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Civil Disobedience

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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WikiLeaks: High-tech terrorists? Or Journalists?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the credibility of WikiLeaks.  In this history lesson plan, students read three WikiLeak articles, then answer questions that relate to each article.
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Passage to Freedom Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the main elements of the book Passage to Freedom. For this reading response lesson, students participate in pre-reading activities that focus on the idea of courage. Students conduct a book walk-through and are...
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Lincoln Theme--Gettysburg

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the significance of the Gettysburg Address. In this United States history instructional activity, 5th graders listen to a Gettysburg Address recording and look at photos of the battlefield. Students discuss their...
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Presidents' Day Activities

For Teachers 4th - 8th
President's Day activities can provide a variety of ways to help students learn about the presidents.
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Homeschooling Chronicles: Making The Civil War Come Alive

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
The Civil War is a complex topic that students can study in a variety of ways, including watching a reenactment.
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Outo Rugged Shores: The Voyage of LST534

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a film about warships during World War II. They discover the job of a seaman and what impact veterens have on the world today. They also examine the lasting effects of the war.
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Breaking News English: Al Qaeda's Zarqawi Wounded in Iraq

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Al Qaeda's Zarqawi Wounded in Iraq," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 2 graphic organizer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Iraq War Protests in Washington DC

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Iraq War Protests in Washington DC," 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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A Visit to Vietnam

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars complete webquest to research Vietnam. They use a map to locate Vietnam. They research the climate, flora, fauna and tourism.
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Harvey Andrews - The Man and the Music

For Students 9th - 12th
High schoolers can hone their research skills by using the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line worksheet. This particular worksheet focuses on questions that have to do with the British...
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Testimony: A Lesson in Creating Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students closely analyze testimony from the Holocaust. They express, in poetic form, meanings students created in their analysis. They react to written passages from the time period.
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Crispus Attucks and the Boston Massacre

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Boston Massacre lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding the massacre and Crispus Attucks. Students respond to discussion...
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Main Idea II: Pre Test

For Students 4th - 6th
In this main idea worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the themes of different passages they read. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Remembering World War II

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read about America's participation in World War II. They study images, timelines, and other primary source documents.
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George Washington: Founding Father

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore George Washington. Focusing on his personal life, it offers an examination of the man behind the towering symbol. Washington's stature as first president and founding father created a public persona. George
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The My Lai Courts Martial of 1970

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the My Lai Massacre and trial. Students discuss the events and the trial, reviewing the constitutional amendments and concerns related to the massacre. High schoolers write an analysis of photographs related to...
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A Long Way from Home: A Hands-on Geography Lesson about World War II

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners build World War II directional signs. In this World War II instructional activity, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the...
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The First Marathon/The Declaration of Independence

For Students 4th - 6th
These worksheets could be used if you want learners to explore The History of the First Marathon or The Declaration of Independence in a fun and concise manner. Students view a cartoon and read a few facts about each event before...
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Memorial Day

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Memorial Day activity, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to ten facts about Memorial Day.
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Airborne & Special Operations Museum- Grade 5

For Students 5th
In this gallery scavenger hunt worksheet students answer 11 questions about the displays in the Airborne & Special Operations Museum (location unknown).
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What Made George Washington a Great Leader?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the leadership attributes of George Washington. For this George Washington lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the leadership of first president. Students respond to...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: With Apologies to...

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about George Bush as well as Robert Minor. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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South Carolina Responds

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine and explain the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War instructional activity, students summarize and evaluate several of the major battles that defined the Revolutionary War.and major...

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