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Changes in the New Nation
Young scholars explore how technology has slowly changed the world, starting in the 18th Century. In this United States History lesson, students work in teams to complete numerous activities that compare and contrast life before...
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From Bolls to Bolts
Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies lesson plan, 5th graders examine the economic and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market....
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Across Five Aprils
Eighth graders are introduced to the novel "Across Five Aprils" written by Irene Hunt. They become familiar with the people, places, and events referenced in the story and comprehend the story of the Civil War. Students are given a...
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U.S. Puzzle Map Bulletin Board
Students create cutouts of each state. They research different states noting their similarities and differences. They describe each state's location in relation to the state's surrounding them.
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Creating and Comparing Climographs
Students are introduced to the importance and usefulness of climographs. In groups, they create a climograph of two cities on about the same latitude. They compare and contrast the locations and climates of the two cities and write a...
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Secretary of State Seeks Support
Learners examine the state of diplomacy through an interactive program. They analyze programs by the United States government to protect Americans. They discover some of the world's diplomats and their responsibilities.
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Eastern States Word Search
In this geography word search learning exercise, students locate and circle the 13 states located in the Eastern region of the United States. A word bank is provided.
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Western States Word Search
In this geography word search worksheet, students locate and circle the 11 states located in the Western region of the United States. A word bank is provided.
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Figure of Speech
Examine the changing nature of language in the U.S. View and discuss excerpts from a PBS documentary with your class and then conduct Internet research, and complete a team project on the evolution of teen expressions.
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I Can't Breathe!
The Gulf of Mexico dead zone, an area of low oxygen that kills marine life, costs the United States $82 million every year. Young scientists research anoxic ocean environments then come up with a hypothesis for the cause of the Gulf of...
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Exploring Race Through Literature
Provide your class with an opportunity to examine race through a variety of literary works. They read and analyze a chosen poem, interview, speech, or story describing race in America. They then use key words from the original work to...
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History Detectives
Fifth graders investigate aspects of the Civil War. In this history activity, 5th graders complete several tasks involving the economy, culture, and geography of the Civil War. First, students are divided into groups to study primary...
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Regions, Regions, Regions!
Students use regions to analyze the locational patterns of culture
groups at various scales. They discern the basics of region identity by discovering his/her "Home" Region through the examination of
criteria in his/her "backyard." In...
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Passport to the World
Eighth graders investigate the process for obtaining a United States passport. They plan a trip to a foreign country looking at important information including the climate, geography, culture, money, and language. They complete the...
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New Mexico
In this New Mexico learning exercise, students read a two page text about the history of the state of New Mexico. Students answer ten true and false questions.
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History and Government of the United States
In this U.S. worksheet, students take notes in a graphic organizer as they read several passages, then answer four comprehension questions.
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South US Region
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine the Southern Region state boundaries. The map also highlights each of the state capitals denoted by stars. The states, capitals and major landforms are labeled.
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US: Midwest Region
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine the state boundaries of the Midwestern Region. The map also highlights each of the state capitals denoted by stars.
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South US Region Map
In this United States regional outline map, students examine the state boundaries of the states in the Southern Region. Capital cities are denoted with stars.
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Naming the States of the U.S
Fifth graders study the 50 states on a map. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders identify the names of the states and location. Additionally, students work in small groups to name and locate as many states as they can on a blank...
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US: Northeast Region Map
In this United States political map instructional activity, students examine the state boundaries of the Northeast Region. The map also highlights each of the state capitals denoted by stars.
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US: Northeast Region: Unlabelled
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine the Northeast Region state boundaries. The map also highlights each of the state capitals denoted by stars.
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Travel T-Shirts U.S. Regions Activity
In this U.S. regions worksheet, students create a T-shirt logo for each of the 8 regions of the United States.
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Taming Wild Land
Third graders consider the habitat needs of living things and how extensive farming in an area can affect the plants and animals of a region. They participate in a simulation to show how changing the habitat in one area can greatly...