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Mankind's Fascination With Flight

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars read various novels and articles about the contributions of the Wright Brothers. Individually, they are tested on their comprehension of the material and discuss. In groups, they research the role of the people in their...
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Kites of Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars perform research into the designs of Japanese kites in order to appreciate them for their aerodynamic designs. The appreciation builds student interest in order to produce their own similar designs.
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Egypt's Nonviolent Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the nonviolent protests of the Egyptians. In this current events lesson, students watch a video and read articles about the 2011 Egyptian uprising. Middle schoolers compare the Egyptian protest to the...
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Students’ Response to 9/11—A Documentary Report

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Young historians research the devastating attacks of 9/11 and use that information to script their own documentaries. The follow-up activity includes recording the documentary and conducting classmate interviews, 
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Korean War

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
North and South Korea: two regions divided. The story of the Korean War describes the events that occurred when these two regions' ideologies clashed. The resource uses various images and descriptions of artifacts, in addition to...
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Striking Out Stress- A "Gallery Walk" Activity

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss ways to cope with stressful situations. In this mental health lesson, students identify stressful situations and how they would respond to them. Students discuss their feelings.
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Stress, Coping and Health

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this psychology activity, students complete 5 short answer questions on possible reasons for stress and how to cope with it.
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The Power of Nonviolent Resistance

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners discuss the power of nonviolent resistance in terms of Dr. Martin Luther King and the boycotts that he led. In this nonviolent resistance lesson plan, students discuss their thoughts of nonviolent resistance and how they can use...
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As Air Force Grows, So Does Iraqis' Pride

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars explore the Air Force's involvement in the Gulf War.  For this history lesson, students read an article from USA Today about the Gulf War, then answer several questions to check their understanding of the article.
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Twenty and Ten

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine moral choices faced by Gentiles during the Holocaust and the role of the rescuer.
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Confidence

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore communication and confidence issues. In this communication and confidence lesson, students discuss fear, stage fright, phobia's in relation to the planks of confidence. Students view a related film. Students explore...
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Globe Skills Lesson 11The Vietnam War

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students develop their globe and map skills, In this geography lesson, students examine the Vietnam War as they complete an activity that requires them to plot latitude and longitude.
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Mobile Cooking

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the history of Mobile, Alabama and then create recipes from the area, including Southern Pecan Pie and Mr. Carver's Peanut Brittle.
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What Hitler Did

For Students 10th - 12th
In this world history worksheet, student read a page of information describing the action taken by Hitler between 1934 and 1941. There are no questions associated with this worksheet.
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Supporting the Searchers: Seaplane Hangers at Norfolk Naval Air Station in World War II

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine the reasons for the Allied victory during World War II. They discover the need for air and sea power and where bases are located. They answer questions and discuss answers to complete the instructional activity.
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National Air and Space Museum: Milestones of Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum site tells the history of fight with an easy to use timeline. Also, find out about specific flights in the list of links.
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History.com: Flight 93

For Students 9th - 10th
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history took place when four commercial airliners were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda. The fourth hijacked plane, United Airlines...
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Sophia: Quelling the Adrenaline Response: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand and be able to use basic techniques to reduce intensity of their own fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Quelling the Adrenaline Response."
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Sophia: Raising the "Reaction Threshold": Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how familiarity with situations and preparation can reduce the likelihood and intensity of their fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Raising the "Reaction...
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War Times Journal: Fighting the Flying Circus: Cpt. Edward v. Rickenbacker

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the memoirs of Eddie Rickenbacker, famous pilot from World War I. An interesting look at the aspects of aerial warfare.
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Digital History: September 11, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
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Making the Modern World: What Is Stress?

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives an overview of stress, its causes, and the physical and psychological results. Case studies and a glossary are included.
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The War Times Journal: High Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of writings from a pilot who served in the Lafayette Escadrille and the 94th Pursuit squadron with Eddie Rickenbacker. Provides details on aerial fighting tactics during World War 1.
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Bureau of Land Management: Nez Perce National Historic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
Chief Joseph's flight, along with the Nez Perce, from the U.S. cavalry is recounted here.

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