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Battle of Britain

For Students 9th - 12th
For this World War II worksheet, learners read an article about the Battle of Britain and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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Recruiting a Few Good Citizens

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write persuasive speeches to recruit soldiers for a Civil War company. In this Civil War U.S. history and writing lesson plan, students work in groups to create a recruiting poster and write a speech to persuade soldiers to join...
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John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry and John Brown's Body

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss John's Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry. In this John Brown lesson, 4th graders analyze a newspaper article about the raid, and write a descriptive obituary about John Brown. Students view pictures of John Brown and...
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Empire to Independence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here is a wonderful presentation, perfect for setting the stage for the Revolutionary War. Containing great information and images, it acts as a timeline of events starting with the French Indian War and ending with the dawn of the...
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Noncombatancy and the Seventh ­day Adventist Church

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Upper graders investigate how the Seventh Day Adventists are objectors to the practice of war. The instructional activity covers the Civil War and examines the church's position about the practice of war. The research extends to modern...
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Assemblies of Yahweh

The Maccabees and Hanukkah

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a reading of the story of the Maccabees. Elementary learners discover how Hanukkah came to be with comprehension questions and fun activities for a full lesson during the holidays.
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Lincoln's Spot Resolutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners take a closer look at historical relations between the United States and Mexico. In this Texas annexation lesson, students examine primary documents authored by Zachary Taylor, James Polk, and Abraham Lincoln to consider why the...
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Bill of Rights Institute

The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Take classes on an in-depth tour of the Declaration of Independence. An informative resource effectively scaffolds learning by providing warm-up and wrap-up activities. It also includes a variety of handouts for individuals to complete,...
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A Revolutionary War Sea Battle

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the battle for the Serapis. In this measuring distance lesson, students find the North Sea on a globe and find various locations.
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Religion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this religion discussion worksheet, students answer questions about different aspects of religion.
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Constitution Day

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine and discuss recent court cases involving young people and the Bill of Rights.They use a focus question to create the context for class discussion: How does the Bill of Rights apply to young people and students?
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Group Initiatives

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the names and qualities about members in the group. They each say their name and something about themselves. Students gather around in a circle. They listen to the teacher as he or she says the name of someone and throws...
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Worksheet
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Thomas Becket- Reading Comprehension/History

For Students 5th - 7th
In this reading comprehension and history worksheet, students read a passage about the life of Thomas Becket before answering 7 multiple choice questions based on the reading.
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JAPANESE CULTURE

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore what life in Japan is like including, home and daily life, food and eating customs, school life, games and sports, holiday customs, and religion.
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Redwood National Park Coloring Sheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
Give your youngsters a piece of history with this coloring page. Redwood National Park was established less than 50 years ago, in 1968. For your olde learners, discuss why parks are created and encourage them to research various state...
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Gallery Scavenger Hunt for U.S. History

For Students 8th - 9th
In this U. S. historical facts worksheet, students participate in identifying the various leaders being described, identify places described in detail and fill out a map by following the directions given.
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European History

For Students 5th
In this world history worksheet , 5th graders look for information related to the history of Europe. They view the facts from a map and apply them to different activities.
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Foreign Policy Research Institute

Understanding the Koreas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Though this resource was designed in 2005, US tension with North Korea remains a relevant topic for exploration and understanding. Unfortunately, this lecture and reading-based lesson is unlikely to engage the class. The end product is a...
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Breaking News English: Soldier Admits Guilt over Iraq Photos

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Soldier Admits Guilt over Iraq Photos," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 6 true or false questions about the selection.
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Chapter 20 – World War II with the US

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding U.S. involvement in the war and respond to 51 short answer questions.
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Veteran's Day Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this holiday themed worksheet, students determine the answers to 21 clues to fill in a crossword puzzle associated with Veteran's Day.
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Lesson Plan
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Feudalism

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...
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Keyboarding Scattergories

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners participate in a keyboarding game in order to increase their accuracy and speed. Using a PowerPoint presentation, they work together in groups to review the placements of the letters on the keyboard. They complete each...
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The Roles of the President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students list the many jobs of the U.S. president and explain the reasons for them. They compare current and past roles of the chief executive of the United States.