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Examining the Declaration of Independence
Students examine the Declaration of Independence and its significance to American history. They read the document, identify America's grievances with Great Britain, and restate a part of the document in their own words.
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Can History Be Rewritten?
Can history be rewritten? Or, more precisely, is history documented accurately? High school juniors and seniors compare primary source material with secondary sources. For example, they compare President Roosevelt's December 29, 1940...
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Frederica: An 18th-Century Planned Community
Young scholars explore life as early settlers in Frederica by pretending to be crafts/tradesmen there and writing letters describing the fort/town to a friend or family member still in Great Britain, debating reconstruction vs....
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Our Story: Martin Luther King Jr. and Nonviolence
In this parent and child activity, young learners read Martin’s Big Words and a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There is a wonderful guided reading pdf that defines challenge words and provides reading tips. The object of this...
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Civics Test for Citizenship: History and Government, 100 Questions
Use this thorough presentation to help your English Learners prepare for their citizenship. Covering questions 1-51 from a History and Government practice test, these slides could be a great resource for those who are working to become...
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Test Your Research Skills- More Interesting Place Names in England, Scotland, and Wales
For this research skills worksheet, learners examine a list of names of 20 towns and villages in England, Scotland, and Wales. They use an atlas of Great Britain to find any fake names and place a mark in the box next to it.
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The United Kingdom
Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England are four countries united by more than a monarchy. Academics explore the geography of the nations that make up the United Kingdom. The resource is broken into six lessons focusing on the...
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The July Crisis: Can You Stop the Great War?
Students role-play as diplomats from countries involved in World War I who have received telegrams stating they must prepare presentations on their country's position about the war. They have 45 minutes to reach a peace accord, or they...
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Giants Stalk the High Street
Students explore consumerism in Great Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to determine how shopping habits have changed in Britain throughout the years. They also evaluate changes in market shares of...
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Remembrance Day
In this social studies worksheet, learners read the information sheet that is based upon the holiday of Remembrance Day in Great Britain.
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Past Presence
Students examine British Black History. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to research the history of Blacks in Great Britain. Several lesson enhancement ideas are included.
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Interesting Place Names 1
In this geography activity, students analyze 24 names of villages and towns in England, Scotland and Wales. Students use an atlas for reference and mark the ten fake names.
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Interesting Place Names 2
In this social studies worksheet, students read a list of 17 towns and villages in England, Scotland and Wales. Students use an atlas and identify which 10 names are fake and mark the box in front of them.
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Breadline
Young scholars examine the breadlines during the Great Depression. They view a short video about different country's responses to mass unemployment. They interview family members if possible who lived during the Depression.
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The Home Front: How Did People Prepare for the War at Home?
Wars have a profound effect not only on a country's soldiers, but also on the everyday lives of its citizens. Invite young historians to discover how Britain prepared for the second World War by analyzing a series of government posters...
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People of the Arctic
Read to learn all about the religion and belief systems of the Arctic-dwelling Inuits. This resource includes an easy-to-follow reading passage that is seven paragraphs in length, and five great critical thinking questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Charisma vs. Experience
Which is more important for a president: experience or charisma? Scholars consider this as they analyze 2 political cartoons in this analysis handout. Background information gives context through a quote from The Telegraph, and 3 talking...
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Great British Desserts
Ninth graders explore different British desserts. In this British culture ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a debate as a whole class.
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Boycotting Baubles of Britain
High schoolers examine the role of British commodities in the Revolutionary War. In this American Revolution instructional activity, students discover the British commodities that colonists needed and investigate the success of the...
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VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER
Students create and write context sentences leaving a blank for each vocabulary word. Exchange papers with a classmate to fill in the blanks or use vocabulary cards to show answers. Students research the Isle of Wight in books on Great...
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Intro To The American Revolutionary War (2nd)
Eighth graders explore the events of the American Revolutionary War. After reading The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, as an introduction to the lesson, 8th graders participate in a simulation to experience the Nation of Ms. Goldwasser...
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Towns And Villages in England, Scotland And Wales
In this geography worksheet, students analyze 15 names of towns and villages in England, Scotland and Wales. Among real place names are up to 10 fake names. Using an atlas of Great Britain, students find any fake names and mark them.
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Famous Britons-- When Were They Born?
In this social studies activity, students examine the 8 names of famous people from Great Britain. Using Internet research or reference books, students list the famous Britons in the order in which they were born, starting with the...
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English History 1066 - 1500 Timeline
In this English history timeline worksheet, students explore major historical events that occurred in Great Britain between 1066 and 1500.
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