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Settlement Patterns of the United States

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine the conditions that affected the way people settled in the United States. Using maps, they examine the topography and climate of different locations and determine the factors that do and do not allow settlement to occur....
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A Look at the Population Density of the United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students acquire census information and create maps of the population density of the United States on different scales. They role play the roles of workers of a retail company and they use the population data to market to their customers.
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The United States During World War II

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders comprehend what social and economics effect World War II on the home front of The United States, specifically in Texas. They are asked to react to rationing or a World War. Students complete the "Home Front: the United...
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United States Symbols

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify symbols that represent the United States on a worksheet. In this United States symbols lesson plan, 1st graders identify 5 symbols on the sheet.
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Comparative Government: Japan & the United States

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students compare the governmental systems of Japan and the United States. As a class, they discuss the differences between the parliamentary system and the presidential system. Pupils read provided handouts about the duties of a a...
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Why Was the United States Filled With Self-Doubt at the End of the Carter Administration?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the events of the 1960s and 1970s using the internet. In groups, they draw their own political cartoons about one of the events. They also write a summary about how one specific event of their choosing gave the...
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Is Coming to the United States of America Good for the Immigrant?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Student discuss whether coming to the United States was good for certain groups of immigrants. Using the internet, they examine settlement patterns for immigrants over a period of time. In groups, they role play the role of a family...
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How Has the Constitution Shaped the Economic System in the United States?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the characteristics of market economies. In this United States economics lesson, students analyze the Constitution to understand how it contributes to the market economy established in the United States. Students...
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Manifest Destiny and the Commercial Conquest of the United States

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the role of commerce in the United States to help fulfill Manifest Destiny. They write commercials that could have been used by the Mexicans or Americans during the Mexican War.
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Families, holidays, and the United States

For Students 4th - 6th
In this families, holidays, and the United States worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to sentences about families, holidays, and the United States. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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United States All the Way

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create patriotic books about the United States and some of its special symbols.
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Worksheet #46 Questions - United States Congress

For Students 8th - 9th
In this United States Congress worksheet, students increase their knowledge about the United States Congress with ten fill in the blank questions.
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The Growth of the United States

For Students 4th - 8th
In this westward expansion worksheet, students fill out a graphic organizer of predictions and short answers of how land was acquired in the United States. Students do this for 6 land territories.
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Washington, D.C.: Capital of the United States

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Washington, D.C. worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to thirteen facts about the capital of the United States.
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United States Map - Lesson 7: Four Main Directions

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students locate the North and South Poles, and learn the definitions of the four directions by using a United States Map and a globe. In this directions lesson plan, students define north, south, east, and west on a map and a globe.
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Mapping the United States

For Students 5th - 8th
In this map of the United States activity, students label mountains, surrounding countries, oceans, and more. Students complete 12 tasks.
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The United States in 1790

For Students 5th - 12th
In this geography skills worksheet, students study the provided map of the United States in 1790 and then complete the provided quiz over the 17 states and territories.
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United States Map

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States outline map activity, students make note of the political divisions of 50 states of the nation. This map may be used in a variety of classroom activities.
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Close Reading of That Book Woman: How Did People Access Books in Rural Areas of the United States?

For Teachers 3rd Standards
For this ninth lesson plan in a larger beginning-of-the-year unit, close reading skills are used independently to find the gist of the story That Book Woman. Rereading for important details is the targeted skill to unlock a deeper...
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The Mexican-American Influence on the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the influences of the Hispanic groups from Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico. In groups, they research the history of Mexico and read excerpts from a book in Spanish to practice their vocabulary. To end the lesson, they...
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Find the States

For Students 6th - 8th
In this word search learning exercise, students find and circle the names of the 50 United States in the word search. All of the states are listed at the bottom of the learning exercise.
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1968: Year of Social Change and Turning Point in Vietnam and the United States

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the year 1968 in Vietnam and the United States. They work together to research events which they create a timeline. They also read primary source documents of veterans of the Vietnam War.
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Mapping America

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
While learning about the Louisiana Purchase, pupils practice map skills. This motivating lesson has them answer questions about the Louisiana Territory and the United States. It provides a quick and easy way review of skills and the...
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US Immigration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the history of immigration in the United States. Using primary source documents, they identify the areas of origin for people settling in Minnesota and describe the push and pull factors that brought them there. They...

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