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Civil Rights and Americans with Disabilities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students apply the principles of American democracy to people with disabilities. They analyze how individuals and groups in American society have struggled to achieve the liberties and equality promised in the principles of American...
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From Slaves to Soldiers: African Americans in the Civil War

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders observe several films, including The Divided Union, focusing on the conditions of slavery and African American soldiers in the Union Army. In addition, they watch Uncle Tom's Cabin and Glory to reinforce their knowledge of...
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Affirmative Action Debate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students recognize that there are class and school activities that can cause for their exclusion. They defend and dispute an issue in preparing for a debate and determine how a survey can tell you how other classes fell about issues.
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Non-violent Protest Through The Ages

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils are introduced to non-violent ways to solve disagreements with others. In groups, they analyze the ways Martin Luther King, Gandhi and Thoreau shared their views in non-violent ways. They complete a sketch of the life of each...
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Terror on Trial

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars think critically about their perceptions of terrorism and examine the motivations, goals and actions of countries against whose "state-sponsored terrorism" the United States State Department has issued sanctions.
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The Art of Persuasion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze images using several perspectives or entry points. They create images and develop accompanying texts that support a specific purpose or function. Students assess the effectiveness of collected images and those of their...
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What do we know about Iraq?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners develop viewpoints on world issues and concerns. Students review facts on historical time periods. Learners compare past happenings to present situations in history. Students differentiate between various forms of ethnic...
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I Want To Take A Picture In 1866!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the role of technology. In the Civil War lesson, 8th graders look at the advent of photography and determine the impact of photography on the Civil War.
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How to Write a Bill

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars view video excerpts from, "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and discuss them to brainstorm how to write a bill. They divide into two groups representing senate committees to participate in a mark-up session where they read...
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World Geography: Smart Cities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to analyze how a variety of cities both in the USA and abroad have worked to improve human health and environment. They combine their prior knowledge of previous lessons and apply that knowledge to compare how each...
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China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a lesson that is focused on the culture of China. The unit is set up using the layered curriculum method which is student centered. They pick the type of activities and assessments.
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Costume Party Word Scramble

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this language arts worksheet, young scholars analyze 15 scrambled words which pertain to Halloween. Students decipher each word and write it correctly. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas Fill-Them-in Tale

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this language arts worksheet, students fill in missing words to create their own version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas." There are 20 blanks for students to fill in according to the part of speech specified: noun, verb or...
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Trick-or-Treating Fill-Them-in Tale for Halloween

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts worksheet, students fill in 20 missing words to create a Halloween story. Students may use any words they like but must choose a word according to the specified part of speech.
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Valentine's Day Word Search

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this Valentine's Day worksheet, students will find 16 words or phrases that Cupid misplaced. Students will find these words up, down, backwards and diagonal.
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Broken Heart Memory Game for Valentine's Day

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this Valentine's Day activity worksheet, young scholars cut out the pieces of a broken heart memory game. They play the game according to the rules give on the directions page.
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Haunted Halloween Word Search

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts worksheet, students analyze 13 words in a word bank that pertain to Halloween. Students find these words in a word search puzzle that is decorated in a Halloween theme.
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Captains or Barrons?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, middle schoolers utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the rise of industry in nation. A short answer question is included as well.
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Should Your Hairstyle Be A Constitutional Right?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the 1st and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. In this U.S. government instructional activity, students read the Amendments and interpret them in order to respond to essential questions regarding constitutional...
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Miracles of the Heart

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners watch a movie. In this cultures lesson, students read A World Without Black People and then discuss segregation. Learners watch the video Partners of the Heart or Something the Lord Made and then reflect on the video in their...
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George Washington on the Sedition Act

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history lesson, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then participate in a...
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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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Presidential Election Crossword

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the clues about a presidential election. Students solve the 15 clues with words to crossword puzzle.
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Understanding Advocacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the work of Jane Goodall. In this advocacy lesson, students investigate the life and work of Jane Goodall. Young scholars examine her work as an animal advocate and explore their own personal advocacy styles.

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