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History of France: Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this French history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to major events in history of France from circa 1500 to the present.
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What Building Used to Be There?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how their city has changed and examine building preservation. In this building preservation lesson plan, students listen to a reading of Virginia Lee Burton's, The Little House, before making a time line of how their own...
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The Social and Economic Impact of Wildlife and Natural Resource Management

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an understanding of environmental laws and regulations.  In this research lesson, students utilize information that involves controversial issues of wildlife and society. 
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The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine various Supreme Court Cases.  In this American Government lesson, 9th graders research a specific Supreme Court Case.  Students create a multiple choice assignment based on their assigned case. 
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Thanksgiving Mourning

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the way diverse groups can perceive a shared experience in a dramatically different light.  Students read commentary written by Native American writers and find examples of different points of view. ...
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Creating an Ethnic Student Newspaper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the Black Press. In this African American history lesson plan, students watch segments of a video titled, " Too Long to Have Others Spoken for Us." Students respond to discussion questions regarding each of...
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To March or Not to March?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read historical artifacts about the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and analyze the choices made during the time. In this March on Washington lesson, students read Martin's Big Words and the 'Step Back in Time' sheets....
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Declaring Freedom

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the sections of the Declaration of Independence.  In this American Government lesson, 9th graders participate in a weekly discussion board.  Students create a multimedia project to demonstrate their applied...
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Analyzing the economic, political, social, and cultural transformation of the United States since World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine political issues in the United States between 1936 and 2000. In this American history lesson, 11th graders study the economy, education, government, civil rights, and sports of this time period. Students compare...
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Art and War

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze art and war and the Futurist movement. In this art analysis lesson plan, students define manifesto and its role with artistic movement. Students explore art as a response to political and social issues through image...
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Public Interventions

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the work of two artists who made interventions in public spaces. In this art analysis instructional activity, students investigate ephemeral and site specific art. Students complete image based discussion...
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The Boston Tea Party: Massachusetts Gazette

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond read an article from the 1773 Massachusetts Gazette regarding the Boston Tea Party. Students discuss the excerpt and its significance in American history.
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The Stamp Act

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this teaching American history worksheet, young scholars examine a primary source document regarding the Stamp Act. Students discuss their impressions of the document.  
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A Furious Mob

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this Stamp Act worksheet, students read and discuss an excerpt titled "A Furious Mob," which was written by Governor Thomas Hutchinson regarding the events of August 26, 1765.
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The Rebecca Riots

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the history of England as they research the Rebecca riots.  In this England history instructional activity, students discover how English men dressed as women in order to surprise attack another group in the...
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Aahimsa in the Real World: Identifying Ahimsa

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the use of the newspaper and how it educates people. In this ahimsa lesson, 2nd graders recognize the importance of Gandhi and his beliefs. Students read articles and answer questions about ahimsa.
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Actively Organizing Passive Resistance

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore organizing to resist oppressive authority without the use of violence.  In this philosophy activity, students research Gandhi's approach to organizing people around a positive cause without the need to be aggressive...
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Animal Rights--Discussion Questions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this animal rights worksheet, students read and answer the discussion questions related to animal rights. Students answer 7 questions.
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Youth and Old Age

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this youth and old age dictation worksheet, learners take dictation on a passage containing various terms associated with youth and old age.
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Printing Press

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners demonstrate the impact of the printing press on society.  In this printing press lesson, students discuss occupations and industries that have grown up due to the invention of the printing press.  Learners work in...
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The Abolitionist Movement: A Fight for Freedom

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the Civil War by identifying famous figures of the era. In this slavery abolitionist instructional activity, 6th graders read a text on the history of the Civil War and discuss heroes of the era such as Harriet...
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Staged Sit-in

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch a PowerPoint presentation that includes pictures of a sit-in and participate in a simulated sit-in.  In this sit-in lesson, students perform a sit-in skit based on The Civil Rights Movement for Kids by Mary C....
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Montgomery Bus Boycott & Rosa Parks Day 5

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In this American Civil Rights lesson, students listen to a lecture about segregation, Rosa Parks, and the bus boycott. Students discuss passive resistance and its effectiveness.
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Feudalism

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...

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