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Birth of the Cowboy
Students examine how the image of the cowboy changed at the turn of the century. They read about cowboys' shifting reputation at the turn of the century and connect popular perceptions of the cowboy to a trend in popular culture that...
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Cowboy Tourism
Students disucss the role the tourist industry played in popular perceptions of cowboys and Indians. They discuss the image of cowboys, as it is presented in fashion and contemporary advertisements. Students read about a town in Montana...
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American Growth and Expansion in the late 1800s
Eleventh graders examine a picture of John Gast's, American Progress to determine what they know about American growth between 1877- 1900. By working through thirteen center or folder activities, they study the economics,...
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Beyond Science?: New Energy Age
Learners explore, examine, experiment and study the energy believed to exist in the vacuum of space called zero-point energy. They design and build a machine and then place their machines to test zero-pointed energy into a competition.
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Must Know Words for Spelling
In this spelling learning exercise, learners learn key words that are must knows for spelling. There are about three hundred words and cover words from A to Z.
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American States And Their Nicknames
In this social studies worksheet, students match the American states with their nicknames. There are no examples and no hints given on the page.
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Worksheet #79 - American Pioneer
In this American pioneer quiz worksheet, students advance their understanding of the early American pioneer days by answering ten fill in the blank questions.
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Advanced Synonyms and Antonyms
In this ELL, synonyms and antonyms worksheet, students answer 6 multiple choice questions where they choose the best synonym for each word given. Then students answer 6 multiple choice questions where they choose the best antonym for...
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The Stamp Act of 1765
Eleventh graders explore the origins of colonial objections to "taxation without representation". In this American History lesson, 11th graders create a presentation on specific topics in relation to the Stamp Act.
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Beneath the Sea
Students build a model of a submersible that will allow them to explore ballasts and how they operate. In this hands on lesson students participate in an activity that shows them how to control buoyancy.
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Primary History: Roman Defense of Britain
In this Roman history worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities to learn about Roman Britain. Students research Roman life in Britain, learn about their forts, locate Roman roads on modern maps, and plan a design for a fort.
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Mountain Men
In this history worksheet, students read a one page article about life on the Oregon trail and the fur traders and mountain men. Students then answer 4 essay questions.
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Earth Systems Science
Students perform experiments designed to grow plants and bacteria in a controlled environment. In this ecosystems lesson students investigate varying conditions for growing plants and bacteria.
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The History of Maple Syrup
Students explore the process of harvesting maple syrup. In this science and history lesson plan, students make their own maple syrup and create a picture book that shows the Native American and American pioneer methods of making the syrup.
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Streamlines and Breadlines
Students explore the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson, students research selected websites and analyze primary sources to conduct inquiries regarding the depression, northern migration, and urbanization. Students author...
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Westward Ho
Learners examine primary sources regarding Western migration. In this Manifest Destiny lesson, students determine why the pioneers moved west and what the trip was like as they examine sources and write journals based on their findings.
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Going West: The Artist Who Painted the Way
Fifth graders study the artists and artwork of the Westward movement. In this Westward Movement lesson set, 5th graders examine the characteristics of the art of this era. They look at the lives of the artists and think about how the art...
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Cheese Please
Students make cheese in their classroom! For this cheese lesson plan, students use bacteria and active culture to clot and age cheese that could be edible in the future.
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A Different Kind of Rock Star
Students examine the mysteries of Mars. In this scientific comprehension lesson plan, students read a USA Today article and discuss questions about Mars. To conclude the lesson plan, students engage in a Rorshach inspired experiment.
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Reading Vocabulary Definition Test
In this reading vocabulary definition activity, students write the word given the definition clue, then write a sentence for each word that shows the meaning of the word.
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South Carolina Responds
Students examine and explain the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War activity, students summarize and evaluate several of the major battles that defined the Revolutionary War.and major battles...
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Prairie Voices: Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin
Students study the events of the Spirit Lake Massacre. In this Iowa history instructional activity, students consider the role of Abbie Gardner in the Spirit Lake Massacre as their instructor presents a lecture.
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Prairie Voices: German Immigrants Move to Iowa
Students create historically accurate travel journals. In this Iowa history activity, students research the German immigration experience as they write travel journals that feature a German family's move into an Iowa county.
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One Word Substitution 19
For 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.
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