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Savannah, Georgia Historic District

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to the Savannah, Georgia Historic District.
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Savannah, Georgia: The Lasting Legacy of Colonial City Planning

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore colonial history, the antebellum era and the cotton economy and the rise of cities in the U.S.
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History: Sherman's March to the Sea

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Students analyze two sources. First, they will look at a letter written by Sherman to Grant as Sherman's army approached Savannah. Second, they will review the lyrics to the popular song of that period, Marching Through Georgia.
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The First Jews in America

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate how Jews established roots in America. Students determine the difference between religious tolerance and separation of church and state. Students participate in a role-play activity using primary and secondary...
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A Good Man is Hard to Find

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students, in groups, read and analyze the short story, A Good Man is Hard to Find, by Flannery O'Connor. They present their findings tot he rest of the class and then connect the various themes discussed to outside material, events...
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Revolutionary War Word Search

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this word search worksheet, students use the word bank to find the names of battles of the Revolutionary War. Students find 24 words.
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Holidays: St. Patrick's Day

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this foreign language worksheet, students complete ten sentences by selecting the best of two choices to complete the sentences. Sentences are all about St. Patrick's Day traditions.
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Whale Migrations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils use whale migration patterns to determine sex and age of whales and determine where these whales can be located during different seasons. They use mapping skills to plot the migration patterns of four unknown whales.
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National Park Service: Savannah, Ga: Lasting Legacy of Colonial City Planning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The site explores the colonial history of the city of Savannah, Georgia. This interactive lesson has excellent information, an inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, images, and activities.