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Quintaine Practice

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Medieval history worksheet, students read an excerpt about quintaine and how it was created and used by a knight. They respond to three questions about jousting and how a squire became an expert using the quintaine. Finally,...
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Women and the Negro Baseball Leagues

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This lesson is designed to raise awareness of women's importance and contributions to society and to the preservation of history. Women played, coached watched, and supported the game of baseball. Students research players, coaches, and...
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Number the Stars The Swastika

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Language Arts learning exercise, students read a quote from Number the Stars about a swastika. Students also read a history of how the swastika was once a symbol of peace.
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Country: Ghana

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the culture, history, and government of Ghana. They take a virtual journey and discover the sports, arts, crafts, and food of Ghana. They observe how Kente cloth is made.
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Ragtime: The First "American" Music?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners investigate the concept of ragtime music and the times associated with it in American history. They conduct research using a variety of resources and listen to a sample before writing down some of the results of the information...
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Frisbee

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the history behind the frisbee and how Bernoulli's principle and Newton's law plays a role.  In this flight lesson plan students complete an experiment on how the rim of a frisbee effects flight. 
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Having Fun: Leisure and Entertainment at the Turn of the 20th Century

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students inquire about the history of enterntainment and flim. The development of the modern industry of entertainment is done from reflecting upon its roots and background. The discussion is leading to answering how Americans have...
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Who's Who In America? Multicultural Achievers A to Z Past & Present

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to important people who have made contributions to society from different cultural groups. As a class, they develop a definition for diversity and work together to make a comparison chart to discover how people...
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The Athens Olympics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the history of the Olympics. They read a story about London's bid to host the Olympic games. In groups, students produce an arena for the Olympics and create a creed for the competition. Students discuss and share...
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Valentine's Day

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Student's research the history to Valentine's Day. They take an online quiz and then think about all the different meanings of love. Sharing of ideas is involved within this lesson. They ponder on how emotions can be expressed in...
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Thanksgiving Crossword

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Thanksgiving activity, students complete a crossword puzzle filling in ten clues related to the traditions of Thanksgiving and the history of Thanksgiving.
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The First Marathon/The Declaration of Independence

For Students 4th - 6th
These worksheets could be used if you want learners to explore The History of the First Marathon or The Declaration of Independence in a fun and concise manner. Students view a cartoon and read a few facts about each event before...
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The Renaissance was a Rebirth

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this Renaissance study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 4 reflection questions.
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My Community

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify how their school has changed. In this local community lesson, students listen to a brief history of their town and school and interview someone that graduated from their school. Students then create a map of their...
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Introductory Lesson: Welcome to Spain

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students get a taste of Spanish culture. In this Spain lesson, students participate in 5 activities that require them to study the religion, music, food, clothing, and history of Spain.
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Dubois and Washington Venn Diagram

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils compare and contrast the visions of W.E.B. Dubois and Booker T. Washington. In this African American history instructional activity, students read biographies about both men and create a Venn diagram about the men.
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A Land of Milk and Honey

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the term multiculturalism.  In this Cross Curricular History and Social Studies instructional activity, 9th graders analyze a video clip.  Students investigate the requirements for becoming a citizen in...
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Magnus Effect

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the Magnus effect and its history.  In this forces instructional activity students investigate the lift of a rotating cylinder.      
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Saluting Babe Ruth, the Bambino

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For first-hand research experience, learners study the achievements of baseball hero, Babe Ruth. They gain a better understanding of the game, especially the role of a home run. They then use their research findings to create...
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Baseball, Race Relations and Jackie Robinson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this race relations lesson, students discover details about how Jackie Robinson broke the racial barrier in professional baseball.
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Canada's other ice show

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students increase consciousness of the history of Canadian success in figure skating and appreciate the pioneers of figure skating in Canada; to examine their accomplishments in their historical context.
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Inferring Author’s Opinions and Writing Opinion Statements: Journalists’ Opinions about Segregation Post–World War II (Promises to Keep, Pages 22–25)

For Teachers 5th Standards
Let's play ball! Scholars summarize information from Promises to Keep about segregation in professional baseball after World War II. They then listen as the teacher reads pages 22-25 aloud. Pupils write the gist in their journals of...
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The Women's Suffrage Movement Signature Debacle

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students examine the Women's Suffrage Movement in Nebraska. For this women's rights lesson, students explore primary and secondary sources regarding suffrage in the state and obstacles that women in the state faced when it came to...
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Olympic Field Day

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils participate in a school-wide "Olympics" complete with opening and closing ceremonies, class competitions, medals and more. Activities can vary depending on age and physical abilities.

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