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Storytelling In America

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discuss how Washington Irving is considered an important 19th century-American storyteller. They create their own version of a passage from 'The Legend' after listening to the story.
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Native American Culture: Counting, 1:1 Correspondence

For Teachers K Standards
Kindergarteners practice showing 1:1 correspondence while incorporating information they learned about a local Native American culture. The objects used for counting are taken from the previous day's Native American lesson. The intention...
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Maine: State Facts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars participate in various activities focusing on facts about Maine. They participate in interactive lessons with trivia facts, symbols, and statistics. They research the meaning of the state flag.
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Maine: State Government

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars participate in interactive lessons to study the history and government of Maine. They observe the studenT Cabinet of Maine and assess its goals and work.
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AIH-14: Changes to American Indian Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore American Indian cultures and changes caused by European exploration in North America.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Money and Politics, A History Lesson

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about campaign finance in America and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Forest Forensics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore forests.  In this "forest forensic" lesson students divide into groups and go through the stations using their clues to solve the questions. 
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Thirteen Colonies: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 13 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to the original 13 colonies.
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Indiana: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Alabama.
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Pennsylvania: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history learning exercise, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Pennsylvania.
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Ohio: 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 Ohio
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Texas: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history instructional activity, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Texas.
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Florida: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, learners use the 16 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Florida.
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Arkansas: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Arkansas.
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Virginia: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Virginia.
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Washington, D. C.: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
For 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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Database Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a database to show information about events in history. In this database lesson, students create and analyze information on the slave trade. Students answer questions based on the information collected.
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Classrooms: Then and Now

For Teachers K - 1st
Students look at schoolhouses from the past. In this comparative analysis lesson, students visit a one room school house and look at the tools used for learning. Students then compare the schoolhouse of the past to the schoolhouse of today.
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Traditional Chinese Garments And Their History

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the traditional dress of the Chinese people and create a new story line for "The Emperor's New Clothes" set in China. This creative project allows students to illustrate pages for the new class book.
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Freedom on My Mind: A Marginalized Voice in the Segregated South

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the film, "Freedom on My Mind." They view the film and discuss its points in small groups. They create a fictional southern state reflecting segregation in the 1960's. They present their states to the class.
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Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...
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National Anthems of the World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students compare and contrast music and lyrics of national anthems from around the world. They listen to their national anthem and other countries' anthems and compare the music. Working in groups, they write an anthem for their class or...
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Michigan: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history activity, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Michigan.
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 101

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeology for kids quiz 101 worksheet, students interactively answer 12 multiple choice questions as part of an online magazine, then click to check their answers.