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Lesson Plan
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Defenders of Justice

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research abolitionists, civil rights advocates, and their allies to learn about racism and justice. In this racism and justice lesson, students define justice and sing a song about activism. Students review the biographies...
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Lesson Plan
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Martin Luther King

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his "I Have A Dream" speech.
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PPT
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Revolutions in Latin America (19c - Early 20c)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
The history of the Latin American revolutions - and the philosophies behind them - is the focus of this comprehensive presentation. From the theories of the European Enlightenment, to the Revolutionary Wars of America and France, Latin...
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Activity
Beverly Hills High School

The French Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Aspiring filmmakers and budding historians alike will love a storyboard project on the French Revolution. Learners plan a Hollywood blockbuster, complete with script and full storyboards, that cover important events of the French...
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PPT
Beverly Hills High School

French Revolution

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
What led up to the French Revolution? Middle and high schoolers explore the factors that contributed to the storming of the Bastille on July 14th, 1789, as well as the events following that fateful day, with a presentation on the French...
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Interactive
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Intellectual History

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history instructional activity, high schoolers answer 22 matching questions regarding the Enlightenment. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
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The French Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history activity, high schoolers answer 17 fill in the blank questions regarding the French Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Organizer
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Napoleon Forges an Empire

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world history worksheet, students note the goals and results of 5 of Napoleon's actions and write a brief explanation of how he gained power in France.
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Lesson Plan
Global Oneness Project

Documenting Architectural Heritage

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Imagine going from being one of the richest, most important cities in the world to one of the poorest. Imagine the history captured in the architecture of such a city. Imagine these same now abandoned buildings being destroyed. How would...
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Worksheet
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People From American History

For Students 4th
In this social studies activity, 4th graders will gain an understanding of nine famous Americans and their accomplishments to society. Students will complete nine fill in the blank statements about each individual.
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Lesson Plan
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My Brother Sam is Dead: A study of the Revolutionary War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete an analysis of the Revolutionary War through literature. After "My Brother Sam Is Dead," students create a time capsule containing items that would be relevant during the Revolutionary War. They identify key...
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Worksheet
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Statue of Liberty

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Statue of Liberty worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to thirteen facts associated with the Statue of Liberty.
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Worksheet
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American Revolution Worksheet

For Students 5th - 7th
In this American Revolution worksheet, students complete a nine multiple choice question quiz based on facts of the Revolutionary War.
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Lesson Plan
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Jefferson vs. Franklin: Renaissance Men

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students list a variety of interests and achievements of Franklin and Jefferson. They take a position that one or the other's interests and achievements were more wide-ranging or that they were equivalent. They write out their findings.
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Worksheet
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US History

For Students 6th - 10th
In this US History worksheet, students complete the crossword puzzle using the clues at the bottom of the page. There are 34 clues in total on this worksheet.
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Interactive
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The Turbulent 1960s (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 14 matching questions regarding 1960's America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Interactive
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The Enlightenment

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history instructional activity, learners answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the Enlightenment. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Lesson Plan
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Gilbert Stuart and Presdidential Portraits

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read passages about the context of paintings for artist Gilbert Stuart. In this art history lesson, students study paintings by artist Gilbert Stuart and learn about the context of his art. Students then complete a presidential...
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Lesson Plan
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The Embodied Presidency

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discover details about Thomas Jefferson's life. In this early American history lesson, 8th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that outlines some aspects of Jefferson's life. Students research the life of slaves at...