragraph about America and change the verbs to the correct form. Students complete this for 18 verbs.
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Early America

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore what a leader represents. In this social science lesson, students discuss what the traits, qualities, or characteristics are of a leader. Students also understand that leaders existed in America's past and in the present...
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Child Labor and the Building of America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the growth of America from the 1880's-1920's. In this Industrialization era lesson, students use primary resources from the time period to investigate child labor, and determine the contribution of children to the...
Worksheet
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I, Too, Sing America Theme of Race

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, learners respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on theme of race in "I, Too, Sing America." Students may also complete their choice of 2 reading activities suggested.
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I, Too, Sing America Theme of Ambition

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "I Too, Sing America." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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I, Too, Sing America Theme of Freedom

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in "I, Too, Sing America." Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested
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Evaluating the Validity of Information-Did the Chinese Discover America in 1421?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the discovery of the Americas.  In this US History lesson, students investigate the theory that Chinese explorers initially discovered America.  They collect research from a variety of sources, and...
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Ask Me What's Great About America

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students pretend to be citizens of a new space colony and have been elected to the Intergalactic Senate to consider adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution. They break into groups and discuss what seems unfair and fair about the...
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Growth and Expansion of America

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Despite the difficulty of travel, the US expanded significantly between the 1800s and the early 1900s. To prepare for a performance task assessment on the rapid expansion of the US in the 1800s, class members engage in a...
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America and Canada: The Post Cold War Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the provoking question, "What does the term social change mean?" They discuss the social changes taking place during and following the Cold War. Students participate in a short discussion, they are presented with facts...
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America Moves to the City (1865-1900)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Statistical data can show shifts in human populations without bias or a prescribed historical point of view. View bar graphs and charts that describe new influxes in urbanization, immigration, and suffrage by state during the turn of the...
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Celebrate Read Across America Day With Dr. Seuss Lesson Plans

For Teachers K - 2nd
Celebrate Read Across America Day with Dr. Seuss lesson plans, and dish up the "Green Eggs and Ham."
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Technology of Colonial America

For Teachers 4th - 8th
By learning about the technology of Colonial America, students can gain a greater appreciation of history.
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Flags Of Latin America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine the symbolism of Latin American flags. In this Latin America lesson, students research the cultures and histories of countries as well as the history behind their flags. Students recreate the flags and share their...
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America's Economy: Sorrow And Hope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how Americans found the hope that broke the Great Depression. In this American economics instructional activity, students watch "America's Economy: Sorrow and Hope." Students then discuss the implications of the...
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America's Favorite Landmarks

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research using Google Earth a variety of websites to explore America's most prominent and famous buildings. They then compare and contrast architectural styles and write a position paper defending or arguing against their chosen...
Worksheet
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Primary Source Activity: Jose Marti

For Students 8th
Analyze a primary source document "Our America" which depicts a Spanish-American point of view. The class answers 3 critical-thinking questions based on the reading and create a time line of Cuba's struggle for independence. 
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Islamic Faith and Discrimination

For Teachers 4th - 7th
After the events on 9/11 many Muslim-Americans experienced discrimination because of their ethnicity and faith. Help break the cycle of ignorance by educating your students on the history, religion, and beliefs of a different culture....
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Corporate Profits vs. Jobs

For Students 9th - 12th
Bring the Occupy Movement debate to your classroom. This political cartoon analysis offers a chance for pupils to explore their personal ideas about corporate America and current economic issues. Background information is provided to...
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The 1950s:

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Teens will get a kick out of this presentation, which provides a glimpse of the consumerism and rising pop culture of 1950's America. They will especially appreciate the discussion of "Teen culture" including the music of Elvis, the...
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Songs the Express American Ideals

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
First graders will learn the words to two American ideals songs: "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and "America the Beautiful." They will also learn the Pledge of Allegiance and what it means to recite it. This is a great resource for your...
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"I Believe..." Podcast Style

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Use this communication skills lesson to emphasize evaluating a speaker's main point and argument. After reading Martin Luther King's, "I Have a Dream Speech" and John F. Kennedy's speech, "I Believe in an America Where the Separation of...
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Bank Loans Money to Start Businesses

For Teachers 4th - 6th
After locating Latin American countries on a world map, children read about how microbanks are loaning money to help start small businesses. Involving both current events and economics, the teacher introduces the article with a map...
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Building Background Knowledge: Colonial Craftspeople

For Teachers 4th Standards
In the first lesson plan of this unit on colonial trade, fourth graders gain background knowledge of different jobs performed by early colonists. The class begins with a slide show presentation that includes a variety of great...

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