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Who Wrote That?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils explore the Project Gutenberg website and conduct a webquest to answer questions about well known literature and authors.
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab

For Students 9th - 11th
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners decipher the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentence. All words begin with the letter "C."
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Predicate Noun/ Predicate Adjective Recognition Practice

For Teachers 5th - 7th
For this subject and predicate worksheet, young scholars learn how to identify the subject, verb and predicate noun or adjective. Students make 3 columns on a piece of paper and for ten sentences, identify the subject, verb, and...
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Famous People - A Quiz on Definite and Indefinite Articles

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
This online, interactive worksheet helps English language learners practice identifying the correct article among four options. Feedback is immediate by clicking on the answer button following each questions. It includes 15 questions...
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It's in Your Pocket

For Teachers K - 4th
Students examine American coins. In this American currency lesson plan, students study how American money came to be as well as the responsibilities of the U.S. Mint. Students discover details regarding American coins and design their...
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Commonly Confused Words: Homonyms

For Students 4th - 8th
Depending on the English language proficiency of your current class, you could use this online resource with learners across several grade levels. There are 20 questions included here; can your langophile identify which homophone fits in...
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Breaking News English: Rapper to Run for Haiti President

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Rapper to Run for Haiti President," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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The President Wants YOU!

For Students 5th - 8th
In this earthquakes worksheet, students answer short answer questions about earthquakes to provide information to the President. Students complete 8 questions.
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Telegram from Senator Joseph McCarthy to President Harry S. Truman

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research Senator Joseph McCarthy's February 9, 1950 speech, given at Wheeling, West Virginia, in which he claimed more than 200 State Department employees were members of the Communist Party.
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Words In The News

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils brainstorm through playing a guessing game to determine the person they will be researching is Fidel castro. They review his background then hear a radio presentation from Castro then answer and discuss a given set of questions.
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Civil Rights and the Michigan Supreme Court I: A Case of Racial Discrimination in the late 1800s and Minority Supreme Court Justices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read the decision of the Michigan Supreme Court in the Ferguson v. Gies, a case dealing with discrimination in a restaurant. They participate in a class discussion about the case and the justices that presided over it....
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Explore the Food Web

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars identify plants and animals in the journals of Lewis and Clark's expedition. They describe the various animal habits. Students interpret the behaviors of the animals discovered on the expedition. They design a food web...
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Formation Of The Republic

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the formation of the Thirteen Colonies in the United States. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The teacher uses guiding questions in order to keep the research process going in the right...
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Rock the Vote! But When?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research and examine about voting turnouts in the United States and around the world. They assess about various aspects of the so-called "youth vote," and have an opportunity to consider the meaning of the vote in a...
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Breaking News English: The Word "Dear" Disappearing in E-mails

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "The Word "Dear" Disappearing in E-mails," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Washington, D. C.: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Washington, D. C.
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What Does 'Post Racial' Mean, Anyway?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore where they personally stand on a post-election continuum, spanning from euphoria to despair.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders read and discuss an article immediately following the election and a...
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Herbert Hoover

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice their reading comprehension skills by reading an article about Herbert Hoover. They answer questions to test for comprehension.
Interactive
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James Madison

For Students 6th - 12th
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about James Madison. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the impeachment proceedings of Andrew Johnson. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of Andrew Johnson's impeachment and Reconstruction. Students...
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Picture Lincoln

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze Alexander Gardner's photograph of Abraham Lincoln and complete related activities. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students describe Abraham Lincoln as he is presented in Gardner's photograph. Students read a biography...
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North and South

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the Civil War and the changes it brought to our country. They examine some of Robert E. Lee's accomplishments and the contributions he made as president to Washington and Lee University. They make a map showing which...
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Will Rogers

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore the concepts of irony and humor. They discuss Will Rogers' history and determine that he was a humorist who many viewed as very wise. They read quotes of Will Rogers and determine that everybody is ignorant, only on...
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Making Democracy Work for Everyone, 1877-1904

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students investigate the culture of the post Reconstruction South. They participate in a jigsaw research activity, conduct Internet research on an assigned topic, and write a report to present to the class.