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Words For Playing Silent Scrabble
In this literacy worksheet, students work to create a game board to use the words on this list. They should practice reading and spelling them.
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External Influences 3: Legal and Political
Students examine the impact of regulation on business activities and present written reports. They conduct research on food labelling and regulation.
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Historical Perspective and the contributions to the development of national and world-view of Arkansas
Students study the development of national and world-views of Arkansas. They discuss how people and events have shaped the image of Arkansas.
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Lorna Doone
Students examine life in the early 17th century by viewing a film called "Lorna Donne". They identify the politcal scene at the time while noting the major characters. They practice using new vocabulary as well.
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External Influences 3: Legal and Political
Students examine the regulations imposed on businesses. They practice their analysis and evaluation skills in a written report. They present their findings to the class.
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Tommyknockers
Students explore the folklore of Tommyknockers. They discuss why the Tommyknockers were important to miners. Students make a favorite snack of the Tommyknockers, Cornish pastries.
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Powerful Signatures
Students experience famous historical documents that were initiated and propelled by signatures such as Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution. They create a school amendment using the information gathered.
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Charles Cornwallis (1738 1805)
Charles Cornwallis began his career sympathizing with the colonist's views before the Revolutionary War, but loyalty to the king won out when called upon to suppress the rebellion in America. Learn about major events in his life, battles...
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Open Library: In the Camp of Cornwallis
This ebook version of Everett T. Tomlinson's In The Camp Of Cornwallis: Being The Story Of Reuben Denton And His Experiences During The New Jersey Campaign Of 1777 has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Washington Records the British Surrender at Yorktown
See a copy of George Washington's diary, written in his own hand, which describes the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. From a collection in the Library of Congress.
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West Wind Internet: Daphne Du Maurier
This site offers numerous links to a wealth of information on du Maurier (1907-1989 CE). Among the links are video clips of du Maurier in her home in Cornwall, a bibliography of her works, a companion to her novels, plays and films,a...
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University of Maryland
Howard County Public School System: British Surrender at Yorktown [Pdf]
Based on sourcing, students will determine which of the two pieces of historical evidence depicting the same event, the surrender of General Charles Cornwallis and the British forces at Yorktown, Virginia on October 19, 1781, is the most...
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Unesco: United Kingdom: Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape
Much of the landscape of Cornwall and West Devon was transformed in the 18th and early 19th centuries as a result of the rapid growth of pioneering copper and tin mining. Its deep underground mines, engine houses, foundries, new towns,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Cornwall, 1908
A detailed travel map of the southwestern tip of England from 1908, showing portions of Cornwall County. The map shows first class and secondary roads, railways, cities, towns, ports, rivers, terrain and coastal features of the area....
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania: Cornwall Iron Furnace
An image of the Cornwall Iron Furnace.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Duke of Cornwall and York
(1865- ) Duke of Cornwall and York
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis, key figure in the peace process between Britain and America.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis, born 1738; died 1805.
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National Park Service: The Moore House and Articles of Capitulation
The National Park Service provides a brief history of the Moore House where the surrender of Cornwallis took place. The Articles of Capitulation are explained as well.
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National Park Service: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
"The Americans fought like demons," a quote from Cornwallis on the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Find historical highlights and biographical notes on Nathanael Greene and Lord Cornwallis.