Activity
National Constitution Center

Born in the U.S.A: Music as Political Protest

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Though often used in shows of patriotism, Bruce Springsteen's 1985 song "Born in the U.S.A." is critical of America's role in the Vietnam war and its treatment of American veterans. High schoolers analyze the song's lyrics in an activity...
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Curated OER

Renaissance Music Questions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Add a comprehension resource to a unit on the Renaissance or music of the Renaissance period. Middle schoolers answer eight comprehension questions and complete ten additional questions in order to fill out a crossword...
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Can’t Wear What?

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Can schools ban t-shirts picturing musical groups or bands? Your young citizens will find out with this resource, which includes a summary of a United States Supreme Court case from the 1960s about a similar dispute over students wearing...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain?

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Oliver Cromwell worksheet, students read 10 facts about Cromwell and label each "hero" or "villain" depending on which each given fact supports.
Interactive
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Oliver Cromwell

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions about Oliver Cromwell. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
Interactive
Curated OER

The Turbulent 1960s (6)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 13 matching questions regarding 1960's America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Indian Policewomen Slap Dating Couples

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Indian Policewomen Slap Dating Couples," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.