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Constitutional Change During the Progressive Era

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the passage of the 16th through 19th amendments during the Progressive Era around the turn of the century. Using research skills, they write papers and create portfolios supporting and opposing the adoption of each...
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Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze historic rulings that played roles in the Civil Rights Movement. In this civil right lesson plan, students research Internet and print sources regarding Plessy v. Ferguson, Sipuel v. Board of Regents of the...
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Dear Mrs. Parks Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students read and respond to the book, Dear Mrs. Parks. In this African-American literature lesson, students read the text and examine several vocabulary words from the text. Students answer 11 discussion questions and participate in...
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Veterans Day

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Veterans Day reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage detailing the history of Veterans Day. Students answer 7 questions.
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Turmoils of The 1960's and 70's.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in the study of the social problems associated with the 1960's and 1970's. They explain how the government made attempts to solve the problem and evaluate the success. This is done through the writing of an essay using...
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Flowers Galore

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create original works of art using their knowledge of Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork, flowers, pencils, crayons, and pastels in this K-6 Art lesson. The lesson includes Georgia O'Keeffe resource links and a recommended reading list.
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Eleanor Everywhere

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read a biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. Using the text, they identify and discuss what she did to make a difference in the world. They discover what one person can do to help change the world.
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Lewis Hine

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define the term Industrialization. They use specific examples, discuss why and how industrialization grew during the early twentieth century in America. Students evaluate the contributions of technological advances, geography...
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The Clinton Administration (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 14 matching questions regarding the presidency of Bill Clinton. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Vietnam War Gallery Worksheet

For Students 10th
In this World History worksheet, 10th graders examine various photos during a gallery walk.  Students write answers to the questions. 
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Constructing Things

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners analyze the history and art in the Constructivism movement. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze and consider the material types in the art form. Learners complete image based discussion. Students work in groups using...
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U.S. Voting Amendments: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 13 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate voting Amendment answers.
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The Voter

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the constitutional amendments and major federal laws that have shaped suffrage in the United States.
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Factory Conditions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to factory conditions and the rise of labor unions. A short answer question is included as...
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The future of Affirmative Action

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the term Affirmative Action.  For this US History lesson, 11th graders create a presentation that will determine the future of federal affirmative action programs.  Students write a speech that will be...
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A Long Way from Home: A Hands-on Geography Lesson about World War II

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students build World War II directional signs. In this World War II lesson, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the war. Students...
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Martha Goes To War!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate how women went to war and the contributions that they have made in history. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create a class presentation and answer some...
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The Roarding 20's

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders are introduced to the social, economic and political developments of the 1920s. Using historical developments that are part of the indicator, they create a three-dimensional graphic organizer.
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Civil Rights Heroes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the actions of people involved in the Civil Rights Movement. They explore the reasons for the movement and its successes and failures, and explain the sacrifices made by those who participated in the movement.
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Chicana Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research various events relating to the Chicana rights movement in order to analyze the Chicana Caucus Resolutions passed in 1973.
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Madeleine Albright: First Lady of State

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore how Madeleine Albright made history by becoming the first female American secretary of state. This tough, talented and determined woman has had an unusual life that has well prepared her for her job.
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Tolerance: Gender Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore why some professions have been gender-dominant in the past. In this lesson plan, students identify some professions that have typically had one specific gender employed in the past, then research that job to see...
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How Things Fly

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students observe photographs of selected twentieth-century aircraft at the National Air and Space Museum and note differences in the design of aircraft wings, fuselages, and engines.
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How Things Fly

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students, by drawing on their own experiences, discuss and examine the basic physics of flight. They participate in a variety of activities regarding flight.