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\nA State of Convenience: The Creation of West Virginia\n

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\nEver wondered why there is a West Virginia but not an East Virginia? The resource answers questions like this one and more as it takes an in-depth and detailed look at the history of West Virginia and how it became a state. Several...\n
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\nAcademy of American Poets\n
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\nTeach This Poem: \"Maps\" by Yesenia Montilla\n

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\nAfter examining a physical map of the world, learners conduct a close reading of Yesenia Montilla's poem \"Maps.\" They note the interesting words and phrases, the way the poem is structured, and list questions they might have. After...\n
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\nUnited States Colored Troops\n

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\nThe debate over slavery contributed to the Civil War, but it didn't stop African Americans from joining the military. Academics complete a series of worksheets, read original letters, and analyze a photo of an African American soldier to...\n
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\nMystery State #43\n

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\nHow much does your class know about the states in the union? Could they determine the name of a state from given clues? Here, pupils consider each of the five clues to name mystery state number 43. Note: There are two handouts on one...\n
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\nThe Lincoln-Douglas Debates — Springboard to the White House\n

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\nThe Lincoln-Douglas Debates saw two primary political candidates debating seven different times about one of the most important social movements in United States history. Middle and high schoolers read an article that describes the...\n
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\nWhat They Left Behind: Early Multi-National Influences in the United States\n

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\nStudents research the impact of European voyages of discovery and colonial influence on different aspects of American culture. They access a number of online sources and reference maps to trace the influences of England, France, Holland,...\n
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\nJourney Across the USA with Oliver K. Woodman\n

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\nChallenge your class with this lesson focusing on the fifty states. Learners use ArcMap to show the route the main character in the story Journey of Oliver K. Woodman took across the United States. Then, they write journal...\n
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\nState Notebooking Pages\n

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\nWhen learning about US geography, it can hard to remember facts about 50 different states. Help your young scholars organize all of this information with a collection of easy-to-use note-taking guides.\n
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\nRed Record of Lynching Map Analysis\n

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\nLong before the civil rights movement, leaders were working to secure equal rights. An informative activity explains the 1922 anti-lynching campaign with a map. Scholars analyze the map, complete a worksheet, and participate in group...\n
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\nFranklin: Animated Battle Map\n

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\nThough not as well known as other battles of the Civil War, the Battle of Franklin resulted in substantial Union gains and enormous Confederate casualties. Learn more about an important battle of 1864 with an animated map video.\n
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\nMystery State #32\n

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\nThere is no better way to start a lesson, than with a good problem-solving activity. Give your class the chance to see if they can use each of the five clues to determine the name of mystery state number 32. Hint: It's the eastern most...\n
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\nMystery State # 39\n

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\nWhich state will be the answer to the five clues today? After considering each clue, learners will name the mystery state. If your class can determine which state was home to Chief Sitting Bull, they'll be able to answer South Dakota. \n
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\nUS History and Government Examination: August 2017\n

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\nDeveloping a test that uses primary sources to assess class members knowledge of the history of the United States is no easy task! Save yourself the time and stress and use a final exam that includes essay, multiple choice, and short...\n
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\nUnited States Identifier\n

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\nFifth graders examine and research a major region of the Unites States in groups of four. In addition, they locate the states, capitals, mammals and two bodies of water or mountain ranges found within their region. After the research,...\n
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\nWay to Go! Create a Road Map Game\n

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\nStudents create a travel game of one of the United States. They research a state of their choice and create a travel game using a common road map. They interpret map symbols as they calculate map mileage for their games. They create...\n
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\nPuerto Rico: The 51st State?\n

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\nStudents research the history of Puerto Rico, its culture, and geography. In this Puerto Rico lesson, students find Puerto Rico on a map and find specific regions or cities. Students discuss Puerto Rico's statehood and listen to salsa...\n
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\nA State By Any Other Name\n

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\nLearning about the fifty states can be motivating. After listening to books, pupils discuss and learn about the nicknames of various states. This is an interesting way to review the locations and characteristics of the states.\n
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\nThe Great State!\n

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\nThe creation of state home pages is the focus of this lesson. Learners research one of15 states for which special State Quarters have been released, and create a home page for that state. They also perform Internet research and utilize...\n
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\nState Your Business\n

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\nSecond graders conduct research on a selected state in the United States. They read a book and write down interesting facts, conduct Internet research, and create a brochure using Microsoft Office Publisher.\n
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\nUnited States Map - Lesson 11\n

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\nStudents explore lakes of the United States. For this geography lesson, students identify noteworthy lakes on a map of the United States.\n
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\nArkansas is Our State: Differentiating Between a State and a Country\n

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\nAn ambitious geography lesson is geared toward kindergartners. They discover what the differences are between states and countries. They look at maps of Arkansas, and learn what the shapes and lines mean. Additionally, they create a...\n
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\nMapmaker, Make Me a Map!\n

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\nHere is a well-designed, very thorough lesson plan on mapping for very young children. Within the six-page plan, you will find everything you need to implement the lesson. They will identify various landforms found in Colorado on a map,...\n
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\nRefugees From Vietnam and Cambodia\n

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\nThe United States may have pulled its troops from the Vietnam War in 1973, but the conflict was far from over for the citizens living in Asia at the time. An informative resource lets learners know about the wave of over 220,000...\n
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\nRefugees from the Caribbean: Cuban and Haitian “Boat People”\n

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\nShould refugees fleeing poverty be allowed the same entrance into the United States as those fleeing persecution? High schoolers read about US foreign policy in the late 20th century regarding refugees from Cuba and Haiti, and engage in...\n
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