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Pictograph Robe Stories

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the diversity and commonality of human interdependence. Also, the global cooperation of the people of the United States and the world through a multicultural and historical perspective. They describe the...
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West Virginia: Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 6th
In this West Virginia reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions
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Context Clues that Define Pretest

For Students 5th - 7th
In this context clues worksheet, students define context clues and use them to define words in a reading passage.
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Indiana Jones: Quiz 93

For Students 4th - 12th
In this Indiana Jones worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about details of the movie Indiana Jones. Students complete 12 questions total.
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Wisconsin

For Students 4th
In this Wisconsin state history worksheet, 4th graders read two pages of information about Wisconsin then complete 10 true and false questions.
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New Jersey

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about the early history of the state of New Jersey and answer true and false questions. Students write 10 answers.
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Primary Sources

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students see how to use primary and secondary sources to investigate history. Whether it is a photograph, book, map, letter, postcard, newspaper, or official document, students can use sources to reconstruct and relive history.
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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create Thanksgiving menu and pre-dinner blessing or ritual that is sensitive to five different imaginary Thanksgiving guests from a variety of backgrounds.
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Numbers in Art

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students choose a number from one to twelve and tell a number story about it. They listen to the teacher read "Numbers in Art" by Lucy Micklethwait. Students choose three numbers from one to twelve and view works of art while looking for...
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The Expedition Gets Underway

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Lewis and Clark Expedition learning exercise, learners read for information and complete comprehension activities. In this fill in the chart, journal entry, and multiple choice learning exercise, students answer twenty questions.
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Thanksgiving

For Students 4th - 6th
In this holiday worksheet, students answer the clues to eleven Thanksgiving hints and then fill in the answers in a crossword puzzle with answers going both across and down.
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Life on Plymouth Plantation

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research life of Plymouth Plantation and write letters about life there home. In this Plymouth life lesson, 3rd graders complete a webquest as they gather information about the journey to America on the Mayflower and the...
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Lake Tahoe Then and Now

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the differences in Lake Tahoe from the past to the present. In this geography lesson, students read the book Washoe Seasons of Life and identify the descriptions of the land and lake. Students create a Venn diagram...
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Santa Fe, New Mexico

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary usage online/interactive worksheet, students use the words in the word bank to complete conversational sentences about Santa Fe, New Mexico. Students fill in 10 blanks and click the Check button to check their...
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Using Artifacts to Engage Students in Critical Thinking Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Creating learning centers with artifact-related activities are a great way to promote deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills.
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Mastering the Mighty Melville

For Teachers 11th - 12th
“Bartleby the Scrivner” as an existential forerunner to The Office? Dense and often dark, Herman Melville’s stories abound with Biblical allusions and complex symbols. If you are considering using Melville’s novels or short stories with...
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The Battle of the Little Bighorn

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students assess how point of view can change a story. In this content area reading lesson, students read about the Battle of the Little Bighorn from three different sources. Students answer questions based upon their reading and draw...
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Salmon Run

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the life cycle of the Pacific salmon and the impact of humans on salmon migration. They watch a Powerpoint presentation, trace migration routes on satellite imagery, and complete mock calculations of salmon energy...
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Letters from the Frontier: Reading and Writing Primary Documents

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine historical documents about George Caitlin to derive meaning about his life and contributions. The lesson is multicultural and helps students to appreciate art and history.
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Non-Western Economic Values

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students engage in a game of economic exchange that present a variety of perspectives on wealth. They read scenarios and write a journal response to the scenario. They discuss how we use money in the Western culture and discuss how...
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Timeline of Yellowstone History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research important dates and events in the history and development of Yellowstone National Park. They create a timeline that denotes the events after watching the associated video clips.
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Explorations of Lewis and Clark

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars research the Louisiana Purchase. Groups of students are given the choice of topic for a creative project. Pretending to be Lewis and Clark, young scholars write a report to President Jefferson describing their...
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Archeological Pow-Wow

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students, in groups, examine the use of artifacts and fossils to study people, plants and animals from the past.
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A TOUGH NUT TO CRACK

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Based on a set of criteria, learners will evaluate the quality of pecans.1. Bring a gram scale and papershell pecans. Provide five pecans for each student. 2. Divide the class into groups of five and provide each member with five pecans....

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