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Symbols of the United States Alphabetical Order
In this American symbols worksheet, students read 16 vocabulary words that pertain to the United States. Students alphabetize the words.
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South Dakota Challenge
In this South Dakota learning exercise, students read 10 clues to facts about the history of South Dakota. From four choices, students pick the word or phrase that best answers the clue.
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Historic Takes
Students examine photographs of memorials for veterans. They identify who is being honored and why. They research one hero they find interesting and create a memorial for them. They share their hero with the class.
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Heroes and Heroines in Science: Dispelling the Stereotype
students think of scientists as heroes and heroines by dispelling the stereotypes of persons in scientific careers. They work in cooperative groups to research the life and works of a scientist and (through the use of the library and the...
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After 15 years, Air Force gets memorial over capital
Students examine the meaning of a new air force memorial. In this reading comprehension lesson plan students read an article, students discuss and brainstorm abstract concepts such as sacrifice, past, present and future. They will also...
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Valuable Veterans
Students select one female veteran and research her background and contribution to the military. They explore the relationship between women and the military and how it has evolved since the Revolutionary War.
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Who's Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk?
Learners discover the characteristics that make a hero or heroine. They also look at how society recognizes its heroes and how the nation represents its values and beliefs by researching heroes from the past and present.