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Celebrating 100 Years of Flight

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars practice reading comprehension, note taking and writing skills. For this literacy and writing lesson, students read about the invention of airplanes, women pilots and the space race before writing their own news article on...
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Census Detective

For Students 6th - 10th
In this census worksheet, students look at primary sources of census's from Westminster's history and answer short answer questions about them. Students look at 4 sources and answer 27 questions total.
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WWII Website

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research a topic related to World War II. They explore the causes and legacy of WWII, the European Theater of Operations, the Pacific Theater of Operations, Diversity in WWII, Women in WWII, and the Homefront. Students...
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How Far to Freedom?

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners research the life of William Parker to learn about the Underground Railroad. In this US history lesson, students research William Parker and the Underground Railroad. Learners research the Christiana Resistance and map routes of...
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Rock n' Rollin in the '50s

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the culture of the United States in the 1950's.  In this history activity, students research culture in the 1950's, with a focus on fashion, music, television, automobiles, etc., then work in groups to create...
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The Xmas Factor

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the mass marketing of Christmas. In this gift giving lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the history behind gift-giving, research marketing techniques, and consider giving alternative gifts.
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Mother's Day Lesson Plans

For Teachers K - 5th
Mother's Day lessons provide students a way to learn about art, music, and history.
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Amazing Americans

For Teachers 1st
First graders research amazing Americans during the first 100 years of American history. After a lecture/demo, 1st graders use a worksheet imbedded in this plan to write 2-4 sentences about 4 of the Americans presented in class.
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Veterans Day

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Veterans Day reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a passage detailing the history of Veterans Day. Students answer 7 questions.
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Criminal or Hero

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the origins of slavery.  In this US History activity, 5th graders create a map of the United States that shows where slavery existed.  Students examine the life of a Northern slave through the use of a...
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Let's Go Maya!

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students make an ancient Maya travel guide. In this ancient Maya activity, students use knowledge from previous lessons to design a travel guide. They include important information for a traveler who wants to visit an ancient Maya city....
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Analyzing the economic, political, social, and cultural transformation of the United States since World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine political issues in the United States between 1936 and 2000. In this American history lesson, 11th graders study the economy, education, government, civil rights, and sports of this time period. Students compare...
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Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Essex County

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the end of slavery and the hidden paths slaves used to travel.  For this U.S. history lesson, 5th graders examine the travel routes slaves used in Essex County known as the Underground Railroad....
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Country: Afghanistan

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research to discover the history, culture and religion of Afghanistan. They visit a student-created site that includes a quiz and word search.
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International Research Project and Feast

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research countries around the world. They develop and write a research paper that includes maps, photographs, and diagrams. They describe the culture, society, economy, religious beliefs, government structure, and history of...
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Juliet Opie Hopkins: Superintendent of Alabama's Hospitals in Virginia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify problems of supplying field hospitals during the Civil War. and the importance of specialized skills of volunteers. They evaluate the role of women in providing assistance during the Civil War and compare medical...

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