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"Love Must Not Be Forgotten" by Zhang Jie

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read and analyze a story set during the Cultural Revolution in China. They answer discussion questions, discuss political and cultural revolutions, complete a reading survey, produce graphic organizers, and complete a Cultural...
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Korea Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the details surrounding Korean Architecture. They look at some of the different styles and see how they may differ from some others found in the world. The research is done in order to appreciate the uniques cultural...
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The Berlin Wall

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers enter the classroom and observe a wall that is set up with desks, bookshelves, or anything else available. to create a barrier that they cannot cross during the class. The class then is divided into East and West Berlin...
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What is Tet?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the conflict in Vietnam.  In this American History lesson, 7th graders analyze various pictures on the conflict.  Students discuss their findings and feelings about the conflict in Vietnam.  
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Personal Accounts of the Korean Civil War 1950-1953

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders evaluate primary source documents from the Korean Civil War to compare and contrast them to different countries. They identify the boundaries of the Korean Civil War and work in groups to investigate the story of a Korean...
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Pope John Paul II's Complicated Legacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars closely examine the legacy of Pope John Paul II as well as that of other historical figures and draw conclusions about how prominent individuals are judged over time.
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Immigrants Welcome?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the world after the end of World War II. In groups, they complete a Naturalization Review Board activity and discuss how immigrants changed the United States. As a class, they discover how the immigration policies...
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the Rights of Detainees At Guantanamo Bay

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the legal issues involved in the case of the detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay and surrounding the existence of the base itself. They explain the clash between civil liberties and national security during...
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Haitian Immigration: Twentieth Century

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a narrative about the culture, heritage and history of Haiti including the contributions of Haitian immigrants in the U.S. They conduct further research on Haitian culture and prepare a presentation for the class.
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Anne Frank: Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners brainstorm all they know about World War II and Anne Frank. They create a timeline of the events that occured. They research the events on the timeline in their own family history.
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The End of United States' Occupation of Japan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine and discuss reasons for end of U.S. occupation of Japan in 1952, locate surrounding Asian countries on map, explore changes to Japan after World War II, and discuss how changes in Japan impacted other countries.
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Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore, analyze and study all the various aspects that happened concerning the Cuban Missile Crisis. They assess documents from the Cuban Missile Crisis and make decisions about what the United States should do based on...
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Korean War

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students visualize where the Korean Peninsula is located and what are some neighboring countries. They read a handout giving background information on Korea's 20th centuy history and Truman's Statement and answer questions in their...
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A Command Economic System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the Command Economic System, which is found in countries like the Former Soviet Union, North Korea, and China.  Students identify five characteristics unique to the Command Economy.
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Richard Nixon: Man and President (2 parts)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students watch the video "Richard Nixon: Man and President, complete vocabulary work and discuss the video using the question provided.
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What's Next for China and the US?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders assist President Bush in researching and writing a 2-page report on China, including any economic and political changes that have significantly affected the country within the last 50 years.
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Lesson One: Flag Day

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss importance and symbolism of flags to United States and its people, discuss history and meaning of American flag, identify flags of other countries, analyze symbolism of color, shape, and design, and view images of Civil...
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The Marshall Plan And The Reconstruction Of Europe

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate various aspects that are associated with the history of Maryland. They look at the establishment of America as becoming a superpower. They conduct research using the text provided. The students gather the...
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Eyewitness-History of the World

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students, after given the opportunity to us the software Eyewitness-History of the World, research a given topic, abstract the main ideas, and ultimately present the findings to the class. Inevitably, the students design three quiz...
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Vietnam Crossword

For Students 6th - 7th
In this crossword puzzle learning exercise, students read the clues and find 8 words about the Vietnam War to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Lost Empires of Asia and Russia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a video on the Russian Revolution of 1917. In this revolution lesson plan, students research from the perspective of peasants or aristocracy and create a presentation promoting their side. Students refute each others...
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Should Britain Leave the EU?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze the reasons to why Great Britain wants to leave the European Union. In this European Union lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students participate in a debate on the European...
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A Chronology of the Holocaust

For Teachers 8th - 10th
A straightforward chronology of the Holocaust lists events from 1930 to 1945. Connects to a page with links to extensive resources and information about the Holocaust. Use as a resource for student inquiry into the Holocaust. 
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The Worldly Philosophers by Robert Louis Heilbroner

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
CliffsNotes provides a list of study questions to help your high schoolers grapple with The Worldly Philosophers. Some of them are simple and straight forward, while others offer an opportunity to dig in deeper! Consider printing this...

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