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The Revolutionary War

For Teachers 8th - 11th
March your students off to war with this presentation, which provides details to the American Revolution such as important figures (Jefferson, Franklin, Henry), facts about the Declaration of Independence, and definitions of key terms. A...
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The Education of Henry Adams Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about The Education of Henry Adams. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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U.S. History: Chapter 11, Sections 1 & 2

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Reviewing American history from 1818 - 1832 (chapter 11 of an unspecified textbook), this presentation includes key terms and ideas about the era of Jeffersonian politics and the election of John Adams. The slides are in all caps, making...
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I'm Number One!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a unit of lessons on the first seven presidents of the U.S. They conduct research, write a four-paragraph essay, and create posters and speeches for a simulated campaign convention.
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Lesson for Core Concept #7: Differing Expectations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how American colonists felt they would be impacted by conflict with the British. In this colonial America lesson, students examine the Declaration of Independence, papers from the Committees of Correspondence, and...
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Abigail as Mother (Part II)

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Different tones for different audiences. That's the big idea behind the second activity in a two-part series that reveals Abigail Adams as a mother. Scholars examine letters Abigail Adams wrote to her sons, John Quincy Adams and Charles...
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Abigail at Seventeen

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Young historians analyze a letter 17-year-old Abigail Adams wrote to her cousin and identify the aphorism Adams used. Participants select a line from the letter and create an illustration of the aphorism.
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Abigail’s Daily Life

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Young scholars continue their analysis of Abigail Adam's letters looking in this lesson plan at what they reveal about her daily life and concerns about the increasing political tensions with the British.
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Abigail as Political and Historical Observer

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Lesson five in the series asks scholars to examine letters Abigail Adams wrote about her experiences during American Revolutionary War battles, her thoughts on slavery, and her concerns for her husband.
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Abigail in Childbirth

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Childbirth has never been easy and is not without risk, even in the 21st century. Young historians gain insight into the travails of 18th-century childbirth as they read letters between Abigail Adams and her husband about their loss of a...
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Abigail and Mercy

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Scholars examine three letters from Abigail Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, compare them to previous letters in the series, and note the change in tone in these letters she writes to her friend.
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Abigail as Mother (Part 1)

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
In part one of a two-part series, scholars compare two of Abigail Adams' letters: one to her son and the other to her daughter. Researchers use the provided worksheets to contrast evidence of the tone and themes in the two letters.
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The Election Is in the House: Was There a Corrupt Bargain?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a stand, supported by evidence, on whether there was a "corrupt bargain" between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams.
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Anti-Federalist Paper No. 47

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
The path to a more perfect union was rockier than most history books would lead you to believe. Young historians read “Antifederalist No. 47,” written by James Madison (under the pen name “Centinel”), which sharply criticizes the...
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John Quincy Adams Picture

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this John Quincy Adams worksheet, students color and decorate a portrait of the sixth President of the United States, John Quincy Adams.
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Paradise Lost by John Milton

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions about Milton's Paradise Lost. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Paradise Lost by John Milton

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Milton's Paradise Lost. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the selection at the bottom of the page.
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Johnny Tremain for the 21st Century

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a unit of lessons on the American Revolution based on the novel, 'Johnny Tremain.' They define key vocabulary terms, develop a timeline, write a report on a colonial craft, make a colonial flag, and create a...
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Johns Puzzle

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Johns word search puzzle, learners identify famous people who have the first name of John. Examples of names include John Paul Jones, John Wayne, and John Q. Adams. A list of approximately 43 names are provided to assist the...
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Presidents and the Constitution: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison and the Barbary Pirates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean. In this American history lesson, students read a narrative regarding the conflict between the Barbary Pirates and the United States under the leadership of Washington, Adams,...
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Understanding the Election of 1800 and the Twelfth Amendment

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the election of 1800.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders summarize the events that made the election controversial.  Students advocate for a candidate during a short role playing session. 
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East of Eden - The Trasks: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students 10th - 12th
This quiz offers comprehension and plot questions about John Steinbeck's East of Eden. The quiz focuses in particular on the Trask family. Learners answer fifteen multiple choice and true/false questions and receive immediate online...
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The Monroe Doctrine: Whose Doctrine Was It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Was James Monroe the sole contributor of the Monroe Doctrine? Young scholars study the doctrine and cite evidence to show contributions of John Quincy Adams and Thomas Jefferson in its formulation.
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Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the role of the President. They discuss the President's responsibilities and compare both father/son presidents (Adams and Bush).

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