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The Progressives

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore American government reform. In this Progressive Era lesson, 11th graders read about the Era in their textbooks and in the provided handouts. Students then create group presentations and write essays on the role...
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Immigration Accounts: Vincenzo Iovine, an Italian Immigrant, and Lino Paul, a Sudanese Immigrant

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare immigration experiences in America in historical and modern times. For this immigration lesson, students read and discuss the accounts of an Italian immigrant to the United States in the past and an account from a...
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The Pioneer Experience

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders consider the move westward. In this Westward Movement lesson, 10th graders compare and contrast the experiences of 2 pioneers by creating t-charts. Students analyze diaries, photographs, and political cartoons that capture...
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The Ladners: Researching Local Pioneers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research local Canadian explorers and write a report on them. In this research lesson plan, students look at local heritage and relationships that came out of those explorers.
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Traveling Around Nebraska

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze a current or historical photograph from their textbook and as a class complete a worksheet of the analysis. Using the Photographic Analysis Form, they locate and analyze two transportation photographs and use the...
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The Artistic Process

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars experiment with and compare different types of natural resources and tools used by artists in ancient Rome. They describe changes in natural resources that result from human use of tools.
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Valley of the Butterflies

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore why butterfly populations in Idaho's Lapwai Valley have decreased.
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Electronic Journals about Latin American Folktales

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students exchange folktales with a key-pal using dialog journal writing. They write out a folktale from their own cultural background and exchange it with students of another. They record their impressions of each other's folktales.
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Causes of Death in the 19th Century

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze historical data. They explore the context in which it was created. They develop skills in historical analysis.
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Journey of the Salmon

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders predict salmon migration routes and explore how dams affect the salmon migration. They explore the cultural significance of salmon to the Nez Perce people and design technology to aid salmon migration.
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You Decide

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, who live on a Native American reservation, investigate how land management is addressed at Tribal Council meetings. They participate in a simulation of a meeting as the discover the workings of tribal government. They...
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Winter Survival

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study the Lewis and Clark expedition and work in small groups to solve problems that the explorers might have encountered.
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The Three Gorges Dam- Should it be Completed?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research and analyze the geographic problem of whether or not the Three Gorges Dam should be completed. Students take a position on the issue, gather information related to their position, present their conclusions, and write a...
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An Archaeological Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students simulate an archeological dig in the classroom to explore a culture through its artifacts.
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Testing Carving Tools

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students onstruct an ancient bow drill and compare its effectiveness at carving stone to marks made by other tools. They perform a careful analysis of the performance of each tool.
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My Heritage Country Report

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers list five food dishes that are part of their family's heritage. Each student then does research of a country and a recipe (possibly a family recipe). With the help of members of his/her kitchen group, the student prepares...
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Groups Coming to America

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use text or other references to locate different types of information about the Mayflower and pilgrims. They create a presentation for lower elementary classes about the Pilgrims.
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With Liberty and Justice for All

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify and define in their own words the first ten amendments to the Constitution. They are assigned a CDV or amendment from the Bill of Rights and create and present a one-minute skit demonstrating it.
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Counties of Michigan

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete an atlas worksheet to become familiar with the types of information found in an atlas.
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Driving Down the Highway: Billboards in Nebraska

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review photos of billboards from Nebraska highways. Using these billboards as examples, students design a billboard promoting a city in Nebraska.
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Memo from the Governor

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders inquire about the history of Florida's capital after receiving a mock memo from the governor.
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Attitudes About Slavery in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the historical attitudes towards slavery in Pennsylvania. They read transcriptions from two Pennsylvania newspapers and compare/contrast the county's Republican and Democratic Parties' positions on slavery.
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Jobs in 1860 and Today

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars compare occupations during the 19th century with the 21st century using information from 19th century census information.
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Anecdotes from Artifacts: Hearing When Clay Sings

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discover artifacts of the American Indians. They also bring in their own artifact for viewing.

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