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The United States Flag

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study the United States flag. In this American history and government lesson, students define and give examples of familiar symbols.  Students design a classroom flag.  Students identify and describe the American flag.
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Poetry and Our National Anthem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students express the meaning of the Star-Spangled Banner. For this American history lesson, students read through the national anthem and complete an activities from a list of choices. Some choices include: writing the anthem in your own...
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Destructive Impact of Environment on Artifacts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars recognize that artifacts are destroyed over time.  In this environmental factors on artifacts lesson, students experiment and observe through the microscope to find the environmental impact on artifacts.  Young scholars...
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The Napoleonic Era

For Students 10th - 12th
For this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 21 fill in the blank questions regarding the Napoleonic Era. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Unsung Military Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this lesson, students are introduced to the contributions made by African-American soldiers that have been excluded from traditional textbooks. To gain an appreciation for these unsung heroes, students engage in research to ultimately...
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Fells Point's Role in Shipping and Trade

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the trade and military advantages of ships built in Fells Point.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders analyze primary sources.  Students create an encyclopedia of Fells Point. 
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The Hartford Convention

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history learning exercise, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to The Hartford Convention. A short answer question is included as well.
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The Jeffersonian Age: 1800 - 1824 (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 15 fill in the blank questions regarding the Jeffersonian Age. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Daniel Webster- Reading Comprehension Selection

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Daniel Webster reading comprehension worksheet, learners reading a 2 page biography about Daniel Webster. They answer 12 fill in the blank questions based on the reading.
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Second Graders Create Their Own Social Studies Book (Part I, The 5Ws of the Constitution)

For Teachers 2nd
Students develop their own social studies textbook using a blank theme book as they complete activities and learning experiences throughout the year. The activities are in art, music, simulations, read alouds, shared writing and a class...
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia , Losing Ground: Removal, 1802-1838

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate the removal of the Creek Indians from Georgia. Students read the story of the Creek removal from Georgia, locate sites mentioned on a map, and create a related timeline. Students share their thoughts on the Creek...
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False Statements

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this false statements of history worksheet, students identify false statements out of a group of statements. Students identify 9 false statements.
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Aloha, Hawaii!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the Hawaiian version of The Three Little Pigs, to study cultures and traditions of the island. They gather and study resources about the culture, people, and endangered species of Hawaii.
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Second Graders Create Their Own Social Studies Book

For Teachers 2nd
Students develop their own social studies textbook. Students gain knowledge of American immigration and Ellis Island. Students discover the process of becoming a naturalized citizen and what it means to be a citizen
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ELLIS ISLAND: THE EARLY DAYS

For Students 6th - 7th
In this reading comprehension activity about the history of Ellis Island, learners are given a 7-paragraph essay to read and 5 follow-up multiple-choice questions to answer.
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Niagara Falls Reading Comprehension Passage

For Students 5th - 7th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, student read a short passage about Niagara Falls before answering 6 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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The Battle for New Orleans

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Battle for New Orleans activity, students read a 3 page article on the battle and then answer 10 true or false statements referring to the article.
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The Impact of the Cotton Gin

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study Eli Whitney and the cotton gin. In this lesson on the cotton gin, 4th graders use primary and secondary sources to gather information about Eli Whitney, the cotton gin that he invented and how it changed the south.
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Ancient Greece: Inquiring Minds Want to Know

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore world history by writing newspaper articles. In this Greek history lesson, 2nd graders investigate the geography and society of Ancient Greece by utilizing the Internet as a research tool. Students collaborate with...
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The Not-So-Jolly Roger

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars assemble details about a pirate voyage and choose which details to include on a postcard that pirate might have written home. They discuss the Pirate Code and determine what should be done in certain "Sticky Situations."
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Lowell and the Factory System

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the efforts of early American manufacturers to implement the factory system on a large-scale in the town of Lowell, Massachusetts. They examine the idealistic goals of the industrialists who financed and built the...
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Jefferson Administration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the major domestic issues that were present during the administration of Thomas Jefferson including the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and his foreign policy. They investigate...
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East Meets West: Americans on the Move

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the settlement of the Louisiana Territory. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students watch segments of the Discovery video "East Meets West: Americans on the Move". Students conduct further research pertaining to the...
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Reading The Flag Maker

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore The Flag Maker. In this reading comprehension lesson, students listen to the book The Flag Maker, making predictions and answering questions during the reading. Learners locate facts and opinions within the book and...

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