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Imagine This

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students practice visualizing as they read to aid comprehension. They then read a chapter in their history book and visualize what they read so that they can answer comprehension questions about the chapter.
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Morning Girl

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the novel "Morning Girl" by Michael Dorris. Using the text, they compare and contrast the two cultures, Arawak and Taino in the novel and research the landing of Columbus in San Salvador. They create a family tree...
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Memorizing Techniques

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore a variety of nmemonic devices, methods and techniques to help improve their memories. They brainstorm a list of things they find difficult to remember on their own first. In pairs they work on memory tricks by quizzing...
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Manifest Destiny

For Students 5th - 6th
In these manifest destiny worksheets, students read the definition for manifest destiny and its appearance in America in the 1840s. Students learn about the Homestead Act and study a painting of a depiction of manifest destiny.
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Interactive
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USA Celebrations and Holidays

For Students 5th
In this USA holiday and celebrations worksheet, 5th graders complete a set of 17 questions about holidays and celebrations. Students may click on an answer button beneath each sentence to check their work.
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Organizer
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Discoverers and Explorers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this discoverers and explorers worksheet, students read short paragraphs about Christopher Columbus, Magellan, Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh.
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Extraordinary Lives

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this extraordinary lives worksheet, students answer questions about David Platonoff's Russian grandmother. Students answer 17 questions.
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Math Maven's Mysteries: Race Against Captain Devious

For Students 6th - 7th
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about the 'Race Against Captain Devious.' Students must solve the distance travel word problem using kilometers and rounding their answers to the nearest whole number.
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Tribal Termination & Urbanization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students list the main events in historical sequence of tribal termination and urbanization. They identify a present-day American Indian experience or phenomenon as a result of termination and urbanization and refer to 'Navajo...
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The Great British History Quiz!

For Students 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students test their knowledge of British history by completing 10 multiple choice questions.
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The Great British History Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this British history learning exercise, students complete a ten question multiple choice quiz about British history. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Lesson Planet Article
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Neural Networks and the Common Core

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Why the new Common Core Standards will lead to better teaching and learning.
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PPT
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Christopher Columbus

For Teachers 4th - 5th
This is a nicely done presentation on the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Most young historians don't realize that Columbus made, not one, but four journeys from Spain across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World. This PowerPoint does a...
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Who Discovered America? The Great Debate

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Was it Christopher Columbus, the Native Americans, or the Vikings? Get ready for a lively debate with this question!
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Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young adventurers embark on a journey, setting sail along the blue ocean with Christopher Columbus. Teachers will find that this unit makes their lesson planning smooth sailing!
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Georgia CRCT Online: 7th Grade Reading Quiz

For Students 7th
Designed to prepare seventh graders for the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests, this activity can be used for any type of standardized test, as well as reinforcement of reading comprehension skills. Eleven questions about two...
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The Geophysics And Cultural Aspects of the Greater Antilles

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students determine location by using longitude and latitude. They measure to the minute longitude and latitude of a place and select a body of land and determine its location. They approximate time zones by using every 15 degrees of...
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Pop Around the World

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners study the origin of popcorn. They locate countries where it is grown on a world map. They color the world map and glue kernels of popcorn onto the countries from which popcorn originated. They write the names of common items...
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The Passive Voice

For Students 7th - 8th
Use this resource to introduce the passive voice. The first box highlights important information on the passive voice. The second box contains a short assessment. Are your middle schoolers understanding how to use it?
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Columbus Day (Native American Perspective)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Teach your class the perspective Native Americans had on Christopher Columbus. They will examine the effects of Christopher Columbus' exploration on the Native Americans using a reading theater and a carousel brainstorming activity. They...
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Germination

For Teachers K - 4th
Students observe the growth of a seed, and describe the seed's germination.
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A Great, Crazy Sailor

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders become acquainted with the basic facts of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America through singing the following chant.
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Sail, Sail, Sail Your Ship!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers.
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Who Where They?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students associate explorers with specific discoveries. They apply research skills to inquire about the explorers. Students switch roles with the instructor for the class to demonstrate what they have learned.

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