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National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Local Heroes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
The cover of The New Yorker magazine sparks a conversation about September 11th and the invaluable sacrifices the first responders made to rescue those in danger. Scholars discuss their observations, thoughts, and feelings then take pen...
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C3 Teachers

Anna - One Woman’s Quest for Freedom: What Did Freedom Mean for Anna?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The 2018 film Anna, One Woman's Quest for Freedom in Early Washington, D.C., offers high schoolers an opportunity to examine the sacrifices one woman endured to gain her freedom from slavery.
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Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

Harry S. Truman And Korea

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Engage the class in researching oral histories and historical revision, in order to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the sacrifices made by Americans in the Korean War. The inquiry process is scheduled to take one week....
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Volunteering From Camp

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the imprisonment of Americans during WWII. In this American History lesson, 11th graders participate in webquest. Students analyze various resources on the internet and discuss self sacrifice and their own...
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All Quiet on the Western Front Theme of Sacrifice

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in All Quiet on the Western Front. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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World History Worksheet #8

For Students 5th - 8th
What customs did the Ancient Aztecs practice? In this world history activity, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Aztec culture. A short answer question at the...
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Common Good in Aztec Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the Aztec religion and its symbols. In this Aztec religion instructional activity, students develop understanding of why the Aztecs gave sacrifices. Middle schoolers write an essay looking at the Aztec...
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Marching For Freedom

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students appreciate the sacrifices that people from across the country made to ensure that all citizens could exercise their constitutional right to vote. They access excellent websites and documents imbedded in this plan to guide their...
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National First Ladies' Library

Mining Disasters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the risks and sacrifices miners have made in order for all of us to have the use of precious metals. They explore the "Miners Museum" website and read the article on uses of coal. They brainstorm a list of what would be...
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Mile in My Moccasins

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students recognize the value of giving to the community by looking at examples of sacrifices and traditions of Native Americans. For this Native American lesson, students given examples of philanthropic deeds of Native American people....
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Civil Rights and Casualties of Wartime

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Do your historians fully grasp the consequences of being at war? Help them connect past with present through this group research activity, which has students analysing repercussions suffered by citizens of countries in conflict. Students...
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D-Day: June 6, 1944

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the preparations for the invasion of France on June 6, 1944. After viewing a clip from "The War", they identify the demands and concerns of all military leaders for this invasion. They use maps to examine the...
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Fair Responses to Unfair Acts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students understand the sacrifices and problems in undoing an unfair situation. In this unfairness lesson, students discuss the reasons for the Montgomery Boycott and discuss worksheet and feelings about dealing with unfair situations.
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To Move or Not to Move? Decision Making and Sacrifice

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the motivations that prompted people to move westward during the 19th century. They take on the role of an average citizen and weigh the costs and benefits of making such a move and decide if they would have participated...
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Common Good in Aztec Culture Lesson 2: Aztec Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine human sacrifice and read about Aztec gods and religious practices. They study Aztec sacrifice while looking at opportunity costs of doing things for the common good.
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Bible: Mayan Gods

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover beliefs and practices of the Mayans.  In this Mayan gods lesson, students discuss "The World Tree" of the Mayans, the three layers of the tree, and their meanings.  Students discover the manner and purpose of the Mayan...
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Aztec Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research the Aztec culture in Mexico. They focus on their religious practices. They write a goal to personally sacrifice something. They also write about the costs and benefits of a sacrifice.
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Crossing the Oregon Trail

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students become familiar with the sacrifices that the migrants endured crossing the plains to the west. They experience some of the problem solving that the pioneers faced and pay the natural consequences of their choices.
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World War II: America on the Home Front

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders gain a sense of historical time and historical perspective as they study the massive campaign that the U.S. government launched to convince Americans to conserve, participate, and sacrifice. They study cencorship, and...
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How far have we come in the "Freedom Struggle"?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders assess an appreciation for the sacrifices made to achieve fundamental rights in our society. They analyze how far we've come to explore what more needs to be done in the "Freedom Struggle." Each student completes a...
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National First Ladies' Library

What Does It Mean to Give Your Time?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and consider what it means to sacrifice time and effort in helping others. Then they decide areas where their help may be needed, and pursue this area in the local community. Students also search the World Wide Web to...
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November 11th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on the meaning of Veteran's Day as they write about why it is important to appreciate the great sacrifices made by the men and women who have defended America.
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The Great War Was Not Great Enough To End All Wars

For Teachers 10th
Students examine the causes and military actions of World War I.  In this World History lesson, students study the sacrifices made by Americans and Europeans.  Students read and analyze primary sources related to World War I.  
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Americans on the Homefront Helped Win World War I

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Saving sugar, growing crops, and not eating meat sound like small things, but they were a huge part of the home front effort during World War I. Photographic evidence of civilian struggles during the war, along with a matching game,...

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