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Emancipation Proclamation

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners examine the Emancipation Proclamation. In this Emancipation Proclamation lesson, students examine the document and respond to 6 questions regarding it.
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Foreign Policy: Containment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine opinions regarding the American policy of containment. In this Cold War instructional activity, students read articles by George F. Kennan and Walter Lippmann. Students compare the perspectives of the 2 men on U.S....
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Actively Organizing Passive Resistance

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore organizing to resist oppressive authority without the use of violence.  In this philosophy lesson, students research Gandhi's approach to organizing people around a positive cause without the need to be aggressive or...
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Vietnam War Gallery Worksheet

For Students 10th
For this World History worksheet, 10th graders examine various photos during a gallery walk.  Students write answers to the questions. 
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The Creation of South Africa

For Students 7th - 9th
In this African culture learning exercise, students read a selection about the creation of South Africa and then create a time line and respond to 4 short answer questions. 
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Atlatl (Native Americans)

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students discover what an atlatl is and how to use it. In this Native American lesson plan, students discuss the history of the Native American atlatl and practice throwing with it. Students will analyze the effects of the atlatl in...
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Olympic Training Center

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students decide on an activity like running, swimming or skating for a performance analysis. They have friends or family members videotape them as they exercise, then review the video to see how they can improve their performance.
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Exploring Levers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the parts of a lever system and their functions.  In this simple machines lesson students study the different classes of levers and what they are used for. 
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Mechanics Aren't Just for Cars

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the correct mechanics of throwing. They work in peer groups to demonstrate proper throwing form and critique each other's performance.
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Investigation 3 - Weighty MistakesStudents

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate levers and the concept of work.
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Peacekeepers in Haiti

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students facilitate a list of peacekeepers heading to Haiti. Students answer the question What is the UN? Students introduced to the concept of conflict. Students relate peacekeeping to the 20th century and even in their own backyards.
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New Breed of Robots Takes War To the Next Level

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study an article and answer questions.  In this exploring robots lesson students read an article on military robots and answer questions. 
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Memorandum of a Conference with President Eisenhower after Sputnik

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners use the National Archives to research how the United States and the Soviet Union south to maintain its supremacy after World War II.
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Durga's Victory: Envisioning Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a selection about the Hindu deity, Durga. They analyze an image of her and discuss what it means to be "powerful."
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Japanese Folktales: Animals and Demons

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students compare and contrast the stories from different cultures by studying the folktales of Japan and their use of animals and antagonist characters. Any activity in this lesson can be used as a separate lesson.
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Movement of Fronts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use a demonstration in order to learn abou the movement of weather fronts.
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Heritage: What Would YOU Take?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders classify goods based on their value and decide what they would take with them if they were resettling to a new land. They write an essay defending their choices.
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The Birth of an American Hero: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow???s ???Paul Revere???s Ride???

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the heroic archetype and apply it to the history of Paul Revere's Ride and to Longfellow's poem, "Paul Revere's Ride." They identify heroic qualities, discuss archetypes, read and discuss Joseph Campbell's "Stages of the...
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Our Solar System-- Fact File

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this space science worksheet, students read facts about the solar system. Students look at the diagram showing the position of the planets. Pluto is included as a planet here.
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U. S. History Worksheet, #71

For Students 5th - 8th
For this Civil War worksheet, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Civil War. A short answer question is posed to students as well.
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Breaking News English: A Million Flee Pakistan-Taliban Fighting

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "A Million Flee Pakistan-Taliban Fighting," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Chechen Rebels Attack Russian City

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Chechen Rebels Attack Russian City," 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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