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The Class Party
Middle schoolers take a closer look at presidential elections. In this Electoral College lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to form a political party that puts forth a candidate to run for election.
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Listening Comprehension - Newspaper Articles
Students demonstrate understanding of main points of the Deseret News article, and identify the verb(s) of each phrase to aid in listening comprehension.
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TOEFLesque Quiz: Big News Events from the 1990s
In this online interactive grammar skills lesson, students examine 10 sentences and identify the part of each sentence that is grammatically incorrect.
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General Knowledge Quiz About the USA
In this facts about America worksheet, students complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the U.S.A. Included are historical facts, famous people, and landmarks.
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Mystery State #9
In this mystery state worksheet, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
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Maya Angelou
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Maya Angelou and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Oprah Winfrey
In this famous person instructional activity, students read a passage about Oprah Winfrey and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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United States Pride
Third graders learn the responsibility of citizenship and learn facts about a state they choose to research.
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Haiti – International Rescue
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist in Haiti after the earthquake. In this disaster recovery lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students create a presentation about the international rescue in...
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Flip Flop Diplomacy
Ninth graders examine the dress of diplomats. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a quiz on the reading.
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Listening Comprehension - Newspaper Articles
Students demonstrate listening comprehension skills. They listen to an audio reading of two newspaper articles, identify verbs, answer discussion questions, and complete a cloze activity.
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Personal Focus: BARNEY HAJIRO - 442nd Regimental Combat Team
Eleventh graders research Barney Hajiro, who received the Medal of Honor, for his heroic actions during World War II as a member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
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Jazz: An Expression of Cooperation - Lesson 3
Pupils describe ways in which the principles of students or citizens working together are interrelated with those of musicians working together. They demonstrate their knowledge of the concept of "swing" in various jazz styles.
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Who's Uninsured in 2007? It's More Than Just the Poor
Students explore the concept of health care. In this health care lesson plan, students read an article about the financial cost associated with health care. Students discuss costs and resources that people in the article have to deal...
CBS
Cbs News: Bill Clinton, His Life
Resource includes a recent interview with Bill Clinton conducted around the time of the release of his autobiography, "My Life."
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Bill Clinton
This easy-to-navigate site has Clinton's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, a large collection of video clips, and more.
CNN
Cnn: The Clinton Years
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: William Jefferson Clinton (1946 )
Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. His father, an automobile-parts salesman, died in a car accident three months before Bill was born. His mother, Virginia Cassidy, married Roger...
Digital History
Digital History: The Clinton Presidency
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Bill Clinton
The presidency of Bil Clinton was marked by great success and also a scandal leading to impeachment. Understand the logistics of his presidency by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, using the...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Bill Clinton
Unsure of what was around the next corner, Americans in 1992 had experienced tremendous change in the international world and were looking for change at home too. Faced with an electoral decision between "Experience," or "Change," enough...
BBC
Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: A New Presidency
A brief description of Bill Clinton presidency ushering in the 21st Century.
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.