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Students take a stand on a hypothesis for U.S. entry into World War I, supported by specific evidence. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students view the video "Jefferson's Blood" and complete a series of activities, dealing with both Thomas Jeffereson's public and private life, in order to better explain Jefferson as a man and politician. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students investigate the Louisiana Purchase by reviewing the ABC's of the purchase. Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by information pertaining to the event. They participate in a variety of activities to reinforce the concepts introdu Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the First U.S. Industrial Revolution. They identify positive and negative effects of early industrialization, read first-hand accounts, role-play and interview individuals, and participate in a debate. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine developments during John Hanson's term as the first full-term 'President of the U.S. in Congress Assembled.' They explore various websites, read and discuss primary source documents, and complete a chart comparing Washington and Hanson. Full Review »
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- 5th - 10th
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Students explore Women's History by visiting National Women's History Museum web site, examine women's quest for equality in sports in 1970s, and construct Powerpoint slide that incorporates at least one image to share with classmates. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students identify and evaluate the various influences that shape U.S. foreign policy and our government's dealings with the rest of the world. In small groups, students deconstruct foreign policy in relation to the United States' self interest in world affairs. Findings are presented with an analysis of foreign policy in a selected region. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explain the purposes of the U.S. Constitution as identified in the Preamble to the Constitution. They identify fundamental values and principles as they are expressed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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After receiving their own coin, students do research and prepare to become an expert on that coin by taking notes and summarizing the main points about the coin. Students write his or her findings in a report and also include a sketch of the coin. Students then create a time line to go along with the report. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and analyze the founding documents of the United States. They read and discuss the article "Understanding the Meanings and Purposes of Our National Documents" by Richard J. Gonzalez, complete a KWL chart, and create a timeline of historical events in the U.S. and the development of significant documents. Full Review »

