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Delivery Timeline
Students study the transportation and delivery service and complete a timeline activity. In this delivery and transportation lesson, students identify activities that need to be completed to make deliveries. Students arrange activities...
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The Little Rock Central High Crisis
Eighth graders identify the events that led to the Little Rock Central High Crisis. They observe and explain the causes and affects of the Little Rock Central High Crisis.
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Boundary Crossing
Seventh graders explore the issues that arose as a result of boundary crossing. In this US History lesson, 7th graders research supreme court cases in regards to crossing boundaries. Students present their findings to the class.
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In Addition / Additionally / Plus / Moreover / Furthermore / …as well
In this writing transitions worksheet, students practice using transitions as they write 7 sentences using in addition, additionally, plus, moreover, furthermore, and as well.
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Capitalization Pretest
In this capitalization worksheet, students determine whether or not each sentence contains errors in capitalization.
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Twelfth graders explore desegregation as it occurred at various stages in United States history. They specifically chronicle the role of South Carolina in the desegregation case of Brown v. Board of Education.
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Research as a Historian, as an Artist
High schoolers work together to research one area of history that is of an interest to them. Using primary sources, they examine photographs and disuss what they already know about the topic. They present their images and information...
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One China for All?
Young scholars explore relations among Taiwan, China and the United States in the 20th century.
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Skepticism Toward Government
Students explain how the media portrays certain events and its effects on public opinion of government. They focus on Watergate, the Vietnam War, and the Clinton impeachment. They write essays about skepticism promoted by the media.
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Six Pack Loop Rings Photodegradable?
Students review experiments testing the photo degradability of the six-pack plastic ring and complete further experiments on the process.
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Are We Americans Again? A Portrait of Japanese American Internment
Young scholars study letters and images of the Japanese American Interment during World War II. They discuss the issues presented.
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Manuelito
Students research Manuelito's approximate birthplace, his clan lineage, his early upbringing and preparation for defense against enemies. They analyze the factors that brought people west and postulate their understanding of words and...
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Get Out of the Box
Third graders think outside the box with this lesson in organization through webbing. After a lecture/demo, 3rd graders utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan which guides them through creating a writing web.
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Education of the Artist: An Investigation into the Ideas that Defined aGeneration of Artists in late Eighteenth-Century Britain
Students explore training of artists as professionals, and identify the many different types of jobs that require art training.
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Grammar Interview (Who, Which, Whose, etc.)
In this who, which and whose learning exercise, students complete the sentences for each word group given. Students record the sentence endings.
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Read Works: Presidents' Day Is Here!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Read Works: Presidents' Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Presidents' Day and how it was established as a national holiday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: President's Day for Early Elementary
Lesson for early elementary and special education students using graphic organizers/thinksheets to learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and honesty. Students finish by creating pop-up or pocket books about honesty with teacher...
Ducksters
Ducksters: President's Day and Fun Facts
Kids learn about President's Day and read a list of fun and interesting facts about the Presidents of the United States on this website.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Address on Constitution Day
Read the speech given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 17, 1937, honoring the Constitution and applying the tenets of the Constitution to contemporary issues in the 1930s.
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Read Works: Happy Birthday!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: The President's News Conference on v E Day
Here is the transcript of the news conference President Harry S. Truman had on May 8, 1945, just before the release of his proclamation declaring the end of hostilities in Europe. Read why he released this early to journalists, and enjoy...
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Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington's "First 100 Days"
A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...