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Paris, a XIXth- Century City

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students plan a visit to Musse d'Orsay to examine Paris in the 19th century.  For this visual arts lesson, students explore the Haussmanian period and urban life in the 19th century.  Students discuss the relationship between art and...
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Plaster of Paris Pendants or Ornaments

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Christmas craft worksheet, learners gather the materials and follow the 6 detailed directions to make jewelry pendants or Christmas ornaments out of Plaster of Paris.
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Do the Research! Treat of Paris

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Treaty of Paris research instructional activity, learners research the topic, then complete 4 short answer questions. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Who Started World War I?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students debate which power was responsible for the outbreak of World War I. In this cause and effects activity, students research the causes of the outbreak of World War I on ProQuest in preparation for a (limited) reenactment of the...
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Colonial America and the American Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the Saratoga Campaign and its importance in the overall outcome of the Revolutionary War. They consider French involvement in the war and what the Paris Peace Treaty meant for the new Americans.
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Ambassadors of Art

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Have your class create their own art exhibit. Learners study the exchange of artwork between the Louvre in Paris and two American art museums, and create an introductory exhibit featuring European and American art from the Renaissance...
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Discovering Fossils

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore fossils. In this fossils geology lesson, students use tools to reveal embedded "fossils" (made with plaster of Paris by the teacher-instructions included), then describe and illustrate their findings.
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Ending the War, 1783

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The various peace proposals, made by both sides, to end the Revolutionary War come under scrutiny in this final lesson of a three-part series on the war. Class members read primary source documents and compare them with military...
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Words in The News ' "Crunch Time For Climate Change"

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read about the Geneva Convention, Paris peace treaties, and Kyoto protocol. After discussing the importance of each event, students choose vocabulary words from their readings and answer questions dealing with the topic.
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Interactive
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America: 1763-1776

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about colonial America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Breaking News English: Fifth Night of Riots in Paris Suburb

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Fifth Night of Riots in Paris Suburb," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Ending the War, 1783

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate how successful they were in obtaining their goals in the Revolutionary War. The peace feelers of 1775 are examined and the reasons for the British rejection of them explored. the main provisions of the Treaty...
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Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary

Benjamin Franklin, Elder Statesman

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Ben Franklin was the only American to sign The Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Treaty of Paris, and the US Constitution. An interesting resource explores his role in the latter by comparing the US...
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Introduction To The European Union

For Teachers 9th - 11th
A lot happened to European economics, policy, and social systems after WWII. This 24 page social studies packet provides images, reading passages, comprehension questions, and critical thinking questions regarding all things Europe from...
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Humanities Texas

Primary Source Worksheet: Theodore Roosevelt, Excerpt from “The Man in the Arena” Speech

For Students 8th - 11th
Theodore Roosevelt's "The Man in the Arena" speech not only provides individuals with a chance to develop their reading skills but also provides much food for thought about current political situations. Cynics, fops, and voluptuaries...
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1968 – A Generation in Revolt

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders compare and contrast the revolts that took place around the world in 1968. In this global studies lesson, 10th graders research the youth revolts that took place in Paris, Prague, and Chicago in 1968 and create posters and...
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Power Show

Winning the Peace

For Teachers 8th - 10th
There is a price for peace. The information and images contained in this 19-slide presentation illustrate the compromises necessary and the costs to those who backed the losing side in the battle for American independence.
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Activity
Beverly Hills High School

Napoleon: What Would You Do?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Begin a study of Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Revolution by presenting class members with 10 situations that Napoleon would face as he rose to power. Individuals select one of three options for each scenario that represents what...
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ESL Holiday Lessons

Bastille Day

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Eleven worksheets follow an informative reading about Bastille Day. Scholars complete sentences found in the reading by matching, filling in the blanks, and choosing from a series of multiple-choice questions. Participants spell and...
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President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders evaluate President Woodrow Wilson's principle of self-determination and its effects today. In groups, they research how the Great Powers dealt with Korea at the Paris Peace Conference and compare their perspectives with...
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Four Days in Paris

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students research a travel destination. They set up a four day itinerary and use iWork's Pages program to create an illustrated travel journal detailing their experiences. Students share their journals with classmates.
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A Fair Peace?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read the Treaty of Versailles and examine it from different points of view. They evaluate the fairness of the treaty from the perspective of the different countries involved.
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The Solid South Switcharoo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine primary sources. In this instructional activity on political parties, students view historic documents, speeches, and photos to trace the rise and fall of particular political parties. High schoolers will be...
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Rise of the Modern City

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze art that depicts the modern city and the effects the modern world had on artists. In this art analysis lesson, students view examples of modern city art and answer questions for each example. Students research Derain's...

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