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Immigration History Firsthand

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this immigration lesson, students conduct research regarding Ellis Island and the American immigrant experience. Middle...
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The Union is Perpetual: Lincoln is Elected

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars view primary documents about the race for President in the time of Abraham Lincoln.  In this election lesson, students prepare arguments for and against Lincoln using an analysis sheet.  Young scholars create a...
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Ben Franklin and the Rising Americans

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students prepare for and learn through a walking tour of Philadelphia. In this history lesson, students support their studies with a field trip. This lesson could be adapted to suit regions with other historic places or museums. 
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Nothing is More Patriotic Than Social Criticism

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature social criticism. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Bushwhacked

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature caricatures of President George W. Bush. Students respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Which Court Would You Use?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study court system and the various levels of courts in their state. In groups, they create their own brief scenario for each court they have studied. As a follow-up activity, they match given scenarios to the correct court, as...
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I'm Tellin'!: Kids Bringing Folktales Alive

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students participate in a reading lesson plan that works on social and academic skills. They increase reading comprehension with direct instruction with the group reading of a folktale. Then students research their own stories to tell.
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Fertilizers, Pesticides and Health

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students apply real data to create and calculate algebraic equations. Students create a visual to represent the concentration for one part per million and apply unit analysis to verify measurement computations. Students define the use...
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India

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the land and peoples of India. They examine the effects of the earthquake that occured on the Indian holiday of Republic Day in 2001. They make a list of items they would need in an emergency or natural disaster.
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Weight Control

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the importance of a healthy diet.  In this weight control activity students divide into groups and  develop a healthy lunch menu.
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Judicial Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student demonstrate understanding of both sides of the argument between Jefferson and Marshall that led to the strengthening of the Judicial Branch through the creation of judicial review. Unit is comprised of five lessons and fits into...
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The Emergence of the Judicial Branch

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate understanding of both sides of the argument between Jefferson and Marshall that led to the strengthening of the Judicial Branch through the creation of judicial review.
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Interdependence: Discovering What Makes a Balanced Ecosystem

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students demonstrate that plants and animals are interdependent in a balanced ecosystem.
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The Market System and Consumerism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine their own consumption habits. Using various advertisements, they discuss their role in showing consumers what they must have in their lives. As a class, they encourage each other to change their habits and discuss how...
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Dual Federalism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the roles of federal and state governments in the United States. In this government lesson plan, students research state and national governments' joint and individual powers prior to debating a topic...
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Arithmetrivia

For Students 6th - 9th
In this arithmetrivia worksheet, students read and solve word problems.  They translate from word problems to written equations and then solve them.  This one-page worksheet contains 12 problems.  Answers are provided.
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Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the years during World War II in which Japanese Americans living on the West Coast were held in internment camps.
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Studying and Working: The Busy Lives of Students With Paid Employment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the effect of paid employment on academic performance. They examine how to construct a survey on time use.
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Capital Punishment

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research capital punishment and then type a six paragraph paper.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Confirmation Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research the Supreme Court judicial selection process while role playing. They examine the political nature of the process and discuss merits of Supreme Court nominees.
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Elizabethan England To Glorious Revolution

For Teachers 5th
Students explore the development of England from 1500 to 1689 in this eight lessons unit. The various parts of history affected by both political and religious factors are synthesized in this unit.
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Reconstruction: "Healing Wounds, Mending Fences"

For Teachers 5th
Students examine material on the Civil War Era to develop an understanding of the major issues that were resolved. This six lessons unit provides a closer glimpse into our nation's political and ethical history.
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Celebrating Independence

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils use the Internet to discover information about Independence Hall. They examine the effort to preserve the building for further generations and a history of other sights in Philadelphia.
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How Can Understanding and Helping Others Build Our Own Community?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the different cultures and disabilities people face in their community. They discuss how they can become better citizens. They answer discussion questions to finish the lesson plan.

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