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Ireland – Key Words – Matching Exercise

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Irish vocabulary worksheet, students match the 12 terms listed on the left to their appropriate definitions on the right.
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Jamestown Journey Part 3

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the economy of Jamestown. In this early settlers activity, 4th graders read about the trade between the English and the natives in Jamestown. This activity is part of a larger unit and coincides with the novel The...
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Language and Runaway Slave Ads

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this fugitive slave lesson plan, students research and analyze fugitive slave advertisements from Virginia newspapers.
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Revolutionary War Research Paper

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice writing research papers by investigating U.S. history. In this Revolutionary War lesson plan, 5th graders identify the British and American roles in the historic war by researching the Internet. Students prepare a...
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Out and About: Minibeasts

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students get up close and personal with invertebrates. In this mini-beasts lesson, students may visit the Natural History Museum, the Bramley Frith Education Centre, the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World online or in-person to...
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Westward Ho: The Difficulties of Emigrants Moving West

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners research the journey west of 19th century emigrants. In this pioneer lesson, students read the letters and diaries of a fictitious family traveling on the Oregon Trail. They mark their route on a US map, create a chart showing...
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Corn An A-Maizing Plant

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders consider the uses of corn.  For this agricultural lesson, 5th graders examine corn as a natural resource and discuss the many ways to reuse the grain.  A variety of activities, books, and web resources are included with the...
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"You Shall Do Your Best Endeavor" - Working With Primary Documents

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read and interpret primary source documents regarding historic Jamestown. In small groups, they read the primary documents, answer questions, and view online maps of Jamestown Island and Virginia.
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From Forest to Farm and Back Again

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils review and discuss a given set of questions regarding ecosystems. They analyze essays, maps and historical documents on timber harvesting and regeneration and then complete worksheets.
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Hull of a Ship

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders engage in this introductory unit lesson. A bulletin board for the unit be started, Colonial Notebooks be presented to each student, and a pre-test on colonization be administered.
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Fort at No. 4 History

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the history of Fort No. 4 in New Hampshire before visiting the site. They identify key events and people that occured at the fort as well. They complete questions and teach them to their group.
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Henry Spelman: The Powhatan Indians' English Boy

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read and analyze narrative writing by and about Henry Spelman, a boy-laborer who helped settle Jamestown. They read biographical information, discuss the harsh conditions, and write a narrative piece on Henry's experiences.
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Mapping La Salle's Travels

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use the internet to create a map showing the path of La Salle through North America and the Caribbean. They identify the main geographic features of the two areas and the main French forts. They also complete a timeline.
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John Lawson's Emigration Impact: Review Writing and Answer Questions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers review the writings of John Lawson. Using his writings, they read comments about them to determine how his writings might have affected emigration to America. They answer discussion questions and share their answers...
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Lawson's Many Roles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the life of John Lawson and his many roles he took on during his life. Using their text, they discover the area in which he traveled and lived. They write an essay about his movements and identifying his contacts in...
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The Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the time period of the Industrial revolution in American history.  In this American History instructional activity, 8th graders read the chapter on this time period.  Students create a presentation on this time...
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On the Trail with Lewis and Clark

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use the Internet to conduct research on the Lewis and Clark journals and work cooperatively in planning and delivering a presentation.
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Cotton Production and Milling

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine cotton production and milling. They compete in a hand-ginning contest to realize how difficult it was to separate the seeds from the fibers of cotton. They discuss why Eli Whitney's cotton gin was an important invention.
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Knowing Where You Are

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students work together to research the names of places in their state. They divide up their state so that each group can research a different section and complete a chart of the different names. They create a key for the map to explain...
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A Share in America

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine map - reflect on why English colonist kept coming to America (scarcity of land in England / seemingly endless land in America) Recite line from English poem. They discuss English attitude towards Indians and their lands.
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Canadian History: The Seven Oaks Incident

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine primary source documents about the Seven Oaks Incident and consider the different perspectives written about it. They present their findings to the class orally or by creating posters.
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Visit The Orchard

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the technology that is used to harvest apples as a crop. They look at examples of past and present machines. The information is used as inspiration for creating their own device to pick and harvest apples for mass...
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Jamestown Journey Part 2

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a chart or web to display qualities and characteristics of a good leader. They write a paragraph describing the qualities of a good Jamestown leader. Finally, 4th graders contribute to small group discussion about...
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Moon, Mars, and Beyond-Mission Briefing

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete this introductory lesson in which they find out about the scenario for a simulated online space mission. They review vocabulary and complete a review sheet to reinforce the details of the mission and its goals.