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WWII: The Pacific 1939-45 – Pearl Harbor

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Though December 7th, 1941 was a day "which would live in infamy," World War II had provided many infamous days, events, battles, and atrocities in the years before. So why were American forces so surprised when Japan attacked Pearl...
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The Age of Jackson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study the image of Andrew Jackson. In this presidential history lesson students investigate the political image that was groomed by Jackson as they examine advertisements. High schoolers compose essays regarding the topic.
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Where is Kansas?

For Teachers K
Students explore U.S. Geography by analyzing a map. In this state vs. country lesson, students utilize a U.S. map and locate the state of Kansas before researching the history and customs of the state. Students collaborate as a class to...
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Indian Removal to the Great American Desert

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine American policies to relocate Native Americans. For this Native American history lesson, 7th graders determine why Native Americans were relocated and investigate their response to the policies as they analyze...
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What Events Led to Lincoln's Assassination?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.  In this American history instructional activity, 4th graders conduct research, share their findings, and write a report about the events leading up to the death of...
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Benjamin Franklin and the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore U.S. history by completing a quiz about civics. In this Benjamin Franklin lesson, students read assigned text about Franklin's role in the development of the Constitution and the creation of a new society. Students...
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James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about James K. Polk. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise. 
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My Secret War: Lesson 8

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore American history by viewing videos on the Internet. In this Japanese internment lesson, 5th graders discuss the politics that took place between America and Japan during WWII and why it was necessary to incarcerate...
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Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Historical poetry is lyrical in form and rich with content. After examining the differences between the Northern and Southern states before and during the U.S. Civil War, learners complete a Venn diagram and create an illustration of the...
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Every-Day Edit: Alaska, the 49th State

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this editing activity, students read and edit a short passage entitled, "Alaska, the 49th State." Students look for 10 errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and/or grammar.
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Exploring the History of Oil

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the history of the oil industry. In this history of oil instructional activity, students reseach the history and current state of the oil industry. Students then determine whether they support...
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Philosophy of History

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 23 multiple choice questions about Hegel's Philosophy of History. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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The History of Sexuality: An Introduction, Volume 1 by Michel Foucault

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive psychology worksheet, students respond to 24 multiple choice questions about Foucault's The History of Sexuality: An Introduction. Students submit their answers to be scored.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz learning exercise, students respond to 52 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Andrew Jackson

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about Andrew Jackson. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive activity. 
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Andrew Jackson

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 49 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Andrew Jackson. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Thomas Jefferson

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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John Adams

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 49 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of John Adams. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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John F. Kennedy

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about John F. Kennedy. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Abraham Lincoln

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about Abraham Lincoln. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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James Monroe

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of James Monroe. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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James K. Polk

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz instructional activity, students respond to 48 multiple choice questions about James K. Polk. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Theodore Roosevelt. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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George Washington

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz instructional activity, high schoolers respond to 50 multiple choice questions about George Washington. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

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