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American Flag History

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Young historians explore US culture by investigating the US flag. They will use their textbooks, prior knowledge, and sources provided by the teacher to research the history of the American flag. They will design and create a trading...
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The Hatfield and McCoy Feud

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore West Virginia history with regard to Mountain and Appalachian Culture. They compare and contrast life now with life 100-150 years ago. They write and illustrate a short story about the life of children 100-150 years ago....
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Titanic Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
For this word search about Titanic worksheet, students read the words associated with the Titanic disaster. Students locate the 15 words with the word search.
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MEMORIAL DAY

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Memorial Day word search activity sheet, students are given 19 words to find in a word search puzzle which is shaped like the United States.
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Friends of Fort McHenry

Sensory “Star Spangled Banner”

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Music can help us to access memories and events in a meaningful way, and Francis Scott Key used specific words to convey what he had seen and felt when writing what would become America's national anthem. Help your class connect to...
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US Patriotic Symbols: The North American Bald Eagle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars research the North American bald eagle to determine if this bird's characteristics make it an appropriate symbol to represent the United States as a country. They debate the substitution of other bird species for the eagle.
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Suitable words

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this suitable words worksheet, students fill in the blanks to a paragraph about photocopies with suitable words. Students fill in 10 blanks.
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Japanese Internment

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice their writing skills. In this reading comprehension lesson, 4th graders review baseball terminology and then read Baseball Saved Us. In this story students learn about Japanese Americans that were taken from...
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Channel Islands Film

Who Owns the Bones

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
A study of the history of the Channel Islands, located off the coast of southern California, continues as class members conduct a mock trial to determine which group of stakeholders should have the right to claim the remains of Juan...
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ILLINOIS HISTORY HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use the internet to search for pictures about historical events and then use those pictures for a timeline game
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The Camelot Times: Writing a Newspaper

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create and publish a newspaper based on Arthurian literature and history. After completing a class read of "King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table," students work in groups to write an article based on their...
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Vocabulary: Early New York

For Students 4th - 5th
In this US history and vocabulary worksheet set, students complete 55 questions based on the vocabulary used when studying Early New York. They write sentences, unscramble words, write riddles, draw word meaning, and complete...
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Grammar, Vocabulary, and Idioms

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this complete the sentences worksheet, students choose the appropriate word or words to go in the blank. Students complete this for 10 sentences.
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Fourth Grade Language: Research Process

For Teachers 4th
In this review of fourth grade resource usage worksheet students answer questions about guide words, library database, resources for specific information, parts of a book, and dictionary usage. Students answer 10 questions.
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Back-in-Time Travel Brochure

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Create Ancient Egypt travel brochures. Research the culture of Egypt through the Internet and create an artistic travel brochure of the civilization. The final product is published for dispersal.
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Your Mission: The Last Mission

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop a research report to determine the best location for the final California mission. They conduct Internet research, create charts and diagrams, and develop a presentation.
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Old Photographs: Windows to the Past

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars examine several types of old photographs and compare them to photography today. Students search for historical photographs and draw conclusions about the time period from the subject matter. Young scholars explain how a...
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Wisconsin Through the Ages

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research Wisconsin explorers. They analyze sources for information related to a Wisconsin explorer or missionary. They create a rough draft and edit and type a final draft including a profile of their explorer and...
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Archeological Pow-Wow

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars, in groups, examine the use of artifacts and fossils to study people, plants and animals from the past.
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States in the USA Quiz

For Students 4th - 9th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 identification questions about the states in the United States of America. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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The Civil War - Reading on the Internet

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students fill out a KWL worksheet and answer short answer questions about the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plans, students find the answers to their questions by researching the Internet.
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Colorful Idioms

For Students 4th - 6th
For this recognizing meanings of idioms in sentences online/interactive worksheet, students use context clues to determine the correct color words to complete the sentences. Students choose 11 multiple choice answers.
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Ben Franklin's 300th Birthday Bash

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read a story about Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this Benjamin Franklin birthday lesson plan, students explore Mr. Franklin's role as an author, editor,...
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Build-A-Horseshoe Crab

For Teachers K - 6th
Students discover many facts about horseshoe crabs. Students identify the main body parts of horseshoe crab. They explore the habits of the horseshoe crab and their importances to the ecosystem. Adaptations for younger students are...