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Feudalism

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...
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Social Activism In The United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore justice issues. In this social activism lesson, students watch "Social Activism in the United States," and then locate newspaper articles from the 1960's and 1970's about events during the era.
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The History of Rock and Roll: Part 1 - Rock and Roll Explodes Music Reflects The Times

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine technological advancements in music and broadcast over the decades.
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Civil Rights Memorial

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the Civil Rights Movement and the key events that ended segregation in the United States.
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First Amendment: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to the First Amendment.
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Oliver Cromwell: Hero or Villain?

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Oliver Cromwell activity, students read 10 facts about Cromwell and label each "hero" or "villain" depending on which each given fact supports.
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Turbulent Times of the Sixties

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore 1960's America. In this American history lesson, students read about and research 1960's political and entertainment figures, social activism, the Civil Rights Movement, and environmentalism as they complete writing and...
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African-American Civil Rights in the U.S.

For Students 9th - 12th
In this African American history learning exercise, students respond to 39 identification questions that require them to define or list the significance behind 39 events and people associated with the American Civil Rights Movement.
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The First Earth Day

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Earth Day worksheet, students read about the history of the first Earth Day and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 8 questions total.
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Discussion Guide: Grades 9-12

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover that wars and human rights abuses are going on around the world every day. They discuss how the media decide what should be covered and what should not?
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Holidays--Martin Luther King Day

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this Martin Luther King Day worksheet, young scholars answer ten questions associated with Martin Luther King and his special day.
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Change: Just a Matter of Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the Declaration of Independence and primary sources to explain civil rights. Then, students write a Declaration of Change to express the grievances of African Americans, and their desire to participate fully in the...
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Songs of Unrest - Lesson 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify popular songs from 1968 and make connections with the year's current events. They pretend that they are producing a new CD. The CD includes four songs that comment on today's social issues. They write the liner notes.
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Ireland-Home Rule

For Students 5th - 6th
In this worksheet on home rule in Ireland, students read about William Gladstone, the church and land. A link to additional activities is present.
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Breaking News English: Campaign Against Poverty Begins

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Brother Outsider

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view the film "Brother Outsider" and read an article by Bayard Rustin as springboards to discuss the concept of civil rights in the United States. They follow a discussion guide.
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VH1 Legends Sam Cooke Lesson 2

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the reasons and controversy regarding Sam Cooke's transition from gospel to pop.
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Charles' Mistakes: Civil War Trigger Events

For Students 5th - 6th
In this English Civil War activity, learners read about the trigger events for the Civil War and Charles 1's mistakes. Students complete 4 activities for the activity.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Day Alphabetical Order

For Students 5th - 6th
In this alphabetical order activity, students read the words associated with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and then alphabetize the words on the blanks.
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Slang Quiz: Mixed 4

For Students 6th - 7th
In this slang worksheet, learners identify the slang word and then select the best answer to complete the given sentence that helps define the word. There are 10 exercises like this for students to complete.
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Breaking News English: Malaysia Crackdown on Ethnic Indians

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Malaysia Crackdown on Ethnic Indians," 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.
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Breaking News English: Iran to Replace 40 Ambassadors

For Students 4th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Iran to Replace 40 Ambassadors," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Campaign Against Poverty Begins

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Turmoil in Thailand: The Battle of Bangkok

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the battle of Bangkok. In this Conflict in Thailand lesson, 10th graders read an article about the causes and effects of the Battle of Bangkok. Students participate in a debate about whether or not to visit the city...