National First Ladies' Library
"Lockwood for President!" Belva Ann, Who?
Students examine the life of Belva Ann Lockwood. They see her life through the creation of a set of "news" articles on her admission to practice law before the Supreme Court in 1879 and her nomination for the presidency in 1884.
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Alexander The Great
Learners investigate the historical person of Alexander The Great. They view a video in order to create the context for the lesson. They read some biographies and conduct research using a variety of resources. Then students create their...
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Collocations-- Nouns
In this verb and adjective worksheet, students analyze 14 words in a word bank and select the correct one to complete each sentence. The expressions, word use and spellings may be unfamiliar to students as this is from the UK.
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Valentines Day Lesson
In this Valentine's Day worksheet, students will learn about Valentine's Day traditions in America. Students will learn Valentine's Day vocabulary and then practice a dialogue about Valentine's Day. Students will write a letter to a...
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Butterflies
In this insects activity, students look over 6 different pictures of butterflies, name each butterfly and then find out what else they can find out about each one.
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The Beautiful Butterfly: Reading Comprehension
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a short selection about the butterfly, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.
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Words That Name Feelings
In this feeling words activity, students read the words that describe feelings and their definitions from the word box. Students then read the descriptions and write the word from the box that tells how each person is feeling.
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Columbus Day Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students read over 20 words that relate to Columbus Day. Students then locate the words within the word search puzzle.
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Mile in My Moccasins
Students recognize the value of giving to the community by looking at examples of sacrifices and traditions of Native Americans. In this Native American lesson plan, students given examples of philanthropic deeds of Native American...
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Grammar Interview (Who, Which, Whose, etc.)
In this who, which and whose worksheet, students complete the sentences for each word group given. Students record the sentence endings.
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I Want to Be Just Like You!
Pupils complete activities for people of eminence. For this eminence lesson, students compare and contrast people of eminence. Pupils determine the difference between being famous and being great. Students complete worksheets about...
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Spelling Crossword Puzzle
In this spelling worksheet, students read 20 clues and determine the correct answer word. Students fit the words in a crossword puzzle. There is no word box. This is apparently related to a grade 4 spelling list, not available here.
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The Three People I Would Like to Invite for Dinner
Students identify and research three figures that are their personal heroes based on their characteristics of a hero. In this research lesson plan, the hero categories are a historical figure, a contemporary figure, and a person the...
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National Gallery of Art: Prinz Friedrich von Homburg: Ein Schauspeil, 3x
Young scholars explore the work of Frank Stella. For this art appreciation lesson, students look at images of the sculpture Prinz Friedrich von Homburg: Ein Schauspeil, 3x and discuss it as a work of art. This lesson includes two simple...
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Seventh Grade Word Search
For this seventh grade word search worksheet, 7th graders use the word bank of twenty words to find and circle the words in the puzzle.
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Identifying and Categorizing Worthy Attributes
Students write research questions. In this worthy attributes lesson, students discuss famous persons and what sets them apart from others. Students identify questions to guide prior to researching a famous person.
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Who Were the Mayans?
In this Mayans worksheet, students read about the Mayans on a web site given, then complete a set of 10 related comprehension questions.
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Ice Earrings Activity
Students put a piece of string between 2 ice cubes and fuse them together with pressure. In this ice lesson plan, students see how the cubes stick together.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Admiral Chester Nimitz
This site is a biography of Chester Nimitz (1885-1966), an American admiral during WWII. Site compares him to MacArthur.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Admiral William H. Mc Raven, Usn
A biography of Admiral William McRaven. He is the man responsible for organizing and implementing the plan to eliminate Osama bin Laden. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Admiral William Crowe: Africa Bombings
The transcript of a 1999 interview with Admiral William Crowe, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The interview focuses on the findings...
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Battle of Manila Bay by Admiral George Dewey
A fascinating account of the famous naval battle by the American naval commander himself, Admiral Dewey.
Other
Out Serve Sldn: Admiral William Crowe
This brief biographical article discusses the career of Admiral William Crowe, including his strong opposition to the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.
Other
Military Times: Awards: Recipients: Admiral William Crowe
This resource discusses the military career and awards of Admiral William Crowe.