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Write As If...You Were There

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use their imagination to create a story about being present when the Great Seal of Ohio was designed. They draw a picture of the Great Seal of Ohio.
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Ohio's U.S. Presidents

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the state of Ohio's claim to be the "Mother of Presidents." Nine U.S. presidents were from the state and their contributions and terms of office are examined in this lesson.
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Ready, Set, Go for Good Health: My Future

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recall events from their fast and identify their goals for the future. They brainstorm traits needed to set and reach personal goals. They write a paragraph about what they need to complete their goal.
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Exploring the Self

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use different pieces of music and writings to explore the theme of self-reliance and individuality. After viewing a video clip, they discuss how the images made them feel. They keep a writing journal to evaluate their...
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The Art of Persuasion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze images using several perspectives or entry points. They create images and develop accompanying texts that support a specific purpose or function. Students assess the effectiveness of collected images and those of their...
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Ten Crucial Days- George Washington as a Hero Figure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the heroic qualities of George Washington. In this Revolutionary War lesson plan, students recognize heroic qualities and construct a Hero Hall of Fame. Students construct posters that exemplify heroic traits.
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Remembrance Day

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research the meaning behind Remembrance Day. In this Remembrance Day lesson, 2nd graders discuss peace and why Remembrance Day is significant. The book Why We Remember is read aloud to the students.
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Heroes and Celebrities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare heroes and celebrities. In this role-model lesson, students identify the characteristics of a hero and those of a celebrity. Students think of their heroes and place the make a chart of their heroes versus celebrities....
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Building a Permanent Human Presence in Space

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students tudy space and what it takes to be an explorer.  In this space explorer lesson students examine the characteristics of explorers and create an exploration log. 
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It Can't Happen Here or Can It?: Peer Pressure, Prejudice and Intolerance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the pressures of group-pressured behavior. In this teaching tolerance lesson plan, students read literature and view videos regarding negative group behavior. Students answer comprehension questions and participate in a...
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George Washington: Our First President

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the life of George Washington. In this George Washington lesson, students consider the leadership qualities of the first president as they listen to a description of his life and the create responsibility journals.
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One Word Substitution 3

For Students 5th - 7th
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored. All of the words begin with...
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Social Studies/Bible - Christian Response

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the essence of Christianity. In this Christian response lesson, 8th graders discuss what they can do prevent another Holocaust. Students also pay tribute to those who go out their way to help those in need and...
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First Nations Veterans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers generate a list of heroic qualities of veterans. In this American veterans lesson, students research a First Nations veteran and create a poster presentation on their figure.
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The Bus Ride Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine and respond to the text, The Bus Ride. In this African-American literature instructional activity, students explore pre-reading questions that focus on fairness of laws. Students read the text based on Rosa Parks and...
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Same and Different

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore similarities and differences. They name ways they are alike and different from their peers.
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Using Synonyms and Antonyms to Create Analogies

For Students 5th - 6th
In this analogy worksheet, students read about synonyms, antonyms and analogies, then choose words from a word box that correctly completes a set of analogies. 
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How Prophet-able Are You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the role of prophets/advocates in society and define qualities and characteristics of an effective prophet. They list qualities of prophets and discuss which characteristic is most important.
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Breaking News English: Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Dies

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, learners read "Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Dies," 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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Personal History

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders gain an appreciation of knowledge about recent history by interviewing senior citizens. They summarize their interviews and organize them into a written presentation.
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Exploring Heroism

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students research heroism online. In this heroism lesson, students use the documentary of Heroes of Ground Zero to explore the theme of heroism. Students complete five days of activities to research and participate in activities that...
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First Black US Congresswoman Dies

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this English worksheet, students discuss Shirley Chisholm. Students debate and discuss American politics, focusing on Shirley Chisholm. Students discuss the differences compared to their own country of origin.
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Write a Constitution

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the United states Constitution and discuss the difficulties the framers faced in writing it. They explore ideas about the division of power, rights, and other topics contained in it.
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Capitol vs. Capital

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students construct time lines to show the order of significant events in Ohio history. They explain how Ohio progressed from territory to statehood.