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Washington's Birthday
In this word search learning exercise, students find the answer to the 12 statements about George Washington by completing the word search puzzle.
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George Washington's Birthday
Students recognize George Washington and why his birthday is celebrated as a national holiday through pictures, a story, crossword puzzles, and other activities involving other presidents.
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The Gettysburg Address
Students explore the implications of the Gettysburg Address. In this Civil War lesson, students read a handout regarding Gettysburg Address, analyze an excerpt of the speech, and complete the provided worksheet activities.
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Japanese Internment Camps in the USA-Crossword
In this Japanese Internment Camps activity, students complete a 9 word crossword puzzle, using clues about the camps in the US. Link to additional activities included.
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Making Democracy Work for Everyone, 1877-1904
Students investigate the culture of the post Reconstruction South. They participate in a jigsaw research activity, conduct Internet research on an assigned topic, and write a report to present to the class.
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New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Presidents
The New York Times Learning Network presents an online & printable crossword puzzle on the American Presidents.