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History by Heroes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils role play one of the Presidents between 1877 and today. Individually, they use the internet to research the President through official documents, political cartoons and various editorials. Throughout the year, they are asked to...
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The Olympic Games

For Students 7th - 9th
In this partner activity, students complete 3 activities about the Olympics.
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European Agriculture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students make inferences on how physical geography affected the development of early civilizations and come up with solutions to global issues. In this physical geography lesson plan, students compare maps of the past to maps of today to...
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Measure Up!

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars examine parallax and angular measurements.  In this investigative lesson students calculate distances of objects and map their results.
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The Empires of Africa

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars, in groups, compare and chart the different African kingdoms and city-states. They write a short essay detailing the aspects of African history that most fascinates them.
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"Now and Then" Comparing Present Day with Medieval Times

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare a present-day social issue with a medieval issue. They use technology tools to conduct their research and demonstrate their new knowledge. Students present their findings to the class in the form of a PowerPoint.
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Article Review

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this article review activity, students are given a passage they must correct for errors. Students correct mistakes in the articles usage in the passage provided.
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AFGHANISTAN IN RUINS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the meaning of the term global interdependence, why rich countries help poorer countries, and match types of international aid to their scenarios.
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Trade Creates Opportunities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how trade can create economic opportunities and can be a impetus for social change. They research the "Asian Tigers" and design a class presentation.
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China

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders become more aware of how land features, climate, and vegtation affect civilization. Students are divided into groups and research one of China's regions. They make a relief of their designated area.
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Property

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine a property inventory of a farm owner from 1785 in Sussex County. The inventory is part of a probate file used to settle the estate of the deceased person and includes the estimated value of each piece of property. ...
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Scops, Rappers and You: Historians with Style!

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine the epic poem Beowulf. In this analyzing poetry lesson, student compare listen to the Will Smith song "Wild, Wild West" and read Beowulf. Students analyze the song and the poem. Young scholars then research an...
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Orientalism

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners read information about Orientalism, the artists who painted in that style, and study examples of the art. In this art style lesson, students read about the periods of Orientalism and the artists who created with the style....
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U.S. Expansion and the Age of Empire

For Students 9th - 12th
In this American foreign policy worksheet, students respond to 20 essay questions about expansionism in the country during the 20th century.      
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Why Here? Why Not There?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze a map and graph information on eleven countries. Using the characteristics of the countries, they determine if they should host the summer or winter Olympic games. After viewing a video, they locate the latitudes of...
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United States -- Soviet Cooperation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the competition between the United States and Russia to put the first man in space. In groups, they use the internet to identify areas in which the two countries cooperated with one another to promote space...
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Lesson 1: Powerless?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils formulate interview questions based on the information they learn from the video Power Lines. They conduct an interview with a relative, friend, or community member over 60 years old.
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Who Invented It? When? Chinese Inventions: An Introductory Activity

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use Robert Temple's "The Genius of Chins: 3,000 Years of Science, Discovery and Invention", to understand how much the Chinese have contributed with their scientific and technological ability.
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Chinese Inventions A Selected History of Science and Invention in China

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students study the history of Chinese technology by identifying when and where items were invented or discovered.
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The - Landmarks: referring to buildings and landmarks

For Students 6th - 10th
In this building and landmarks activity, students choose either 0 or The to go in front of a sentence about a famous building or landmark. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Great Explorers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research an explorer and present a multimedia presentation on the explorer. In this United States explorers lesson plan, students watch a video about Lewis and Clark. Students use Google Earth to study their journey and keep a...
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Chinese Politburo Simulation on Uyghur Terrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are assigned a member of the Chinese Politburo and research this person's background, position, and political beliefs. Based on their position on the Politburo, their personality, and their background before coming to power,...
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FEMALE MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN HISTORY

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the impact women had in History.
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Mudras and Sign Language

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students compare the languages of the ancient Japanese people and the American deaf community, two cultures that utilize hand signs in this lesson for the early elementary classroom.