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Take a Memo - Primary Documents: African American Soldiers on the Homefront

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the discrimination experienced by black servicemen during World War II. They read and analyze an official memo written in 1943, complete worksheet questions, and participate in a class discussion.
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Explosives

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils assume the role of police detectives and investigate chemical agents used to make explosives and suspected terrorists based on information provided. Students have a list of questions to lead their investigation and must produce...
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Writing: A Friendly Letter

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners practice writing career oriented letters and filling out job applications. As a class, they review the proper ways to make citations and identify the difference between the various types of letter formats. They use peer editing...
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8th Grade Words To Know

For Students 8th
In this literacy worksheet, 8th graders find the vocabulary terms recommended for 8th grade and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Really Useful List of 100 Plural Nouns in English

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts worksheet, students analyze a list of 100 nouns which do not follow the usual rule of adding an -s to make a plural. Students fill in the blanks of the chart and make irregular plurals. Example: tooth (teeth).
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Using Primary Sources in the Classroom: Slavery Unit Lesson 1: Slave Code of 1833

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of slavery. In this primary research lesson, students read the Alabama Slave Code of 1833 and discuss its implications. High schoolers also examine emancipation-related documents and respond to...
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100 Irregular Plural Nouns in English

For Students 6th - 8th
In this irregular plural nouns learning exercise, students fill in the blanks in this irregular plural noun chart. Students also add their own examples of irregular plural nouns that are not listed on the chart.
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Really Useful List of 100 Irregular Plural Nouns in English

For Students 5th - 8th
In this irregular plural nouns instructional activity, learners study the list of 100 common irregular plural nouns. Students also add their own examples of irregular plural nouns that are not listed on the chart.
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Worksheet for Analysis of a Written Document

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners respond to 16 short answer questions that require them to analyze the provided historical document.
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War Aims Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read excerpts of 2 American diplomatic memos written in the 1930's to Germany and Japan. Then students respond to 2 short answer questions. 
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Investigating the Cuban Perspective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine different perspectives on the events during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Using the internet, they research the Cuban perspective on the issue and discover the need for empathy in a situation like this. They use primary...
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Slaver Code of 1833

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Africane, the first slave ship to bring slaves to the area, entered the port of Mobile in 1721. In 1724 the French Code Noir was extended into the Mobile area and provided the basic laws and conditions of slavery....
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Atomic Bomb-Truman Press Release-August 6, 1945

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars read a copy of Truman's press release regarding the atomic bomb. They answer a series of factual questions regarding the press release. They discuss the press release and then follow up with answering more in depth...
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The Marshall Plan And The Reconstruction Of Europe

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate various aspects that are associated with the history of Maryland. They look at the establishment of America as becoming a superpower. They conduct research using the text provided. The students gather the...
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8th Grade Words To Know 2

For Students 8th
In this literacy worksheet, 8th graders find the words that are related to the acquisition of new vocabulary and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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8th grade words to know #3

For Students 8th
In this literacy worksheet, 8th graders find the words that are related to the acquisition of new vocabulary and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.