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Progress Amidst Prejudice: Portraits of African Americans in Missouri, 1880-1920

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore and analyze a database of historical portraits of an African American family of the late 1800's. They trace the migration of one of the African Americans as he/she migrates toward urban areas.
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A Geographic Study of Florida's Diverse Community

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify major population centers and their demographic features using an outline map of Florida and the Internet to.
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Arkansas Black Pioneers: A History of African-American Colonies in Arkansas

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research regions of early Arkansas as they relate to African American colonies in Arkansas after the Civil War. They discuss the characteristics of the regions, view a Powerpoint presentation, and write reflective journals.
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When Grandparents Are The Only Parents

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the way American families are changing. In groups, they discuss the impact of grandparents being the only parents to their grandchildren. They identify the mixed emotions felt by all members of the family and...
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People and Parks in the U.S.A.

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the National Parks in the United States. After locating specified states, 5th graders predict which states have the most National Parks. Given the population of each state, students determine the average acre per...
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Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students investigate growth and decay. They analyze the population of Winchester, Virginia to see what year had the most or least growth or decay. There are 4 word problems.
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An Act of Courage, The Arrest Records of Rosa Parks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research accounts on Rosa Parks and look for differences between the modern form and an older report on Parks. They discuss why information about race and nationality are collected on these and other forms.
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Developing a Gateway to the West

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars identify various topographical features that contribute to the growth of a city. They identify how military strategies contribute to the growth of a city.
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Gopher, Part 2: Gopherin'

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore how to access a gopher site using a root menu. Several options are presented with their definitions and the fastest routes examined in this lesson. The lesson is designed for librarians with little or no net experience.
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New Perspectives On Teaching Afro-American History

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the Great Migration of African Americans to the North from the South. After reading a primary source document, they respond to the letter given a set of questions. In groups, they research the funding for white and...
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Tobacco: Fictional Biography

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the impact of the political and social changes in North Carolina after the Civil War. Using their text, they explain the role of agriculture, textile and tobacco in the area and how it helped economically develop...
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Barefoot and Pregnant

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students address the problem of a reduction in the world population growth rate being offset by a growing world population base. This problem is particularly true with the rapid population growth in many Third World countries. The lesson...
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Free African-Americans in Delaware

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students work in groups of two and review the Abolitionist Movement. They observe the manumission/city directory and discover what it is and why it is so important. They read the manumission aloud and discuss why they were freeing their...
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Average Vehicle Occupancy In Your Community

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students determine the average vehicle occupancy in their community.  In this transportation instructional activity students develop and analyze a survey to determine attitudes towards air pollution and transportation. 

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