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Setting Goals with Benjamin Franklin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discuss historical accounts and accomplishments of "Benjamin Franklin" which exemplify good character traits. They create a display of paper keys which describe these traits. They relate these traits to their future...
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Scoring a Financial Education

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of money management. In this money management lesson, students read an article about students taking a finance course in high school and college. Students discuss the importance of money management. Students...
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Defining Drought

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the hydrologic impacts of drought. They look at drought from a variety of prespectives. Students first focus on the scientific definition of drought, including weather patterns, water cycles, water requirements by plants...
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Smallville Prairie Development Project

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars, through group activities, explain the important scientific, social/historical and aesthetic values of a prairie habitat. They analyze the impact of humans on prairieland and solve a problem regarding potential development...
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Smallville Prairie Development Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research the characteristics of the prairie habitat focusing on scientific, social/historical and aesthetic values. They investigate how humans impact the prairie habitat while maintaining a daily journal of research and...
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Break Even Analysis and Budgeting

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the use of break even charts in business planning. They examine the purpose and nature of budgets. They explore price elasticity and how to use Excel spreadsheets to manipulate financial information.
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Sources of Finance

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars determine the difference between internal and external sources of finance. They justify their judgment decisions and how they sources their businesses.
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A Day in the Life of a Veteran: Oral History

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders conduct an interview with a veteran of a recent war to provide an account of military conflicts. In this oral history lesson plan, 7th graders research a recent war and write interview questions for their research....
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. For this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. Pupils should examine the point of view each of the accounts is written from as...
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6 Ways to Teach About The Titanic Disaster

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Teaching lessons about the Titanic disaster can be a way to get students thinking about science, social issues, and history.
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Arctic Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Arctic Word Search worksheet, students find 16 words related to the arctic. Words include Polar, Glacier, and Freezing.
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The Old Folks Will Bless You and the Girls Kiss You

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders reflect on the Revolutionary War.  In this Colonial America history lesson, 4th graders discuss various battles of the war, specifically the Battle of Cowpens.  Students begin by watching a video chronicling that...
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Examples of Justice Systems and Practices in Western Africa

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore African belief systems. In this West African lesson plan, 10th graders research these belief systems. Students create a wooden figure that represents these beliefs.  
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Treaty Trail: Crossing the Bitterroot Mountains

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine art and primary documents that depicts the Native Americans' crossing of Washington's Bitterroot Mountains to arrive at the Spokane Council. Students investigate and compare maps and other historical materials determine...
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia, How Do We Know What We Know?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine Native American oral traditions. In this Georgia history instructional activity, students discuss Native American oral traditions and research stories of migration. Students create their own oral history projects that...
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D-Day Student Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about D-Day, examine the listed Internet sources on the topic, and then respond to 8 short answer questions about the information presented.
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A Loyal Friend

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the attributes of trust. In this character education instructional activity, students read the Irish folktale "Beth Gellert". Students discuss the folktale and how they can earn the trust of others.
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Leonardo da Vinci

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 47 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci.
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Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ulysses S. Grant.
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Alexander Hamilton

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz learning exercise, students respond to 42 multiple choice questions about Alexander Hamilton. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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James Madison

For Students 6th - 12th
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about James Madison. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Ronald Reagan

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan.
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The Fall of Rome (150CE-475CE)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the fall of Rome. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Napoleonic Europe (1799-1815)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte. Students may submit their answers to be scored.