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VIPs: Very Important Pups

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this matching worksheet, students match nine presidents to a brief description of each's dog. The descriptions contain other clues to help make the correct match.
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Create a Country International Fair

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create their own countries. In this geography skills lesson, students establish governments, cultural backgrounds, atlas/geography components, national anthems, and national symbols for a country they create. Middle...
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United States Flag: Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils study the symbols and history of the United States flag. In this United States flag lesson, students complete a KWL about the U.S. flag. Pupils then visit a website to learn about the American flag and discuss the topic. Students...
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Fourth of July Crossword Puzzle

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this Fourth of July crossword activity worksheet, students use the 10 clues and word bank to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Sampling the American Dream

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students, after viewing a variety of different and unique websites, write a short paragraph on each one that describes their reactions to specific information on unfamiliar subjects. They react to each website as personally as they can.
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Lessons for Hight School Music Classes: Lesson 2

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Art and music have been vehicles for statements of civil unrest for hundreds of years. Upper graders critically analyze several pop songs or music movements from the 1980s that exemplify politically charged motives. They...
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Lessons for Hight School Music Classes: Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The phrase, "You sold out" has been thrown around among musicians that have lent their talents to the corporate world. Here, the class engages in an interesting discussion on how musicians make a living and the influence of commercialism...
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Year of the Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.
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Flag Day Challenge

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Flag Day instructional activity, students read 8 clues pertaining to Flag Day. From four choices, students choose the answer that best matches each clue.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Bastille Day

For Students 7th - 10th
What is Bastille Day? Read an article on Bastille Day, having readers respond to six matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short answer questions, and many more!...
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Soccer - Lesson 20 - Championship Game

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Number 20 in this soccer unit is the final lesson and the culminating activity. It's the championship game. So all the skills that have been taught and all the teamwork come together in this the final game. Links to the other lessons are...
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VH1 Presents the 1980s - Lesson 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss development of music videos. They identify elements that make a successful music video. Groups are assigned to do a research project on the development of music videos.
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Yankee Doodle... More than Just a Catchy Tune

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the history of patriotic music and practice singing the tunes with classmates.  In this U.S. History lesson plan, students examine lyrics of the traditional song "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and discuss the differing...
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Celebrating America's Freedoms

For Teachers K - 12th
From a flag-raising ceremony to a poster contest, there are many ways for learners to pay respect on Veteran's Day. Class members participate in one or many activities to honor those who served our country. 
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Anglophone Countries Report

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders make reports on Anglophone countries and report to the class.  In this Anglophone countries report students take note of presented material.  Students answer questions related to the reports. students write a...
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A Related Rate Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the rate of change as it relates to height and length. This is a word problem with 3 specific math questions as to how Frank S. Key came up with the song "Me and My Shadow"
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Australia 3

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Australia worksheet, students use the Internet or a research library to find the answers to ten questions about Australia.
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Make a Statement

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders make a statement about their position on the Revolutionary War using various means of expression. One half of students remain loyal to England and the other half want a revolution for independence. They express themselves...
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Women in Science

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the roles that women have played in science throughout history. They work in small groups while visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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Oh Say Can You See?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of patriotism through literature, songs, and poetry. They also identify patriotic symbols and activities such as the flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Star Spangled Banner, the bald eagle, and monuments.
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Country: Italy

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore Italy. They visit sites about its culture, history, cuisine, art, cars, and traditions. They take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. They read about the history of pizza. They study Italian phrases and pronunciation...
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Applications And Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students use the operation of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve the word problems.
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The Senate by a Senator

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars examine their Canadian citizenship by participating in a number of multi-disciplinary lessons.
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Spotlight on Australia 3

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Australia facts worksheet, learners use the Internet or library to help them respond to 10 short answer, multiple choice, and true or false questions.