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National WWII Museum

What It Takes to Win: Mapping Primary Source Evidence

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
World War II was not just waged in Europe and Asia; the home front was key to Allied victory. Using newspaper clippings from World War II and a map, scholars plot out wartime production in the United States. After that, class members...
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Comparing the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights with the U.S. Bill of Rights

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Just how alike are some historical documents? Discover the similarities between the Magna Carta and the United States Bill of Rights in a fast-paced activity. Historians learn the importance of both documents and the lasting impact they...
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What Else Was Happening During the Civil War Era?

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Examine a time of political division and upheaval— not unlike our own—using firsthand accounts. While study of the Civil War often takes center stage in the classroom, the 1850s and 1860s were a period of profound change in other areas...
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The Zimmermann Telegram

For Teachers 6th - 12th
An enlightening activity explains how a telegram prompted the United States to enter World War I. Scholars examine the telegram and work to decode it. To finish, individuals complete a worksheet and participate in group discussion to...
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Analyzing US Involvement in the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
War: unavoidable or a necessary evil? A thought-provoking activity explores the United States' long involvement in the Vietnam War as well as the aftermath. Scholars research and summarize primary documents and complete online worksheets...
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Introduction to the Domino Theory and Containment Policy in Vietnam

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Scholars analyze a propaganda poster against communism. The resource uses the poster to examine the domino theory and containment policies used by the United States to stop the spread of communism in Vietnam. Scholars work in pairs or...
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Fifty States

For Students 4th - 5th
In this 50 states worksheet, students do research to answer 10 questions about the states, their location and special facts.
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The States and Capitals- Part Two

For Students 6th - 8th
Students complete a worksheet. In this states lesson, students write the name of each capital beside its respective state.
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US Constitution And Federal/State Relationship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Constitution for references to the relationship between state and federal governments. They examine Supreme Court cases for examples of the division of government between state and federal powers.
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States: United States Map

For Students 4th - 8th
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine state boundaries. The map is labeled with the names of each of the 50 states.
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United States Regions

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States political map instructional activity, students examine regional census boundaries of the US. State boundaries are also included.
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State Capitals Fun

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the capitals of each state. In this social studies lesson plan, 3rd graders use a map of the United States to identify and locate each state's capital city. Students discuss map symbols used to identify capital cities.
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The Powers of National and State Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners define term federalism, identify the powers granted to state and national government, and identify powers shared by the state and national governments.
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United States Map

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine national and state boundaries. The map also highlights the location of each of the state capitals and the national capital.
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United States Map: Capitals

For Students 4th - 10th
In this United States outline map instructional activity, students make note of the political divisions of 50 states of the nation. This map is labeled with the 50 state capitals.
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A Comparison of Immigrant Language Policies (Canada and the United States)

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students explore the linguistic backgrounds that have shaped the cultural perspectives of Canada and the United States. In this cultural comparison lesson plan, students create a class presentation that reflects the similarities and...
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Guess the State?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students engage in a peer to peer quiz. In this state geography lesson, students ask one another questions to design a quiz that they will use to learn about their state.
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United States Presidents

For Students 6th - 7th
In this word search worksheet, learners solve a word search by locating thirty United States presidents. The word list includes Wilson and Harding.
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Chemistry: States of Matter Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
For this states of matter chemistry word search learning exercise, middle schoolers locate and circle the 20 chemistry terms in the word search puzzle.
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Acronyms - States

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read a short article, learn about acronyms, conduct researchon the 50 states and complete an included worksheet.
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1968: Year of Social Change and Turning Point in Vietnam and the United States

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the year 1968 in Vietnam and the United States. They work together to research events which they create a timeline. They also read primary source documents of veterans of the Vietnam War.
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Presidents of the United States

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this social studies learning exercise, students locate the names of 44 United States Presidents in a word search puzzle. They find the names that are listed in a word bank at the bottom of the page.
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The Growth of a Nation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Young historians explore the identity of the early United States in this four-part instructional activity series. Working in groups of three, students research the political, economic, and cultural atmosphere of each...
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The Mexican-American Influence on the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the influences of the Hispanic groups from Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico. In groups, they research the history of Mexico and read excerpts from a book in Spanish to practice their vocabulary. To end the lesson, they...

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