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African American Women Trailblazers
Students take a closer look at the accomplishments of African-American women. In this African-American history lesson plan, students explore the work of Bessie Coleman, Gwendolyn Bennett, Lulu Madison White, and Zelma Watson George as...
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Life and Times: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929-1968
The life and times of Martin Luther King Jr. are outlined in this simple-yet-informative presentation. This is an image-rich slide show depicting scenes from his personal and public life. A great resource to use with a unit on the civil...
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The Legacy of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.
January is the birth month of a man who made an impact around the world. We can appreciate the legacy of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.
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Exploring The Oceans
In this science worksheet, students look for the information in order to answer the basic facts concerning common marine life using puzzles.
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Martin Luther King Day
Invite your advanced ESL learners to explore the US national holiday Martin Luther King day. Play the attached mp3 which is a description of this important holiday and facilitate the phrase match and listening gap activities included....
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Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi
In this famous leaders learning exercise, learners read a passage about Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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Martin Luther King Jr.: Day 6
Students research the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr. In this research skills lesson, students read Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport. Students then research selected...
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World Leaders List
In this world leaders activity, students match the 16 historical world leaders to the descriptions that match them in the right-hand column.
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The Abolitionist Movement: A Fight for Freedom
Sixth graders investigate the Civil War by identifying famous figures of the era. In this slavery abolitionist lesson, 6th graders read a text on the history of the Civil War and discuss heroes of the era such as Harriet Tubman and John...
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Staged Sit-in
Students watch a PowerPoint presentation that includes pictures of a sit-in and participate in a simulated sit-in. In this sit-in instructional activity, students perform a sit-in skit based on The Civil Rights Movement for Kids by Mary...
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World Leaders Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet
In this world leaders worksheet, students read the clues about world leaders. Students circle the correct definition for each word to complete the 16 examples.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. vs. Malcolm X
Eleventh graders compare and contrast the visions of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. In this African-American history lesson, 11th graders read speeches by each of the men and summarize the arguments made by each of them about...
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Montgomery Bus Boycott & Rosa Parks Day 5
Students study the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In this American Civil Rights instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about segregation, Rosa Parks, and the bus boycott. Students discuss passive resistance and its effectiveness.
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Bomb Attacks: What Do They Achieve?
In this bomb attacks and what do they achieve worksheet, students, with a partner, examine, analyze, discuss and complete a variety of activities associated with bombs and the effects of them worldwide.
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America: 1763-1776
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the United States between the years 1763 and 1776.
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Holidays--Martin Luther King Day
In this Martin Luther King Day worksheet, students answer ten questions associated with Martin Luther King and his special day.