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Civil War Trading Cards

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners research important figures in the American Civil War. In this research skills lesson plan, students create trading cards about selected key figures in the war that list details about the figures and their accomplishments.
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Nation Building

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of nation building. In this diplomacy lesson, students research America's nation building efforts in Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans, Guatemala, Cuba, Vietnam, and Grenada. Students share their findings and...
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Amendment Organizer

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Amendments worksheet, students describe the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments and write which one they feel is the most important.
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Chapter 23 – The Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history activity, students read assigned textbook pages on the Civil Rights Movement and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Civil War General Comparison

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. In this Civil War lesson, 8th graders research both generals and write a comparative essay. They include a paragraph about Lee, another about Grant, and one showing the...
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Causes of the Civil War

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders write an essay describing one of the main causes of the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plan, 8th graders discuss the Civil War and then write an essay on it.
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Trails to the West

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research American history of the 1850's. In this American history lesson plan, 8th graders write about how different American groups looked at the idea of Manifest Destiny. Students then draw the Oregon and Santa Fe...
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Chinese Immigration 1860s-1880s

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders consider the plight of Chinese immigrants to America. In this immigration lesson, 8th graders analyze political cartoons from the late 1800's that exemplify American public opinion regarding Chinese immigrants. The...
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Piece Like a River

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners investigate water formations by creating a puzzle.  In this water properties instructional activity, students create a giant river puzzle by drawing on large butcher paper as a class, then dividing the image up into many...
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A Time for Rebuilding

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the damage done to Lebanon. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel and the toll it took on Lebanon.
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A Year in the Work of the Bard

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars study the life and times of Shakespeare. In this William Shakespeare lesson, students research the noted Web sites to discover details about Shakespeare's life and the times he lived in. Young scholars also virtually visit...
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Out & About: Ancient Rome

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Young scholars consider the accomplishments of the Romans. In this ancient Rome lesson, students take a closer look at Roman contributions to modern society as they visit the suggested museums and their websites.
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Mobile Phones

For Students 5th - 10th
In this mobile phones worksheet, learners fill out a chart about mobile phones, answer short answer questions, role play, and more. Students complete 5 activities.
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Werner Heisenberg

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the life and accomplishments of Werner Heisenberg.
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Unearthing Ancient Greece

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars locate and analyze clues about ancient Greek life. In this ancient Greece lesson, students look at art, architecture, and artifacts to determine what was important to the Greeks and discover details about their culture....
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Classrooms: Then and Now

For Teachers K - 1st
Students look at schoolhouses from the past. In this comparative analysis lesson, students visit a one room school house and look at the tools used for learning. Students then compare the schoolhouse of the past to the schoolhouse of today.
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Summer Institute on Islam

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore Muslim beliefs. For this Islam lesson, students discuss the daily life of a Muslim teen as well as the some basic Muslim beliefs. Students write reflection pieces based on the discussion and discuss how the Muslim girl's...
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Idioms Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover idioms. In this idioms lesson, 6th graders evaluate idioms and discover their meaning. Students read Runny Babbit by Shel Silverstein and create unique idioms. Assessment rubric is provided.
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20th Century Civil Disobedience

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars write from varying perspectives in the American South about the civil rights movements in the 1950s. In this civics lesson, students view video clips and take notes. Young scholars discuss the film and listen to a lecture...
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Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students read an article titled "Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War," and then make a list of key dates and events from the selection.
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Spelling Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this spelling worksheet, students read sentences from the book Mystery in the Attic and choose which word is spelled incorrectly and then correct it. Students complete this for 5 sentences.
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The 1932 Election: A Turning Point in History

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students discuss the presidential election in 1932. In this U.S. history lesson, students compare and contrast the differences between the Hoover administration and the administration of FDR. Students work in groups and present the...
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Sequence Alignment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the uses of sequence alignment.  In this DNA lesson students complete several experiments on sequencing and algorithms. 
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Asteroids

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine a potential asteroid impact site. They describe evidence and theories for extinction events.

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