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Legacy Of The Roman Empire

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students watch "The Legacy of the Roman Empire," and discover details about Vindolanda, the Roman fort. Middle schoolers compose letters from Roman soldiers at the...
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What Shall We Remember on 11 November?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students take a closer look at the proposed British Day. In this current events activity, students visit selected websites to read Gordon Brown's proposal and examine British cultural symbols.
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Winston Churchill

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 3-paragraph selection about Winston Churchill and then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Revolution!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore events of the Revolutionary War and George Washington's role in them. They examine the forces behind the war and create timeline.
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The Rosetta Stone: Where Does It Belong?

For Students 7th - 12th
For this Rosetta Stone worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article on the Rosetta Stone. Students respond to 4 short answer questions regarding the article. Vocabulary words from the article and their definitions are also...
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Lost Peace

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a television program that chronicles the failure of the League of Nations as a deterrent to further war. They create a timeline of events that led from WWI to WWII and hold a mock town meeting in which they discuss...
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4th Grade Social Studies/Economics Multiple Choice Practice

For Teachers 4th
In this social studies/economics worksheet, 4th graders complete a set of 25 multiple choice questions about a variety of 4th grade concepts. An answer key is included.
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Christmas Trees and Traditions

For Students 4th - 6th
For this Christmas worksheet, students research the internet to find facts about Christmas trees and traditions. Students complete 9 short answer questions.
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Civilizations: Expansion And Conquest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire acquired so much land. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students watch "Civilizations: Expansion and Conquest." Students then discuss when and how the expansions took...
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America in Film and Fiction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers begin the instructional activity by reading a book on film study. After watching the movie "Citizen Kane", they work together to identify the issues concerning the United States before World War II. As a class, they...
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The Abolitionist Movement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Abolitionist Movement in Delaware. In groups, they examine a petition presented to the general assembly and an anti-slavery broadside. They compare and contrast the two documents and develop their own broadside to...
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Comparing Foundations of Democracy

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine democratic values. In this democratic ideologies lesson, students discuss individual rights and rights of the group. Students also discuss the implications of the priorities made in democratic societies regarding rights.
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Is Gandhi Right: Analyzing His Ideas

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the connection between Gandhi and the Independence Movement in India. For this lesson on social change, students examine the ideas of Gandhi to analyze non violent change. Students consider the impact of British...
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Paul Revere: The Midnight Rider

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners watch a video of "Paul Revere: The Midnight Rider," complete a vocabulary list and discuss the video using the questions that are provided.
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Economy vs. Humanity Exploring the Triangle Trade and The Middle Passage

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the economic factors of the Triangle Trade as they related to slavery in the US. They use primary sources to study the experience of Africans as they traveled through the Middle Passage.
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Brave New World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video about the effects of World War II on the map of Europe. They discuss the video and answer questions. They work together to identify accomplishments that best represent American culture.
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Number The Stars

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read a book about prejudices that occur in our daily lives. They describe characters in the book. Students discuss real life events of World War II and the Holocaust. Students simulate hiding Jews from the German soldiers. ...
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Number the Stars

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read Number the Stars. In this social studies lesson, students read the story and use a map of western Europe and identify the countries involved in the war. Students locate the cities of Denmark that are discussed in the story.
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Benedict Arnold: Triumph and Treason

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils explore Benedict Arnold, and how his name is synonymous with treason, betrayal, and defection. Why did he turn on a young nation in its defining moment? BIOGRAPHY journeys back to the days of the colonies to solve the mystery.
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Connecting to Colonial Music

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners listen to songs from the French and Indian War period. They answer questions about the song and identify any historical terms. They examine the role of music in their own lives.
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Flush It! Throw It! Out of Sight, Out of Mind!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe disposal procedures by reviewing water and solid waste disposal cycles and what happens when one step is omitted. They examine the connection between industry and human health.
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Coup to Revolution: U.S. foreign Policy in Iran

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read and discuss the Iran country Profile from the CIA World Factbook. They describe the current relationship between the United States and Iran. Students complete additional readings, and answer questions about them. They...
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Druidism

For Students 5th - 9th
In this druidism worksheet, students read about the druidism, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and make a model of the ring of thirteen stones. Students complete 4 activities.
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Cold War Chronology

For Students 8th - 12th
For this Cold War worksheet, students examine the chronological list of important events between 1945 and 1991. Students then respond to 7 short answer questions based on the chronology.