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Organizer
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State Factsheet for . . .

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this graphic organizer about a State activity, students research and record specific information about one state. Students write 10 answers.
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Worksheet
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Election Day Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this recognizing vocabulary in context worksheet, learners use the word bank of words about election day to fill in the blanks and complete the sentences. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Worksheet
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South American Flags

For Students 5th - 6th
In this identifying flags from the countries in South America instructional activity, students write the names of the countries under their flags. Students answer 15 questions.
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Lesson Plan
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Send Lincoln a Letter

For Teachers K - 4th
Students discover the postal service through a letter writing activity.  In this U.S. Government lesson, students read the book Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers, and discover the life history of President Abraham Lincoln.  Students write a letter...
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Lesson Plan
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Peace Calendar

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Students discover ways to make the world a peaceful place.  In this humanity lesson, students read the book Peace Begins with You by Katerine Sholes, then discuss how they can have a peaceful impact on their society.  Students mark off...
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Interactive
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West Virginia

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this online/interactive activity of facts about the state West Virginia, students choose multiple choice answers and then check their answers. Students answer 10 questions. 
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Lesson Plan
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Through Many Lenses: How are Countries Depicted By the Media

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars read various sources about a country to understand viewpoints about that country.  In this country instructional activity, students recognize that different sources portray different organizations differently.  Young...
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Lesson Plan
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Diversity

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students work in groups to research and prepare an oral report about a region.  In this regions lesson plan, students find out about the geography, population, state capitals, and landmarks.  Students assign attributes to the people...
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Lesson Plan
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Who Represents You?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars investigate Congress and how individuals are represented in this Country.  In this government lesson, students complete worksheets research government web sites to determine which senators and congressmen represent them....
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Lesson Plan
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Using the Commentaries in Class

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine language and communication by listening to a commentary radio show.  In this communications lesson, students listen to Michael Josephson's radio broadcast using the Internet and analyze his words and their meaning....
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Lesson Plan
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World Cup 2010: WebQuest and Activities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the history of the World Cup and the current host country, South Africa.  In this athletics lesson, students utilize the Internet to research and complete a WebQuest about South Africa.  Students discuss their prior...
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Lesson Plan
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The Rights of the Child

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students create a set of rights that promote safety and tolerance at the school site. In this Bill of Rights activity, students read the U.N. Declaration on Rights of the Child. Student presenters lead a discussion of these rights and...
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Lesson Plan
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African Country Study and PowerPoint Presentation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate the geography of Africa.  In this African culture lesson plan, students research the lifestyles of African residents and create a PowerPoint presentation based on a single African country.  Learners share their...
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Lesson Plan
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Contributions that Martin Luther King Jr. Made to Society

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discover the positive effects Martin Luther King, Jr. had on society. In this U.S. history instructional activity, 2nd graders investigate racial tensions from sixty to seventy years ago and view a video about MLK, Jr....
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Lesson Plan
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Land Use and Lawmaking in California

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners investigate the laws of using land.  In this California Government instructional activity, students examine the many uses of land in California and find an environmental issue they care about.  Learners write a letter to a...
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Lesson Plan
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A Generation that Cares: Saving our Environment!

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students discover the dangers posing our environment.  In this environmental awareness lesson, students investigate problems like global warming and pollution and discuss ways their generation can solve these issues.  Students research...
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Lesson Plan
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Putting a Spin on Current Events

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discover propaganda.  In this Greek mythology lesson, students discuss meanings of ancient art work with their class.  Learners investigate the dishonesty behind propaganda.  
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Lesson Plan
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What Is the Federal Reserve?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine simple bank transactions. For this banking lesson, students analyze banking transactions such as deposits, loans, and how they hold reserves. They participate in simulations of the process of clearing a check and the...
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Lesson Plan
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Watching the Elections

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze the media products and advertising techniques used in political campaigns. In this elections lesson, students view political debates and then work in groups to find examples of types of advertising techniques used in...
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Lesson Plan
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The Most Dangerous Woman in America: Mary Harris "Mother" Jones

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discover labor issues of the 1800's.  In this Pennsylvanian history lesson, students research the case of Mary Harris Jones and discover her work as a labor activist.  Learners discuss the case together in class.
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Lesson Plan
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Ocean Pollution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore ocean pollution.  In this ecology lesson plan, students view a video entitled This Pretty Planet and identify common biodegradable products. Learners participate in activities designed to simulate the negative effects of...
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Lesson Plan
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The 1898 North Carolina Election

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils discuss why the Democrats defeated the Fusion ticket in the 1898 North Carolina election. In this content area reading instructional activity, learners explore three primary documents and answer guiding questions that help them...
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Lesson Plan
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Separation of Powers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the roles of each of the branches of U.S. government. In this checks and balances lesson, students watch Discovery video segments and discuss the concept of federalism as they create a school-wide policy for government...
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Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Political Bosses Lesson Plan

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research the political bosses and the political machine in New York City. In this politics lesson plan, students review the term progressives, political bosses, and political machine. Students study a Tammany cartoon and read...