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It's In Your Pocket
Students examine federal powers. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students explore the powers of Congress to coin money. Students also study the meaning of the symbols on U.S. coins.
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Iowa Worksheet
In this Iowa worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research, students fill out information about the state of Iowa: capital city, motto, bird, flower and date of statehood.
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A World of Money
Learners explore the traditions related to the creation of national currencies. The role currency plays in shaping a national or regional identity and the influences that the designers of world currency exert are examined in this lesson.
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The Kansas Flag
First graders study the symbols on the Kansas flag. In this social studies lesson, 1st graders read about the symbols on the state flag. Students create a flag folder and complete word work assignment for each of the symbols discussed.
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Seals: From the National To the Local
Third graders investigate official government symbols by completing a scavenger hunt. In this U.S. Government lesson, 3rd graders participate in a scavenger hunt in which they locate seals or logos in their community. Students...
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Personal Flag Assignment
Students use symbolism and creativity to create a flag that represents their life, dreams, and ambitions.
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Cover the Music
Learners explore U.S. history by listening to musical pieces in class. In this Civil War era lesson, students discuss the types of musical instruments that were available to soldiers during the war and the themes of their songs. Learners...
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Do the Right Thing
Students define integrity and responsibility, then discuss the motto "Do the Right Thing." students participate in teacher-generated problems in small groups.
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Animal Farm Chapter One Summary
For this Animal Farm chapter one worksheet, students state the main idea of the chapter. The worksheet asks that the student summary includes title, author, topic, main idea, and quotations. In addition, students paraphrase the chapter...
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South Dakota
In this South Dakota worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the history of South Dakota. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
Education World
Every Day Edit - Wisconsin
In this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about Wisconsin. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
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Texas Vocabulary
In this recognizing words about Texas activity, students use the word bank to match terms with their descriptions. Students match 10 answers.
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The Rule of Law
Students examine the rule of law and government in this civics lesson. They discover the origins and how it impacts them on a daily basis. They also analyze its role in the judicial system.
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Utah
For this Utah worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the history of Utah. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Character Worksheet Four
In this character worksheet, students answer short answer questions about themselves, talking to people at the faire, and about patrons. Students complete 31 questions.
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Symbols of North Carolina
In this interactive North Carolina worksheet, 4th graders explore symbols of North Carolina. Students complete sixteen multiple choice questions about North Carolina.
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Eureka! You've Struck
While incomplete, this instructional activity could provide ideas for a instructional activity on the California gold rush. Learners look at a chart to analyze population growth in San Francisco after the discovery of gold, analyze...
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Texas Crossword Puzzle
In this Texas worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle, using 10 clues given at the bottom of the page. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Italian Fascism
By first defining the characteristics and ideology of fascism, this presentation makes it easy for viewers to contextualize the rise of Mussolini in post-WWI Italy. Not only thorough and informative, the pictures and concepts featured in...
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Why Study President Eisenhower?
Introduce learners to the president who was revered for his military service, political moderation, and national improvements.
Giraffe Heroes Project
It’s Up to Us
The Giraffe Heroes Program is designed for teens willing to stick their necks out to make a difference, and to create community service projects that tackle real world problems. The resource guides teens to choose an issue, design a...
Prestwick House
Invisible Man
A crossword puzzle based on Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man provides readers with an opportunity to test their knowledge of the novel's events.
National First Ladies' Library
Colonial America: The Original 13
Middle schoolers work in small groups to research the initial history of two colonies and answering a list of questions. They then prepare a PowerPoint presentation or poster that includes all the findings of the questions and share...
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Justice
Students discuss strengths and weaknesses of the court system in providing equal justice for all. They identify factors that cause these weaknesses and recommend solutions.