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Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young historians explore the underground railroad and life as a slave during the Civil War. After internet research, they discuss the hazards of travel as a slave and the benefits of freedom. Individually, students write a short story...
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Africa Appreciating Freedom: An End to Apartheid in South Africa

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss who Nelson Mandela is and what he did to help South Africans gain the right to vote and participate in a voting activity and discuss it's importance.
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The Voice of the Individual

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the role of the individual in society as a whole. Individually, they design and create their own calling card as used in the past. They put together an art kit in which they are able to use outdoors. To end the...
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Community Evolution: Putting the Puzzle Together

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils, working in groups, to study on aspect of their community history. They put their research together in one story about their community.
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May Day Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
May Day activities can help students learn about the history of this holiday, and the traditions associated with it.
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State Heads

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create a narrative image that depicts a formal shape of a state. They review the state facts of whatever state they chose. They draw a person and then add text in the shape of the state they chose.

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