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The Judiciary in American History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the influence of political and societal forces on judicial decisions. Among the topics they examine are the selection of judges and the cause and effect relationship between politics, society, and the law. to...
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The Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the time period of the Industrial revolution in American history.  In this American History instructional activity, 8th graders read the chapter on this time period.  Students create a presentation on this time...
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What Effect Does A Communities Attitudes/Values/And Beliefs Effect Student Behavior And Influence Curriculum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how race relations effect the kinds and amount of educational resources individual schools receive within a school district.
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The Trial of Dred Scott

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the trial of Dred Scott. They investigate the New York Times reporter and simulate writing about the trial for a newspaper. They identify the 5Ws from the play using a graphic organizer and present their findings to the...
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Freedom of Expression in Special Places

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify at least three places presenting First Amendment problems. They analyze how the First Amendment applies to school newspapers. Students argue for and against limiting First Amendment rights in school. They analyze th...
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The 1955 Flood and Its Changes

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore Connecticut history. In this 1955 flood lesson, 7th graders compare maps of Putnam, CT before and after the flood. Students also read eyewitness accounts in order to prepare for a debate about the Thompson Dam.
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Society in the 1950s (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students respond to 8 matching questions regarding 1950's America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Pledge of Allegiance

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils study the history of the Pledge of Allegiance. They investigate the First Amendment concept of separation of Church and state using Internet resources.
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Bang to Rights

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the rights of British prisoners. In this current events instructional activity, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the British justice system and voting practices....
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Fun with Jury Trials

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students take a true or false quiz about jury trials and then gain understanding of interesting facts. It is basically again, an outline that students have as the teacher lectures. The quiz would be for students to remember for further...
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District Decisions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students review census data and examine the manner in which reapportionment and redistricting occurs. They, in groups, debate a proposed change in the way congressional districts are drawn and present their debates to the class.
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Individual Rights - The Right To Equal Protection

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the concepts of equal protection, discrimination, affirmative action, and racial profiling. They analyze the Equal Protection Clause, participate in a mock trial, and discuss the different parts of the trial.
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The Trial of Standing Bear

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the story of Standing Bear and his people as they defied the U.S. Governemt and returned to their homes in Omaha. Their arrest was followed by a trial which the Ponca people won.
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Latinos and the Fourteenth Amendment: A Primary Source Document Activity

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the effect of the Fourteenth Amendment.  In this US History lesson, 8th graders read and analyze primary source documents.  Students write a three minute paper demonstrating their understanding of the fourteenth...
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Reconstruction (1865–1877)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the causes and effects of Reconstruction following the American Civil War.
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Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze historic rulings that played roles in the Civil Rights Movement. In this civil right lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding Plessy v. Ferguson, Sipuel v. Board of Regents of the University of...
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Idioms: Nature 2

For Students 6th - 8th
In this English idioms about nature worksheet, students interpret sayings about nature and complete sentences using them correctly.
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America responds to Dred Scott

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the reactions Americans had to the Dred Scott decision.  In this American History lesson plan, 11th graders read editorials from newspapers.  Students analyze these editorials and audio tapes from that time. 
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Law Day: Constitutional Law Outline

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students receive information about laws. Some of the categories include powers of the federal government, federal powers vs. state powers, and the Bill of Rights. It is in an outline form that looks like the student follows along with...
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Listerine: Miracle Liquid or Product in Search of a Purpose?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze and research the claims of Listerine advertisements and commercials. They observe commercials and ads, then participate in numerous activities to determine the credibility of the claims made by Listerine. ...
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Segregation - The Jim Crow Law

For Students 5th - 7th
In this segregation worksheet, learners read about the Jim Crow Laws and the effects they had on African Americans. Students learn about inequality during this time period.
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Kennedy's New Frontier (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding the Kennedy presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Development of Antitrust Enforcement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze antitrust enforcement. In this American economics lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the free market system and antitrust laws. Students respond to discussion questions...
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Government Reform - Term Limits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the need for term limits. In this U.S. government lesson plan, students read selected articles about the pros and cons of term limits. Students then survey their class regarding their opinion of term limits. Students...

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