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Learning the 50 States
Students become familiar with all 50 states over the course of ten days.
Smithsonian Institution
Cold War
The Cold War was not necessarily always cold in temperature, but the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union sure was frigid! Scholars read various passages, view exhibition graphics, and observe an artifact from the...
Museum of Tolerance
Where Do Our Families Come From?
After a grand conversation about immigration to the United States, scholars interview a family member to learn about their journey to America. They then take their new-found knowledge and apply their findings to tracking their family...
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Day to Day Life in a Small African Village
Students analyze what it is like to live in an African village. They locate Tanzania on a map and compare life there to life here in the United States. They write about the health issues in East Africa.
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E-mailing the Chamber of Commerce
Encourage effective internet research and e-mail correspondence as scholars investigate a US capital city they've never visited to find pertinent and relevant information. They begin by picking a city, then visit that city's chamber of...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2007
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, 8th graders respond to 50 multiple choice, 1 essay, and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2010
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice learning exercise, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2009
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2008
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice learning exercise, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2005
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United ...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2003
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice instructional activity, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2002
For this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United ...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2001
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2004
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2006
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
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Washington, D. C.: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Washington, D. C.
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Day-to-Day Life in a Small African Village
Students experience just a bit of what it's like living in a village in Tanzania-from language to geography to health and hygiene issues. They compare aspects of school and home life in the United States with those in Tanzania and...
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Symbols of Georgia
In this Georgia worksheet, students complete a 16 question fill in the blank on-line interactive quiz about the state of Georgia. Students complete sentences about the capital city, state bird, flower, gemstone, fish, song and famous...
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"The Lone Star State" Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage titled "The Lone Star State," then complete 5 multiple choice comprehension questions. An answer key is provided.
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Washington: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Washington.
National First Ladies' Library
Capital Monuments: Exploring Washington, DC Frances Cleveland: Law, Politics and Government
Students, working in small groups, research seven of the most famous monuments found in Washington, DC. They design brochures based on the information they gather from Internet and print resources. Upon completion, they share the...
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A "Capital" Idea
Eighth graders prepare for a field trip to Washington, DC by researching landmark, monument, or building in Washington. They use the information in small groups to design a multimedia presentation. They include a spreadsheet that shows...
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Finding River Cities
Using a wall map, students will find major rivers in the four regions of the United States. Then they answer questions about how people use natural resources, such as rivers.
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5th grade social studies geography
In this geography worksheet, 5th graders complete multiple choice questions about hemispheres, maps, cities, ecology, and more. Students complete 25 questions.