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Some American Holidays

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this online interactive American holidays worksheet, learners respond to 14 fill in the blank questions. Students may check their answers with the click of the mouse.
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10 Great Places to Savor the Wild Blue Yonder

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students discuss developments in aviation.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students read an article that discusses ten aviation museums and developments in civil and military aviation.  Students find relationships...
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What if Amelia Earhart had Turned Around?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students discuss an article in USA Today in which Gregg Zoroya proposes his theory about what happened to Amelia Earhart.  In this reading comprehension and Amelia Earhart activity, students read an article in USA Today that...
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Congress OKs Bill Aimed At Toppling College Obstacles

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of financial costs of college. In this financial costs of college lesson, students read an article about college costs. Students research the cost of college for the school of their choice. Students discuss...
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Local Heroes

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students discover the importance of physical fitness. In this personal health activity, students learn messages and receive demonstrations about good physical fitness practices, health messages, and safety tips.
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Candidate Obama Support and President Obama's Agenda

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Learners research categories within President Obama's agenda and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this President Obama agenda lesson, students research a category within President Obama's agenda and present their topic in a...
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Social Effects of WWII on SC (Pt. 3)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the impact of World War II on South Carolina. In this American history lesson plan, 5th graders analyze primary documents that include political cartoons and advertisements that were published in South Carolina...
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Press Freedom Versus Military Censorship

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the term terrorism.  In this US History instructional activity, 11th graders participate in a press release on terrorism. 
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War and the Media Press Freedom vs. Military Censorship

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze the relationship between war and media. In this media awareness lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on freedom of the press and military censorship. Students participate in an activity...
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One Word Substitution

For Students 7th - 8th
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Exploring Community Through Local History: Oral Stories, Landmarks and Traditions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the history of their local community. In this local history lesson, students analyze primary documents to develop an understanding of the local culture and traditions of their local community.
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Lesson Plan: The Math of Removal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the plight of those who walked the Trial of Tears. In this Indian Removal lesson, students compare statistics regarding Indian survival rates.
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The President’s Cabinet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this presidential cabinet worksheet, students read the 15 descriptions of Cabinet positions and match them to the appropriate titles.
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Vietnam War Gallery Worksheet

For Students 10th
In this World History learning exercise, 10th graders examine various photos during a gallery walk.  Students write answers to the questions. 
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Chapter 22 – The 1950s

For Students 9th - 12th
In this 1950's America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the decade and respond to 47 short answer questions.
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Singin' Around the Year

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore performing arts by singing with their class. In this music appreciation lesson, students collaborate in groups to read and sing songs based on specific holidays such as the Fourth of July or Christmas. Students define...
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Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use their critical thinking skills to write about historical events. In this historical perspectives lesson, students read documents about historical events and make annotations and marginal notes. Learners then respond to...
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What Shall We Remember on 11 November?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students take a closer look at the proposed British Day. For this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to read Gordon Brown's proposal and examine British cultural symbols.
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Memories of War

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students consider how World War II impacted Europe. In this D-Day lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the invasion, its conditions, and the people who fought. Suggested activities are included...
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Explore, Analyze and Imagine: The Importance of Body Language

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students develop characters and role-play. In this character portrayal lesson, students analyze the importance of body language, develop a character to portray and interview another students character.
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Metis- Grade 12

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore the settlement of the Canadian Northwest. In this Canadian history lesson, 12th graders research the Metis, the Canadian, Euro-Canadians, Ontario Society, and Quebec Society. Students present their research...
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Vietnam Trade Pact

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore world trade issues. In this economics instructional activity, students read "Opening Doors to Vietnam," and discuss the trade negotiations between Vietnam and the Untied States. High schoolers conduct further...
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Calendar Activity

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this calendar worksheet, students complete word problems based on the November calendar given. Students complete 5 word problems.
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Worksheet for the "National Holidays" Song

For Students 3rd - 5th
If you can find a copy of the song, "National Holidays," you can use this activity with your elementary schoolers. They read the lyrics to the song and answer questions about it. Along the way, they examine the reasons that we celebrate...

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