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Harding Black: Taking It To Another Level

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners complete a variety of activities related to the pottery of Harding Black and the uses of clay in San Antonio, Texas. They watch a video about the life of Harding Black, conduct a clay percolation experiment, compare and...
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The Texas Revolution: Exactly Who Were The Texans?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Texas Revolution. In groups, they use the internet to research who the Texans really were and the reasons behind the revolution. They discuss the need to discover the world outside of school and work with people...
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Dancing in the Desert: The Genie

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study nuclear destruction using visual literacy. In this nuclear destruction lesson, 5th graders work in groups to examine a group of pictures that show the destruction of a home by a nuclear blast. They discuss the type of...
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Symbols of the United States Alphabetical Order

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American symbols worksheet, students read 16 vocabulary words that pertain to the United States. Students alphabetize the words.
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Symbols of the U.S. word jumble

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this symbols of the U.S. activity, students unscramble the words that represent symbols of the United States. Students unscramble 16 words.
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The Kansas State Capitol

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research the Kansas state capitol building. In this historical landmark instructional activity, 2nd graders explore the Kansas state capitol. Over three days students explore the Governor's office, Senate and House of...
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Dancing Rainbows: A Pueblo Boy's Story

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students read the book "Dancing Rainbows," and complete a variety of activities across the curriculum. For this Native Americans lesson plan, students create pottery, discuss Pueblo traditions, discuss the importance of rain, and learn...
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The Mystery of History - Original Sources

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine and discuss the differences between primary and secondary sources. They brainstorm examples of each, locate examples of primary and secondary sources on the Internet, and identify three primary sources from home.
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Letters to Home

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research historical events and everyday life in Texas in 1836-1837. They write a letter using Mr. Mitchell's perspective.
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National Security

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the Rosenberg spy case during the Cold War. They research and report on a recent or current investigation into espionage by people working for the U.S. government. Students find out what they can from newspapers,...
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Texas Quarter Drawing

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students recognize the U.S. penny, nickel, dime, and quarter by design and denomination and study the historical figures depicted on the coins. They study simple Texas symbols and choose one to draw in a design for a Texas Quarter.
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Paint the States - 50 & D.C.

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students select and research a state as an individual project and present their findings to the class. Then, they write a one page paper and create a collage or painting of their state on a mural. Finally, students create and illustrate...
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Breaking News English: Soccer - the World's Most Exciting Sport

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Soccer - the World's Most Exciting Sport," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

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