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Plot Your Course

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine distance and direction on a nautical chart. In this nautical lesson, students identify obstacles and characteristics of common aid to navigation on a nautical chart.
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Congress and the Creation of the Bill of Rights

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students participate in inquiry activities to explore powers outlined in the Bill of Rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson plan, students creation of a class Bill of Rights, evaluate  and propose amendments, and analyze primary source...
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Call and Response Singing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate call and response singing.  In this fine arts and U.S. history instructional activity, students listen to several call and response songs that were sung by African-American slaves during the period before the Civil...
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5 Mother's Day Lessons and Activities

For Teachers K - 5th
Students complete a craft project.  In this Mother's Day lesson plan, students learn about Mother's Day around the world, write an essay about their mother, create a Mother's Day card, create coupons for meaningful time with their...
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What can we learn about England in the 11th Century?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students read source documents to find information about England in the 11th century.  In this England in the 11th century lesson plan, students analyze and answer questions based on a source document.
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Slavery: How did the Abolition Acts Affect the Slave Trade?

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students investigate the abolition of slavery by examining historical documents.  In this U.S. history instructional activity, students view photographs of East African residents who were forced into slavery.  Students write about the...
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State Facts A Right Angle Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry instructional activity, students create words making a right angles each time. There are 50 questions to be solved with an answer key.
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Star Wars: Modernity and the Timelessness of Myth

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore myths through the study of multiple texts. Students use James Joyce's "Ulysses," the film "Star Wars," various Greek and Biblical myths to inform a guided discussion of myths and the common themes in these texts.      
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Conquest of the Americas

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study the Aztecs and Incas. For this Aztecs and Incas lesson, students discover their similiarities and differences and how the Spainards defeated both. Students create a picture book about one of these empires.
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Preparing for the Weather

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discuss hypothermia and recognize how insulation helps keep people warm. In this science lesson, students get into four groups and go to each activity. Students simulate what it is like to stay warm using shortening and ziploc...
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Native Americans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a skit. In this Native American history lesson, students read a book about Native Americans and answer comprehension questions. Students then read a story about the Wampanoag people and work in groups to act out a...
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Catapults

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover the catapult. For this catapult lesson, students research the history of the catapult and how it works. They work in groups to build their own catapult using tootpicks, popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and spoons. 
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Verbs and Verb Phrases...With Pirates!

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this grammar activity, students underline the verbs and verb phrases in the 20 sentences. Students are also asked to circle the nouns and pronouns in each sentence.
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Robert E. Lee Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about Robert E. Lee. Students may check their answers immediately.
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North American Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students take a closer look at the geographic theme of place. In this geography skills lesson plan, students research their city and create murals that highlight its history, residents, landmarks, and resources.
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Eisenhower: The Contentious 1950s

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore 1950's America. For this American history lesson, students research the McCarthy hearings, Civil Rights, war fatigue, and economic issues of the decades. Learners respond to discussion questions about topics.
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World War II: The Pacific

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the events in the pacific during World War II. In this World War II lesson, students use reference material to access information about significant locations in the War. Student debate the use of the atomic bomb to end...
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Alexander the Great

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the accomplishments of Alexander the Great. In this ancient civilizations activity, students research the life and leadership of Alexander the Great. Young scholars then script and perform modern news conferences,...
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Act of Sabotage?

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students examine animal cruelty laws in Great Britain. In this health instructional activity, students visit selected websites to research animal cruelty laws as they consider animal rights and hunting rights.
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Downloading Trouble

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore the meaning of piracy.  In this technology lesson, students discuss the economic and social repercussions of DVD and CD piracy, then further their knowledge by completing on-line research on the topic.  Several...
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Breaking News English: Starbucks Coffee

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Starbucks Coffee worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Breaking News English: The Beatles Suing EMI

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Beatles suing EMI, worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Samsung Electronics Aims to Double Sales

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL worksheet, students read, listen and complete a variety of assignments associated with an article involving Samsung electronics.
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Breaking News English: Coffee

For Students 5th - 10th
In this coffee worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...