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Getting to Know My World
Students participate in hands-on activities using maps and globes to identify geographical features. Students use map legends to identify direction. Students locate oceans, continents, countries, states and cities. Handouts and...
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Chapter 4 – Antebellum Counterculture and Society
In this Antebellum South worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages on the Antebellum counterculture and society and respond to 37 short answer questions.
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Immigration in the United States
Learners examine the reasons why people leave their country to live in another. In groups, they use print and electronic resources to answer questions about where immigrants came from during different time periods and advice given to...
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Worksheet 4. Reading: Pliny Describes Elephants
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, learners read the passage titled Pliny Describes Elephants. They then answer the 7 multiple choice questions about the reading.
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The Global Grid System-World Map Activity
Students demonstrate how to use the global grid system. In this map skills lesson, students use a world map to locate various locations. Students identify locations based on the global grid system. Students complete a worksheet as an...
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Gandhi's Salt March, A Simulation
Students examine Gandhi's Salt March. In this peace and tolerance lesson, students discuss the Salt Tax Levy that was imposed in India. Students then debate how the Indian National Congress should have handled the issue.
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Breaking News English: Campaign Against Poverty Begins
In this English activity, students read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," 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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Breaking News English: Campaign Against Poverty Begins
In this English worksheet, students read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," 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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Breaking News English: South African Capital to Have New Name
In this English worksheet, students read "South African Capital to Have New Name," 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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Arkansas and the Civil Rights Movement
For this Arkansas reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and the Civil Rights Movement and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Breaking News English: Map Shows the Chinese Discovered America
In this English worksheet, students read "Map Shows the Chinese Discovered America," 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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Animal Encounters
Young scholars use their visualizing and interpreting skills to produce original writings and artwork.
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Australian Travel Adventure
Seventh graders are introduced to the states and territories within Australia. Using the internet, they bookmark sites and take notes on what they want to share with their classmates. They also complete a map study on the country to...
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Rich and Poor Dictation
For this rich and poor dictation worksheet, students listen to a text about terminology used to describle rich and poor in our world today.
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Breaking News English: UN Secretary-General Announces Female Deputy
In this English worksheet, students read "UN Secretary-General Announces Female Deputy," and then respond to 9 short answer, 19 matching and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Reading Comprehension: Pliny Describes Elephants
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a passage titled Pliny Describes Elephants, then answer 7 multiple choice comprehension questions.
BBC
Bbc World Service:the Story of Africa
The history of Africa is documented from earliest times to the present. The menu bar divides it into time periods which then divide into sub-topics; also included is a visual timeline.
BBC
Bbc: The Story of Africa: Collapse of Apartheid
Part of the BBC's The Story of Africa, this page explores the collapse of apartheid with quotes, images, audio files, and speeches by Nelson Mandela. Click on the links on the left to learn more about South Africa, Apartheid, the Cold...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Africa Art: Ancient West African City of Benin
A photographic exhibit of art objects from Benin from the period of 1300 to 1897 C.E. Extensive commentary is given for each object. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Helium: The History of Apartheid in South Africa
Learn about Apartheid in South Africa, and what the main reasons were that worked toward it coming to an end. Very informative information.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: South Sudan: History of Political Domination
In-depth article detailing the historical and political background of imperial rule in Sudan. Also argues effectively for the further liberation of the Sudanese people. Provides history of oppression/revolt against Franco-British forces.
BBC
Bbc World Service: The Story of Africa
An intriguing look at Africa, the Cradle of Civilization and the terrible strife the Continent has endured across the centuries. Archived.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
This site provides pictures and a brief introduction of ancient arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
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Mali: Ancient Crossroads of Africa
Very thorough web site featuring a guide for teaching the history, geography, and economics of the early West African empire of Mali. By clicking on the links on top, you will uncover a wealth of resources providing information,...
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