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The future of Affirmative Action

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the term Affirmative Action.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders create a presentation that will determine the future of federal affirmative action programs.  Students write a speech that will be...
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Happy Birthday Martin Luther King

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to the book Happy Birthday Martin Luther King and sing a song about him. In this reading lesson, 1st graders develop listening skills as they listen to the book. They also discuss their feelings about the laws that...
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Fry's Second Hundred Sight Words: 11-20

For Students K - 2nd
In this sight word worksheet, learners practice tracing words 11-20 of Fry's second hundred sight words; words are traced 3-4 times.
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Credit to the Nation: Human Rights Cards

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the lives of refugees. In this human rights lesson, students use the provided refugee cards to play games that require them to learn details about the lives of the refugees. 
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Winter Olympics Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Winter Olympics crossword puzzle worksheet, learners use the 18 clues to identify the correct terms that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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White Star Line Crossword

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Titanic crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 9 clues to identify the correct words and names pertaining to the White Star Line that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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The Impact of Invention

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the impact of invention. In this invention lesson, students examine how inventions are on going and affect all aspects of life in both good and bad ways. Students will research the history of invention, become an...
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The Housing Crisis: GDP, Housing Bubble, Recession

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Secondary pupils examine the housing bubble and the 2008 and global economic crisis. Defining GDP and GDP growth, recession, and bubbles, young economists debate what makes a bubble and how housing can be an economic indicator....
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Adjective Clauses

For Students 4th - 5th
For this adjective clauses worksheet, learners explore the adjective clause. Students are given ten words which they place in one of the ten sentences provided.
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Reading: The Trans-Siberian Railway

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading for information instructional activity, learners read a passage about traveling from Moscow to Beijing on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Students answer 8 multiple choice questions.
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Crossword- Travel Theme

For Students 5th - 6th
In this crossword worksheet, students read 9 clues and fit their answers in a crossword puzzle. Some of the clues have a theme of travel. There is no word box.
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Vocabulary Practice

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this vocabulary words worksheet, students choose the correct word that fits the description. Students choose 12 words that fit the description.
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Reading: Jamaican Bobsledding Team, Part 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about the Olympic Jamaican bobsledding team. Students answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Bush Plans Hit on Drug Use

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the topic of drug abuse. In this health journalism instructional activity, students read the USA Today article titled "Bush Plans Hit on Drub Abuse," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an...
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Economy's Stuck, but Business is Booming at Therapists' Offices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the economy and mental health. For this economy and mental health lesson, students read an article about how the mental health community is booming due to the poor economy. Students discuss ways to deal...
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Scoring a Financial Education

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of money management. In this money management lesson, students read an article about students taking a finance course in high school and college. Students discuss the importance of money management. Students...
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Japanese American Baseball in the Camps

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study Japanese American internment camps. In this American history lesson, students compare and contrast the camp internees' experiences with with team sports-related challenges students have encountered. Students discuss team...
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The New Heads of the Family?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 7-paragraph article about roles of modern children and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.
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The Persian Empire

For Students 5th - 6th
In this the Persian empire worksheet, students read a two page passage about Persia, then answer 5 multiple choice and 7 short answer questions requiring research about the topic.
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Printing Press

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate the impact of the printing press on society.  In this printing press lesson, students discuss occupations and industries that have grown up due to the invention of the printing press.  Students work in...
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Summertime Travel

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write about a summer event they participated in. In this paragraph writing lesson, the teacher models how to write about a place they have visited. Students then write their own paragraphs.  Students will point out on...
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A Big Issue

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the issue of childhood obesity. In this current events activity, students explore the personal health issue as they discuss balanced diets, food diaries, and the 2012 London Olympics. Suggestions for classroom activities...
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The Short Answer

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine the discovery of the Flores man. For this anthropology lesson, students discover details about the Flores man and the work of anthropologists. Learners are challenged to create their own stories that explain Flores man.
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Battle of Dysart O’Dea

For Students 5th - 8th
For this Battle of Dysart O'Dea worksheet, students read about the battle, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and more. Students complete 4 activities.