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Progression's Price

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students reflect upon their regional and national environments, analyze causes of environmental problems as well as their implications, and examine effects of population growth as they participate in "The Popcorn Game."
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Sing Out Loud: The Slave Spirituals Historical and Cultural Implications during Reconstruction

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify, summarize and present facts about cultural, educational and political inequalities of Reconstruction, explain hidden codes of slave spirituals and their importance in slaves' communication, and create poetry based on...
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"Breadline": The Great Depression Causes, Consequences and Recovery

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars compare prices of popular items of late 1920s to cost of those items presently, determine which companies are best in which to invest, analyze causes and consequences of stock market crash of 1929, and evaluate...
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Striking It Rich!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the California Gold Rush. They explore the lure of gold and the Wild West, how pioneers traveled to the West, and the hardships and people they encountered along the way. Activities be authentic, hands-on, and...
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King Tut's Tomb

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students become familiar with the period in Egyptian history that King Tut lived in and explore the culture of that time period. They visualize their lives when they were 9 and imagine having the responsibility of running their own country.
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The West "The People": The Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders become familiar with the conditions facing the members of the Expedition in the early 1800's, as well as the causes and consequences of the Expedition. They describe the conditions of the land in the 1800's and during the...
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Simple Thermodynamics of Transportation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars watch videos about various modes of transportation, they examine the energy transformations that occur in each, and they be introduced to the laws of thermodynamics.
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Producer to Consumer Fun

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research about producers and consumers. They examine how products become available to consumers and participate in one of the activities listed such as: tour a farm or a factory, go on a scavenger hunt at a local store, or have...
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The Oregon Trail

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars use maps and diagrams to examine the Oregon Trail. In groups, they create their own poster of the trail showing the different types of artifacts found along the way. To end the lesson, they identify the sources of water...
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State Capitals

For Students 4th - 6th
In this state capitals worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the capitals to the fifty states of the United States.
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Find the States

For Students 6th - 8th
In this word search learning exercise, students find and circle the names of the 50 United States in the word search. All of the states are listed at the bottom of the learning exercise.
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Name the States Worksheet 1

For Students 5th - 8th
In this name the states worksheet, learners examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Utah: State History

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Utah state history worksheet, students read two and a half pages of information about Utah and complete 10 true and false questions.
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And Now, What to Plant?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students build a bird sanctuary. In this service learning lesson, students explore the variety of plants that could be put into the garden and make the selection of best plants for the area.
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Preparing and Planting the Garden

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students prepare to build and plant a garden. In this service learning lesson plan, students take all the necessary steps to prepare a community garden for planting and reflect on the experience.
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Investigating Nonprofits

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners detect and explore local and national nonprofit organizations. In this research project, students explore nonprofit mission statements, activities and career opportunities. Learners complete a research question sheet. Students...
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Hero Traits

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the concept of serving the common good. In this service learning lesson, 8th graders brainstorm a list of real-life heroes and create charts displaying how the actions of the heroes affected others.
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Do You Know Your 50 States?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learners use the names and abbreviations of the 50 states to label a blank map of the United States.
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USA States, Capitals, and Abbreviations

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this recognizing the fifty states worksheet, students read a list of the names of the states and complete a Double T Chart by filling in the capitals and abbreviations columns. Students write 100 answers.
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Your Turn to Vote

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the legislative process. In this Congress lesson, students consider the functions of Congressional committees as they participate in a simulation that requires them to experience the decision-making process that...
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Why Does Congress Work That Way?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discover the powers of Congress. In this legislative branch lesson, students examine the legislative process as they analyze Article I of the U.S. Constitution. Young scholars consider the powers of Congress as they define...
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The Gilded Age & the Progressive Era (1877–1917)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the Gilded Age and Progressive Era in the United States. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Exploring Pottery Techniques

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Native American pottery. In this visual arts instructional activity, students analyze burnished and glazed clay pots. Students study how to create pots from online sources and respond to questions about the process....
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Effective Speaking in a Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and discuss the concept of stage fright. They demonstrate positive debate techniques, constructively critique other speakers, and implement debate techniques for a practice debate.

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