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Nineteenth Century Family Portraits

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students compare two nineteenth century family portraits using historical data, statistics, and historical context. Students analyze their own family pictures adjusting the criteria to the current decade. Lastly students study the...
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Today is Monday Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students read a book and recite the days of the week in a story. In this lesson about the days of the week, students which become familiar with the parts of the day. Students read Today is Monday, and situate the days of the week on 8...
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Fairytale Cake

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students recreate characters from the story, "The Fairytale Cake." In this fairy tale characterization lesson, students first listen to fairy tales read aloud. They then use play dough and plastic bowls as pretend "cakes and icing", and...
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The First Thanksgiving: Crossword

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this Thanksgiving worksheet, students use a set of 11 clues about Thanksgiving to complete a crossword puzzle; answers are given on page 2.
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Venn Diagrams & Word Problems

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram lesson, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Students use survey results about MySpace and Facebook in a Venn...
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Using the Engineering Design Process to Dress for the Weather

For Teachers K
Students study weather and define the appropriate dress for various weather patterns. In this weather and clothing instructional activity, students discuss wearing appropriate clothes for specific weather. Students use the weather board...
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Construction Worker Book

For Teachers K
Students examine simple tools that are used in everyday life. In this construction worker tools lesson, students decide which tools should be used to solve the construction worker's problems in a manner that demonstrates the Simple...
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Build a Space Shuttle

For Teachers K
Pupils explore the concept of space. In this space lesson, students pretend to be aerospace engineers. Pupils build space ships out of cardboard tubes. Students discuss what aerospace engineers do. Pupils model their space ships after...
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Supreme Court

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the redistricting process.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders examine the electoral map.  Students write an essay posing an argument for the redistricting process. 
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U.S. Gay Marriage Victory

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this Gay Rights learning exercise, students read an article about gay marriage rights and answer 9 true or false questions, 9 vocabulary matching questions, and a cloze activity based on the article.
Interactive
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Do You Know Clydesdales?

For Students 4th - 7th
For this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of trivia questions about Clydesdale horses. Page has a link to submit answers for review.
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Vocabulary Practice and Review

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students choose a word/phrase that has the same meaning as a bolded word in a sentence, 8 sentences total.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a colorful display of information about Massachusetts. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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A&E Television

History.com: Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Massachusetts! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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Other

Massachusetts State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough collection of the symbols of the state of Massachusetts including a picture, information about the symbol, and date of adoption.
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Other

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts features information on the state and local governments, resources, tourism, and the like.
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Eserver

E Server: The Thoreau Reader: "Slavery in Massachusetts"

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete online text of Henry David Thoreau's (1817-1862 CE) essay "Slavery in Massachusetts," as well as quotes about the essay's impact. Also includes links to articles on the essay and further information.
Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Charter of Massachusetts Bay 1629

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background information and the complete text of the charter of the Massachusetts Bay 1629.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
Features key information regarding Massachusetts history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of current and historic maps of Massachusetts, along with maps of cities and national parks in the state.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service Massachusetts State Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Massachusetts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Massachusetts

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Massachusetts. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Massachusetts State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Have you ever seen a map from 1895? Use this 1895 map of Massachusett to learn more about this state and its geographic features.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Massachusetts

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Library of Congress profiles Massachusetts in this fact-filled article about the "Old Colony State."

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