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Who Are Our Greatest Presidents?

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Learners create criteria to evaluate U.S. Presidents. In this presidential legacy lesson, students determine criteria to rank presidents. Learners research the presidents, then evaluate the current president and assess how they will be...
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Suffragettes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate peer pressure by discussing women's suffrage. In this Women's rights lesson, students explore the history of voting in the United States and when women were finally allowed to do so. Students create a poster in order...
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Sigmund Freud

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Sigmund Freud and his work. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Nature Superfish

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners study the behavior or ocean animals called  billfish. In this life science lesson, students create their own documentary about a local animal. They share their videos with the entire school.
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Stream Table

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Learners explore channelization, riparian habitats and soil erosion to find out about  the aquatic habitats in Iowa. In this aquatic habitats lesson, students define important terms and read an article about pollution. ...
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Recruiting a Few Good Citizens

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write persuasive speeches to recruit soldiers for a Civil War company. In this Civil War U.S. history and writing activity, students work in groups to create a recruiting poster and write a speech to persuade soldiers to join...
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Let the Phone Get Them Talking! Using the Yellow Pages as a Teaching Resource

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students categorize information in the Yellow Pages. In this Let the Phone Book Get Them Talking! lesson, students find pictures in the Yellow Pages and thus gain a better understanding of how the book is organized. Students locate local...
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As Air Force Grows, So Does Iraqis' Pride

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the Air Force's involvement in the Gulf War.  In this history lesson, students read an article from USA Today about the Gulf War, then answer several questions to check their understanding of the article.
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Quilting - A Pioneer Craft

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore quilting in pioneer families. In this quilting lesson, 5th graders review the history of quilts, the role of women, and quilting patterns. They create their own pattern and quilt square.  
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Sense of Place: No River Too Wide-Bridges

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the history of their hometown Des Moines River.  In this U.S. Geography lesson students speak with Iowans that tell stories of the settlers and early villages near the Des Moines River.  Students document...
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Asthma: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars discuss the health effects of asthma. In this asthma instructional activity, learners answer questions about their own history with asthma or difficulty breathing. They create a pamphlet to go in a doctor's office to...
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Radio: merit badge

For Students 5th - 12th
For this radio worksheet, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about the history of the radio. Students complete 21 questions total to get their merit badge.
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Au Revoir to All That

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students take a close look at the president of France, In this French history lesson, students visit selected websites to take in French culture, investigate the 2005 riots, and predict what President Sarkozy's leadership may resemble.
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Firsts from Aboriginal Peoples to Pioneers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine Aboriginal people of the Americas. In this history instructional activity, students make connections between their own lives and those of Aboriginal people. Students engage in a 'talking circle' and use storytelling as a...
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International Curiosity and National Pride

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils investigate the national, local, and ethnic traits of the Bulgarian culture. They discuss patriotic American songs, analyze a map, play a '20 Questions' game about Bulgaria, read a letter, and identify American culture...
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Understanding by Design

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the origins, structures, and functions of the Colorado government. In this understanding by design instructional activity, 4th graders explore the three branches of government. Students identify the roles...
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My Museum

For Students 4th - 6th
In this creative scenario worksheet, students pretend they are in charge of a local museum. Students view four objects from Viking times and justify which two they plan on putting on display.
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Ancient Civilizations: China

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about the daily life, history, dynasties, and ancient celebration of ancient China.
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The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore an ancient wonder of the world. In this Mausoleum at Halicarnassus lesson, students read about the history of the Mausoleum, create Mausoleum timelines, and research the sculptors whose work is featured in the Mausoleum.
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Country: Italy

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore Italy. They visit sites about its culture, history, cuisine, art, cars, and traditions. They take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. They read about the history of pizza. They study Italian phrases and pronunciation...
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Brucemore Mansion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners take a closer look at Brucemore Mansion. In this Iowa history lesson, students research what life was like at the mansion during the Gilded Age and through history. Learners also research the responsibilities of servants as well...
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Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. They investigate the art, culture, and history, and read an overview about the gods and goddesses.
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Memorial Day

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students explore the history and origin of Memorial Day. They conduct research on various websites, view videos, send an e-card to someone in honor of Memorial Day, and complete Memorial Day crafts.
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Children Around the World: Child Labor

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Learners research the history of child labor and the child labor that still exists in the world today.

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