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Plate, punch card, and instructions for Herman Hollerith's Electric Sorting and Tabulating Machine

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read an article and participate in a class discussion.  In this technology and engineering instructional activity students conduct an online search for images and terms.
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Mississippi

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Mississippi learning exercise, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Mississippi. Students then answer 10 true and false questions.
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Missouri

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Missouri worksheet, students read a detailed 2 page history of the state. Students answer ten true and false questions about the passage.
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Caddo Circle Book

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students are introduced to the Caddo Indians of Texas. Using a compass, they draw a circle given specific dimensions and cut them out. Using the text, they read one section abut the Indians and complete the task listed on one of their...
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Meet the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas

For Teachers 1st
Students study the geography of the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas and create a map book. They share in stories and legends about these people. Handouts and worksheets are included.
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Tennessee Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Tennessee learning exercise, students read a selection about the history of Tennessee, then complete a set of 10 true/false questions. 
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The Abolitionist Movement: A Fight for Freedom

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the Civil War by identifying famous figures of the era. In this slavery abolitionist lesson plan, 6th graders read a text on the history of the Civil War and discuss heroes of the era such as Harriet Tubman and...
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The Holocaust

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders consider how something like the Holocaust could happen. In this Holocaust lesson, 8th graders analyze German propaganda that was used to garner support for World War II. Students discuss which pieces of propaganda were the...
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How Can We Locate Specific Places On Earth?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discover how to use longitude and latitude to locate specific sites on Earth. They compare old and new ways of locating specific places, and discover how latitude and longitude coordinates are used to locate places on Earth.
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Remembering World War II

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read about America's participation in World War II. They study images, timelines, and other primary source documents.
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Colorado: Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Colorado reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Patchwork Quilts

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine about traditional quilting patterns, the symmetry in such patterns, and practice creating patterns of their own. They design a quilting pattern, and groups make colorful "patches," of a pattern. They assemble the...
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Connecticut

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Connecticut worksheet, learners read about the history of Connecticut and answer true and false questions about it. Students complete 10 true and false questions.
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Reading Comprehension: Ohio

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Ohio and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection about the state.
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From One Seed Grow Many Seeds

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice identifying plants by singing a song.  In this plant life lesson, 1st graders sing the song "Parts of a Plant" which is based on the anatomy of sunflowers.  Students discover agriculture techniques while viewing a...
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The Land of Milk and Honey: Reasons for Migration

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders analyze migration patterns. In this colonial North Carolina lesson, 4th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of immigrants from Switzerland who settled North Carolina. Students write...
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The Roanoke Mystery

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders hypothesize about what happened on the island of Roanoke. In this South Carolina history lesson, 4th graders use primary documents to draw conclusions about what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke. This mini-unit of...
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Friday and Friends: A Prospectus of the Mexican Family through Children's Literature

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students use literature to examine how the structure of families in Mexico has changed over time. In groups, they examine how their life now relates to their ancestors and the Spanish conquest of the area. As a class, they are read...
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Fur Trade Economics

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students demonstrate understanding of what the fur trade was and how it was operated, including the bartering process, by participating in a mock trade activity and assessing the value of items based on their needs and wants.
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What is The Value of Wolves?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students look for the facts that are related to the wolf as a species around the world. They think about its decline and argue for a solution.
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Events Leading to the War of 1812

For Students 5th - 6th
In this US History worksheet, students read a selection of the War of 1812 and fill in the blanks for 10 sentences using a word bank.
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New Mexico

For Students 4th - 6th
In this New Mexico instructional activity, students read a two page text about the history of the state of New Mexico. Students answer ten true and false questions.
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"I have a Dream"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the famous "I Have a Dream," speech by Martin Luther King Jr., and discuss the progress made since then. In small groups, they read and discuss various documents, and formulate a plan of action to help realize Dr. King's...
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Disco - Voices of a New Generation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze lyrics of selected Disco songs for content, theme and vocabulary. They write an extended response citing specific lyrics in response to three general themes.