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Ways to Reinforce Learning with Meaningful Activities

For Teachers 5th - 9th
There are many ways to reinforce learning with student-designed or creative assignments.
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Doing Things the Wright Way

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate 20th century inventions in order to examine how inventions reflect the historical events during which they were developed an
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Explosive Knowledge

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine China's suspected theft of American nuclear secrets, as a springboard for the creation of a research-based, multi-tiered timeline that traces the development, regulation, and use of nuclear weapons from the 1940's to today.
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Kabul's Troubles

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the many political changes that Afghanistan has endured over the past century in order to better assess the impact of the recent fleeing of the Taliban from the capital of Kabul.
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International Custody Battle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the relationship between the United States and Cuba by identifying key players and events in Cuban/U.S. history. They also focus on a battle waged between Cuban-Americans in Miami and a father in Cuba over the custody...
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Built to Last

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore architectural elements of ancient buildings. In groups, they research famous structures. Students write an opinion paper examining the debate over whether or not ancient monuments should be maintained or rebuilt after a...
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Civilizations of the Ancient Near East

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate ancient civilizations by creating a research project.  In this world history lesson, 6th graders investigate historic civilizations developed close to important rivers of the near East.  Students...
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Prisoners in Another War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the Geneva Convention. In this world history lesson, students investigate primary sources that prompt them to consider the evolution of the Geneva Convention.
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Dino History

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create a timeline of the times dinosaurs lived.  In this  dinosaur timeline lesson plan, students research the various periods when dinosaurs lived. Students work in groups to research the dinosaurs of a specific time...
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Relative Aging Study Guide

For Students 8th - 10th
In this relative aging worksheet, students define relative time and absolute time and define the laws and "rules" related to studying the age of fossils and rocks.
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Relative Aging Study Guide

For Students 8th - 9th
In this relative age worksheet, students define relative time and absolute time and define the laws and rules of determining the age of rocks and fossils.
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A Step Back in Time

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the Civil War, discuss the life and policy decisions of Abraham Lincoln and the concepts/issues that developed to create North vs. South. This lesson is meant to be used before visiting Ford's Theatre.
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Statehouse: Fact or Fiction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine whether or not statements about the Ohio statehouse are true or false. They examine the stories behind the myths about it. including one about the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.
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Early Champlain Valley History

For Teachers 9th
Class members use primary sources to craft an essay about early Champlain Valley History. I would use this as a homework assignment.
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Social Studies: Czech Republic Nature Journals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create nature journals of imaginary trips to the Czech Republic. Included in their reports are information and descriptions of the landscape, climate, animals, plants, and elements to create a realistic impression. From the...
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Ancient Roman Monuments and Timeline

For Teachers 6th
While a terrific idea, this lesson in which learners create a timeline showing the date that a variety of buildings and monuments were built in Ancient Rome, requires resources teachers may not have. It requires the use of a Smartboard,...
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Timeline of Technology

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars choose an aspect of Astronomy to research. In this instructional activity on technology, students  make a timeline of notable events in the development of astronomy and aerospace technology.
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Talking About the Past

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders practice using the simple past and the present perfect. They use a timeline and practice using them. They fill out a worksheet and review it as a class.
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman: Novel Guides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create a timeline listing major historical events of the years 1860-1960. They discuss concepts central to the novel, such as freedom, self-respect, courage, and responsibility.
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Muslims in Canada Today

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Muslim presence in Canada to develop an understanding of the diversity within the Muslim faith community and the contributions Muslims make to society.
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Health Care Crisis Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together to develop a timeline showing the history of the health cary system. They examine why so many Americans do not have health insurance. They create their own solutions to this problem.
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The Time is Right

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the timeline of life on Earth. They learn about the progression of prokaryotes to single celled eukaryotes and the development of increasingly complex multicellular organisms.
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The Time of Man

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars demonstrate visually Mankind's relative place on the earth's timeline. They familiarize themselves with the use of the metric system in measuring and producting a timeline.
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The Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize and recreate the political boundaries and physical features of the nation of Slovakia. They create topographic maps of Slovakia. The maps should include labeled line drawings of bordering countries. Slovakia should be...

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