Carolina K-12
Writing Prompt: The Death Penalty
Is the death penalty unjust because it violates the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution, "cruel and unusual punishment"? Or is it just a form of permissible capital punishment? After weighing arguments for and against the...
Curated OER
States & Capitals 1-25
Young pupils test their geography skills by matching the 50 states to their correct state capitals. The states are listed in alphabetical order on the left, and a list of state capitals are presented in random order in a right-hand...
Carolina K-12
Writing Prompt: The Purpose of Punishment
When punishment is given in a society when a member breaks its rules, what is it meant to accomplish? After summarizing the significant categories of punishment (rehabilitation, restitution, incapacitation, deterrence, and retribution),...
Los Angeles Unified School District
Capitalism and Socialism
Capitalism, socialism, communism ... these may seem like a whole bunch of isms to your scholars. High schoolers won't confuse them after completing an informative resource. Your class masters how to use primary sources to critically...
Federal Reserve Bank
Ben Franklin: Highlighting the Printer
By studying Benjamin Franklin's work as a printer, your class will have a fantastic opportunity to learn about the economic concepts of entrepreneurship, human capital, and investment.
Curated OER
Writing Exercise: The Renaissance II
Here is a cross-curricular writing exercise with limited appeal as an engaging or interactive activity. A worksheet on the Renaissance that has learners responding to 3 simple prompts, each of which can easily lead into deeper research....
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Capitals of the World
In this geography worksheet, learners write the capitals of 20 countries. Countries include England, Portugal, Australia, and Canada.
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Capitals, Oceans, And Border States
Students investigate geography by completing games with classmates. In this United States of America activity, students examine a map of North America and identify the borders of Mexico and Canada as well as the Pacific and Atlantic....
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U.S. State Capitals Blackout Worksheet
In this U.S. state capitals worksheet, students read 15 state capitals along with a hint for which state they're in. Students must write the correct state name that matches each capital.
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The Death Sentence Remains A Question
Examine the results of recent opinion polls on where people stand on the issue of the death penalty. In groups, middle schoolers examine various cases dealing with this issue and discuss the judgments. They write their own argument for...
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The Red Scare
Students identify and interpret issues of Nativism and Protectionism in early 20th Century America. They analyze the roots of anti-immigrant movements in the Post-World War One United States. Finally, students identify and explore the...
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Capital for Cookies
Fourth graders find the meaning for capital, land, labor and enterprise and relate them to economics of a place. In this economics lesson, 4th graders form a company to make an agricultural product and look for the resources they will...
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USA States, Capitals, and Abbreviations
In this recognizing the fifty states worksheet, students read a list of the names of the states and complete a Double T Chart by filling in the capitals and abbreviations columns. Students write 100 answers.
Global Oneness Project
Exploring Cultural Sustainability
Small groups learn about a present-day nomadic culture in Mongolia and the threats to its existence by exploring a photo essay. The resource includes thoughtful discussion and writing prompts about cultural sustainability, the...
Curated OER
Using Effective, Evocative Writing as a Model
Students study an author's style to strengthen their own writing. They read an author's account of the resiliency of the Malian people and about their culture. They examine her focus on Malian women.
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United States Map- State Capitals
Students explore map skills. For this state capital lesson, students view a United States Political Map and identify and use post-it notes to label the state capitals.
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Word Search Match: Capitals of Countries
In this capitals of countries instructional activity, students write the matching clue number by each capital and then locate and circle/highlight each of the thirty-six capitals in a word search puzzle.
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Write in the Correct States
In this states worksheet, students fill out a crossword puzzle as they figure out the capitals to fifty states found in the United States of America.
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United States Map- State Capitals
Students explore the state capitals. In this geography instructional activity, students use a political map to identify the state capitals and place post-it notes on various capitals.
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European Capital of Culture
Students investigate the meaning of culture. In this European capital instructional activity, students define the meaning of 'culture'. Students construct a poster that features their city as a cultural center.
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Capitalism and Communism: What's the Difference?
Learners discover the differences between capitalism and communism. They participate in a simulation activity in which they examine Marx's philosphy of communism. They also examine Zapatista communities.
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Geography: US States and Capitals Pictures/Words #2
In this geography worksheet, 3rd graders trace sentences about the capital cities of 5 states. They write sentences about capitals including Hartford, Denver, and Dover.
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United States Capital Cities
In this identifying the United States Capital cities worksheet, students use a United States map and a list of state abbreviations to write each state' s and the District of Columbia's capital city. Students write 51 answers.
Smithsonian Institution
POWs
Why did Vietnam POWs and their families receive more media attention than POWs in previous wars? To answer this question, class members view artifacts, read articles, and engage in class discussion. Individuals then assume the voice of...