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Tic Tac Lesson: Learning About America
General information about America is covered in this presentation. There are 4 topical slides, our capital, important places, important people and our country's holidays. This PowerPoint would be a great discussion starter or as...
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Colonial America and The American Revolution
How did the founding of the American colonies lead to a revolution? Use the essential question and sample activities to guide learners through a series of history lessons. Additionally, the packet includes effective strategies to...
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The Art of Political Cartoons in Revolutionary America
Students analyze political cartoons. In this colonial America lesson, students examine the provided political cartoons and respond to analytical questions about each of them.
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Learning About America
Each slide has a grid to be filled in by a student or team. In order to have that spot active, the student must answer a question about the general history of America and national holidays correctly. There are 10 pages, and each has...
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Americas: Political Map
In this North America and South America outline map worksheet, students examine the political boundaries of the 2 continents.
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North America Map
In this North America outline map worksheet, students examine the political boundaries and identify the countries of North America.
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Americas: Physical Map
In this Americas physical map activity, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located on the North American and South American continents.
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South America Map
In this South America political map worksheet, students examine the country boundaries. The map also labels each of the countries and their capitals.
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The SS Quanza and European War Refugees
World War II not only resulted in major loss of life, but it also displaced thousands of people. An eye-opening activity uses primary documents to explore the refugee crisis during World War II. Scholars compare the event to modern-day...
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Humanities in Colonial and Revolutionary America
Students demonstrate dances of colonial America. In this colonial American lesson plan, students learn forms of colonial social dancing including the Juba and Virginia Reel. Students examine the history of the 2 dances as well.
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New World, Old Evils: Latin America and the Holocaust
Young scholars examine how Latin America was affected by the Holocaust in Europe. In groups, they research topics related to Latin America and World War II. They interview survivors if possible and discover how entire nations were...
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Central America Region: Physical Map
In this Central America physical map instructional activity, students make note of the major landforms located in this region of the world.
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North America: Three Countries Map
In this North American political map worksheet, students examine the boundaries of the three countries of North America.
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United States of America Map
In this United States of America map worksheet, learners examine boundaries of each of the 50 states in the nation. This map not is labeled.
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North America: Political Outline Map
In this North America political map worksheet, students examine the state and province boundaries of Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
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North America Map
In this North America political map worksheet, students examine the labeled countries and their respective national boundaries.
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North America: Unlabelled Map
In this North America political map worksheet, students examine the unlabelled countries and their respective national boundaries.
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Spanish Influence on United States Currency: The Origins of the "Dollar"
Sixth graders research the Spanish influence on early colonial America and the process of establishing the present U.S. currency. They read and discuss an informational handout in small groups, and take a short quiz. Students then...
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South America Map
In this South American political map learning exercise, students examine both national boundaries and national capitals.
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Causes of America's Great Depression
High schoolers identify principal causes of the Great Depression. They analyze causes including a decline in worldwide trade, the stock market crash, and bank failures and explain the legacy of the Depression in American society.
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Muses of Independence
Eighth graders explore the entertainment options in colonial America. In this colonial life instructional activity, 8th graders watch a movie about colonial music and arts. Students then respond to questions regarding the movie and also...
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Central America: Unlabeled Map
In this Central American political map worksheet, students examine the boundaries of the countries and capital cities located in this region of the world.
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Central America Map
In this Central American political map learning exercise, learners make note of national boundaries and capitals in this region of the world.
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How Many Days To America?
Fourth graders determine how many different types of immigrant groups came to America. They discuss how immigrants feel when moving to a new place. They read the story, "How Many Days to America" by Eve Bunting and discuss how some...