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US National Archives

Docs Teach: Nixon Visits China: The Week That Changed the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will analyze images from President Nixon's visit to China in 1972 to determine the sequence of events and learn more about American and Chinese cultural differences.
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US National Archives

Docs Teach: Search Warrants and the 4th Amendment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will analyze a search warrant and decide whether or not it fulfills all of the necessary requirements by the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
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US National Archives

Docs Teach: Separation of Powers or Shared Powers

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, young scholars will analyze documents that illustrate the relationship between the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Using the scale in Weighing the Evidence, students will decide whether the United States...
Handout
Other

Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive but easily understood legal guide for noncitizens in Spanish and English. Though directed to immigrants to Maine, the basic principles apply to immigrants to any state in the United States.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Freedom Train

For Students 9th - 10th
The Freedom Train was a seven-car train that traveled across the United States from September 1947 until January 1949. This photographic essay describes the train, how it was created, the documents and exhibits that were on it, and the...
Primary
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Teaching With Documents

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Site from National Archives provides copies of primary documents that can be used while presenting various topics in U.S. history.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: The Third League in Professional Baseball

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will analyze three documents from the court case The Federal League of Baseball Clubs v. The American and National Leagues of Baseball Clubs to gain an understanding of baseball contracts and labor issues in the Progressive Era....
Handout
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Guide to Reading Historical Documents

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here are some questions that serve as a guide while you read and study historical documents. The information at this website was originally written by the National Council for the Social Studies. W.11-12.9b US Doc Analysis
Activity
Cyberbee

History Investigation: Old Hand Written Letter

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Examine this old hand-written letter to discover information about the author, his plans, and the time he lived in. A transcript of the letter is provided, as well as bonus activities and links to sources to complete the activities.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Interpreting Documents on the Ahsge

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will explore the documents that were used in shaping the United States, before, during, and after its creation. While studying these documents, students will use reading skills to interpret and analyze documents. By the end of...
Handout
Other

Baton Rouge Digital Archive of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of collections that reflect the content of the Baton Rouge Room Archive. Here you will find materials that reflect historical actions of local governments, businesses, residents and institutions of the City of Baton Rouge and...
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Other

George Mason University: Electronic Documentary History

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the history of George Mason University in documents, videos, and pictures.