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Louisiana Purchase
Students explore U.S. territorial expansion. In this Louisiana Purchase lesson, students investigate how the purchase was funded and determine how diplomatic actions were part of the land transfer. Students analyze several primary...
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Black American Soldiers in the Civil War
Eighth graders explore the actions needed to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. In this US History instructional activity, 8th graders analyze documents pertinent to the Congressional Medal of Honor. Students examine the process...
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Abraham Lincoln and Reconstruction
Students study Presidential Reconstruction during the Civil War years. They examine the role of the Executive Branch of government, especially in wartime. They investigate the complex issues of how Congress took on the role of...
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Abraham Lincoln
In this social studies and biography worksheet, student read a short selection and look at a picture of Abraham Lincoln. They use the information to answer 5 online multiple choice questions.
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Thomas Jefferson
For this American history comprehension worksheet, 6th graders read a selection on Thomas Jefferson and answer 16 short answer comprehension question.
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The Imperial Republic: 1865-1914 (6)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 12 matching questions regarding 1865-1914 America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Civil War Trading Cards
Students research important figures in the American Civil War. In this research skills instructional activity, students create trading cards about selected key figures in the war that list details about the figures and their...
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War Aims Worksheet
In this World War II worksheet, students read excerpts of 2 American diplomatic memos written in the 1930's to Germany and Japan. Then students respond to 2 short answer questions.
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US Government: Foreign Policy
Learners explore the basic precepts of American foreign policy. In this diplomacy lesson, students read textbook chapters regarding American foreign policy practices before and after World War II. Learners also watch a filmstrip...
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How to Write a Bill
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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The New Deal: Domestic Policies (5)
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, students answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the domestic policies of the New Deal. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Ronald Reagan and the New Conservatism (5)
In this online interactive history activity, learners respond to 15 matching questions regarding the Reagan presidency and 1980's America. Learners may check their answers immediately
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A Hero Betrayed: The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant
Students analyze the career of Ulysses S. Grant. In this Grant presidency lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of Grant's presidency. Students respond to discussion questions regarding the...
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Introduction to the UN
Learners read the story UN wins Nobel Peace Prize, this is a way to introduce the United Nations and find out what Students already know. Learners draft a formal letter to Kofi Annan the UN Secretary-General which include personal...
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Studying Japanese Internment with Primary Documents
Eleventh graders view photographs of the Japanese society being interned in camps during World War II in the United States. In groups, they read and discuss Executive Order 9066 and try to determine what group they are trying to focus...
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Science Friday: Hanford Nuclear Waste Cleanup
Students practice careful listening skills to learn about problems regarding cleanup of radioactive wastes at the Hanford nuclear reservation in Washington State. Students answer the questions imbedded in the lesson as they listen to the...
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A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
High schoolers analyze Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" War Address. Students read the original first typed draft of the speech, and compare handwritten changes with the original to determine whether the changes strengthened or...
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Blessings of a Free Government: The Louisiana Purchase in 1803
Students may take part in a multitude of activities listed such as creating political cartoons, comparison papers, and creating a portfolio to reinforce concepts and ideas surrounding the Louisiana Purchase.
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Trade Between The US and Japan
Students engage in a lesson that involves the trade relationship between the US and Japan. They research to find the history and facts concerning the current trends.
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Philadelphia's Important Contribution to the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Students analyze a primary source document (Jefferson's secret letter to Congress) and identify its objectives through the aid of focus questions. They complete a graphic organizer and write an article summarizing Philadelphia's...
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Civil War Soldiers
Students investigate the concept of having a draft for obtaining military forces. They conduct research in small groups using a variety of resources in order to answer key questions. The ideas of having a volunteer army instead is shared...
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Arthur Meets the President
Students discuss the role of the President. In this government lesson, students read Arthur Meets the President and complete a story map. Students develop new vocabulary related to the story.
Law for Kids
General Election Activity Booklet
It's never too early to practice smart voting! Gain practice voting in a general election using a booklet compiled of an assortment of activities including a word search, maze, graphing, and more!
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Primary Source Worksheet: Letter Regarding the Whiskey Rebellion
Analyze the federal government's direct response to the Whiskey Rebellion through this fantastic primary source analysis activity activity.