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Colonizing the Bay
Eleventh graders review the goals of John Winthrop. In this American History lesson, 11th graders read Winthrop's speech and summarize his key points. Students predict the possibilities for success and failure in the Massachusetts Bay...
Practical Pages
Famous Artists Lapbook
Create mini books with some of the most beautiful and well-known masterpieces of our time. Learners read short paragraphs about famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, and Johannes Vermeer, and create different kinds of...
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 6 - Exercise 5b
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Exploring South Carolina
If you are having your students conduct a State study this presentation could be a nice example to show them. This resource provides general information about the geography, animals, and city life one may find in South Carolina. Web...
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Percussion Family Lesson Plan
Students gain an appreciation for percussion instruments. They can identify the instruments by sight and sound and associate them with different musical styles. Using Microsoft Musical Instruments, students hear other percussion...
Black History Month Report
Black History Month Report
As part of Black History Month, class members investigate in depth the life and work of an African American musician.
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South Carolina's Constitution
Eighth graders explore the definition of political culture. After viewing a movie, 8th graders discuss how the political culture of the 1600 and 1700s is reflected in early drafts of the South Carolina constitution.
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Case Study - England: Early 1600s
In this England in the 1600's case study worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in English history and then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Cromwell and the English Civil War
In this Oliver Cromwell and English Civil War study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in English history and then respond to a reflection question.
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Glorious Revolution Worksheet
In this Glorious Revolution study guide worksheet, students respond to 18 short answer and fill in the blank questions regarding this time period in English history.
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Chapter 16 (section 3) & 17 – The Enlightenment
In this Enlightenment worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages regarding the era and respond to 68 short answer questions.
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Why Did Parliament Win the Civil War
In this English history worksheet, students read about the English Civil War of 1644. Students learn the terms royalists, cavaliers, and roundheads. Students answer 10 questions about the passages.
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Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain?
In this Oliver Cromwell learning exercise, students read 10 facts about Cromwell and label each "hero" or "villain" depending on which each given fact supports.
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Monarch Matching Activity
In this monarchs worksheet, students study the table of English monarchs and the events they were associated with from the years 1500-1750. Students match the monarch to the correct event.
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Wales Quiz 2
In this country of Wales worksheet, students answer short answer questions about famous people, famous places, and more about the country. Students complete 17 short answer questions.
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In the Footprints of Lewis and Clark: 19th Century Artists -- Depictions of Native Americans
Eighth graders read excerpts of "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose. As a class, they view slides of artwork from the time period of westward expansion and Native Americans, write their reactions and share them with the class. To...
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Homonyms Worksheet 1
In this grammar worksheet, students underline the appropriate word in parentheses that best fits twenty-one sentences. Students check to make sure each sentence is grammatically correct.
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The Great British History Quiz!
In this social studies worksheet, learners test their knowledge of British history by completing 10 multiple choice questions.
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The Great British History Quiz
In this British history activity, students complete a ten question multiple choice quiz about British history. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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The Stuart Monarchs 1603 - 1704
For this British history study guide worksheet, learners investigate the Stuart monarchy. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Early Monarchies
In this online interactive world history worksheet, learners answer 21 fill in the blank questions regarding early monarchies. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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"The" Or nothing?
For this "the" or nothing worksheet, 7th graders review, analyze and discuss when its appropriate to use definite pronouns. Students add the definite article "the" to ten sentences as required.
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music In America - Lesson 1
Students identify many careers within the music industry such as producer, A&R representative and recording studio engineer. They connect achievements of noted artists with their roles in the music industry.
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Musical Roles
Students watch a videotape on the musical career of Aretha Franklin and explore the different careers in the music industry.