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States and Capitols Match-Up
Fifth graders should have been introduced to the fifty states already before completing this activity. Different groups of students focus on different regions of the country and their capitols. They change regions throughout the activity.
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Hawaii: State History
In this Hawaii state history learning exercise, 4th graders read three pages of state history then complete 10 true and false questions.
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Introductions to Elections and Government
Eighth graders explore the process of election. In this elections and government instructional activity, 8th graders complete a K-W-L chart and research the Internet to complete a fact sheet and report on to their peers. This...
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Be a Scientist: A Kindergarten Unit
Students conduct observations using their five senses. In this science lesson, students describe different states of matter. They investigate the factors affecting mold growth.
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State Visual Report
In this state report worksheet, teachers choose a developmental appropriate report for young scholars to complete about a particular state. This worksheet has a template for Texas. Students research the state to tell it capital,...
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Name the States Worksheet 5
In this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Name the States Worksheet 4
In this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Name the States Worksheet 2
For this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Name the States Worksheet 1
In this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Find the States
In this state capitals worksheet, students write down the capital for each of the fifty states and then locate and circle/highlight each one in a word search puzzle.
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The Three States of Matter
This PowerPoint introduces the three states of matter. The slides clearly depict examples of the three states of matter, along with detailed definitions. There are a few interactive slides where students must guess the correct form of...
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Unit Conversion 2
In this unit conversion worksheet, students solve 10 problems using conversion factors to find their answers. They express their answers using scientific notation with the proper number of significant figures.
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A New Constitution….Your Turn!
It's the 1700s, and while returning home from the Constitutional Convention, pupils are propelled to 2777. The United States— emerging from a period of unrest and war—needs help developing a new constitution! Using the material from the...
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Basic U.S. Geography
Provide your 11th graders with a basic understanding of U.S. Geography. They label the state, regions, and boundaries found in the contiguous U.S. as well as Hawaii and Alaska. Then, they complete two Internet related activities.
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Washington Challenge
In this state facts activity, students read the statements about the state of Washington. Students find the correct answer for the 10 problems.
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Do We Still Need the Electoral College?
One of the most confusing aspects of any presidential election year is the role of the Electoral College. Learners read a bit about how the Electoral College works and then they hold a mock election in their classroom. They'll redraw a...
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Searching the States (or Provinces) Scavenger Hunt
Students examine information on a particular state or province. Groups of students use the internet to locate facts about an assigned state. They research information such as capital, state song, and major crops. students report their...
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The Brief American Pageant: Twenty-Three Political Paralysis in the Gilded Age
Detailing the Presidential elections of 1876, 1884, and 1892, this slideshow focuses on the final years of the 19th century in the United States. Additionally, slides include information on the changes in Southern plantations and growth...
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The Brief American Pageant: Drifting Toward Disunion
A series of maps take viewers through the Antebellum period in American history. Focusing on the elections of Buchanan and Lincoln, as well as the Southern opposition to secession, the slideshow would make a good companion to a lecture...
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Identifying Border States of the U.S.
In this identifying border states of the U.S. worksheet, 3rd graders visually identify then write the names of the states that border Canada and Mexico; page 1 is a lesson, page 2 is the worksheet.
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America 2000: Federal Round Table Discussion
Eighth graders examine the United States Constitution and identify the beliefs and values Americans follow today. In groups, they compare and contrast state's rights and federal rights and the issues affecting them. They debate the...
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Discovering Culture through Literature
Students read the story "The Last Seventeen Years". Using the story, they identify cultural clues about the country of Korea. In groups, they complete a Venn diagram comparing Korean and United States culture. They use the internet to...
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Containing Communism Abroad
Learn more about the policy of the United States to contain communism during the Cold War. The fifth installment of an eight-part series looks at primary and secondary materials about a challenging time in history. After analyzing the...
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The Role of the Executive Branch in Policy Making
Although the president of the United States does not have the power to pass laws, they can propose legislation, veto bills passed by Congress, and issue executive orders that bypass Congress. Six video clips show middle schoolers these...
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