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The Election of 2008: Primaries and Caucuses

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the American presidential election process. In this presidential election lesson, students discover details regarding the campaigns of McCain and Obama in the 2008 election. Students create timelines that feature the...
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Comparisons And You

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine the structure and language of sentences that are used for making comparisons. They drill through a series of sentences for a model and practice. Then students write sentences that make comparisons after brainstorming the...
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How did Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson affect the Civil Rights Movement?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson then utilize their findings to determine what each of the three Presidents contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.  In this U.S. History lesson, students work in small groups to create...
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Law in the Future

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students develop a legal system. In this justice system lesson, students examine case law in the Untied States and draw on that experience to create a legal system for a "moon colony" which integrates the legal systems on Earth.
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SAT Sentence Completion Practice Test 08

For Students 10th - 12th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students choose the answer that best completes the sentence.  Students have 10 minutes to complete 12 questions in this SAT practice worksheet.
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The War of 1812 (1809-1815)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the War of 1812. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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The Father of History Looks at Egypt

For Students 7th - 10th
In this ancient Egypt worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the civilization and examine a map of the region. Students outline the information that they read. 
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Reflections About Diversity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss conflicts that arise from problems with diversity issues, and hypothesize what is needed to bring about successful resolutions to these problems. They write a newspaper editorial about how conflicts can be successfully...
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Lorna Doone

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine life in the early 17th century by viewing a film called "Lorna Donne". They identify the politcal scene at the time while noting the major characters. They practice using new vocabulary as well.
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Breaking News English: Pregnant Briton Faces Death Penalty

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Pregnant Briton Faces Death Penalty," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.