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The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a discussion about the Declaration of Independence.  For this Declaration of Independence lesson, 5th graders write imaginary stories in the voice of a member of the committee at Independence hall....
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Read All About It: Thanksgiving

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Thanksgiving reading worksheet, students read for information and answer true and false comprehension questions. Students answer six true and false statements.
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Colonial History: Fearless and faaithful

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss reasons why early europeans immigrated to North America. Working in groups, they complete Internet activities on the PBS Website. They take a simulated voyage to the new world and rercord their actions on worksheets. ...
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Constitution Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify roles of Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution in establishing new country, create posters with their ideas about each part of Constitution, and explain three branches of government, including their...
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Labor Day Lessons and the History of Labor Unions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
America was built on the strength of its workers, and on Labor Day we recognize their contributions.
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Why is Delaware Called "The First State"?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn why Delaware is called the First State and the background leading to Delaware's ratification of the US Constitution. Students, in groups, choose an individual in today's world that has the greatest influence on their...
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Make Mine Turkey

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Young scholars compare foods available for the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving with contemporary Thanksgiving foods. After reading information about the first Thanksgiving, pupils create a menu and compute the cost of a turkey dinner, using...
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History In The Making

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners visit Colonial America in a Time Machine to discover the process that a citizen today must follow in order to make or change a law. Students research the Colonial Era in their Time Machines. Learners encounter various government...
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THE PEANUT WIZARD

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read information about George Washington Carver and outline the information. They are given peanuts in the shell, students examine them and eat them. Students discuss the following questions: Why did George Washington Carver...
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Lesson I - Why is Delaware Called "The First State"?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss why Delaware is called the First State, research background leading to Delaware's ratification of United States Constitution, complete worksheet on United States Constitution, and work in groups to choose an individual...
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Independence Day Word search

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, students complete a word search with vocabulary pertaining to Independence Day. Students locate 16 words associated with the holiday.
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Community Symbols: Heroes and Leaders

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the importance of community leaders in portraits. In this art history lesson plan, students look at the painting "The Ascension of Simon Bolivar on Mount Jamaica" and discuss what they see in the portrait. Students...
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What is the history of rice in the United States?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders become familiar with the history of rice and create a board game.  In this rice lesson, 5th graders understand the history of rice through the playing of a game.  Students use  vocabulary words related to the...
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History-5 Word Search

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
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John Lawson's Emigration Impact: Review Writing and Answer Questions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers review the writings of John Lawson. Using his writings, they read comments about them to determine how his writings might have affected emigration to America. They answer discussion questions and share their answers...
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Lawson's Many Roles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the life of John Lawson and his many roles he took on during his life. Using their text, they discover the area in which he traveled and lived. They write an essay about his movements and identifying his contacts in...
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Cotton Production and Milling

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine cotton production and milling. They compete in a hand-ginning contest to realize how difficult it was to separate the seeds from the fibers of cotton. They discuss why Eli Whitney's cotton gin was an important invention.
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Tobacco Road

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use court records to learn that tobacco was used a source of currency in early Delaware history. Students choose something in their culture to use as currency instead of money.
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Developing Flags

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
  Students examine why having a symbol such as a flag is important for countries.  In this flag lesson, students break into groups and create their own flag to represent their group dynamic.   
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Having a Great Time - Wish You Were Here

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore colonial life in America.
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Questions on Benjamin Franklin’s Cartoon

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students examine Benjamin Franklin's "Join or Die" political cartoon and then respond to 8 short answer questions based on their analysis of it.
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Events Leading to the War of 1812

For Students 5th - 6th
In this US History worksheet, students read a selection of the War of 1812 and fill in the blanks for 10 sentences using a word bank.
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Social Studies Quiz B-Grade 4

For Students 4th
In this grade 4 social studies quiz learning exercise, 4th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 
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VA History Mini-quiz -- Jamestown and Charters

For Students 7th - 12th
For this Virginia history worksheet, students examine their knowledge of Jamestown and its charters for settlement as they answer 15 multiple choice questions.

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