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Ponce de Leon

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explain that the discoveries of Ponce de Leon were important, both in and of themselves and to the destinies of Europeans and Native Americans. They write an essay highlighting two of his important discoveries.
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Where In The World Is Bermuda?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students locate the Island of Bermuda, and identify its absolute and relative location.
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Spain and Bullfighting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research Spain and bullfighting. They use the Internet and other reference materials. Spain's bullfighting festivals and activities will be used as a springboard for inspiring students to write creatively.
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A Taste of the Caribbean

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils are introduced to the foods and traditions of the Caribbean. In groups, they brainstorm their own definition of culture and review the physical and political geography of the Caribbean. They spend time sampling different foods...
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Immigration and American Life Graphing Immigration Data

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice graphing immigration data from the Caribbean. After practicing making their own graphs, they make the final graph and label it accordingly. They work together to determine the six most populated states of immigrants...
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Introduction to Selected Documents from the Roxcy Bolton Collection

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars listen to a guided imagery exercise that takes them back to 1969. They brianstorm ideas to try to discover why they would not be allowed to sit at an empty table at a Burdines lunch counter in 1969. They read letters...
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Island formation

For Teachers 2nd - 11th
Learners explain what an island is, and distinguish islands from similar landforms. They compare and contrast the different ways in which islands are formed.
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Compare the United States Government with Other Political Systems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the U.S. form of government and illustrate other forms of government found throughout the world. They explain the similarities and differences between the U.S and other governments.
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The Early Tensions of the Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers uncover the roots of the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson, students research the political philosophies of the Soviet Union and the United States during the era as they define key vocabulary and discuss government...
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Taking it to the Streets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the concept of cultural diffusion. They give examples of cultural diffusion throughout history; e.g. the development of Cuban music and dance. Students explain how cultural diffusion impacts civilizations, past and...
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What about Continental Drift?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the Continental Drift by researching for evidence of continental movement. The teaching explains the theory of plate tectonics and the Earth's magnetic field. They conclude the lesson by watching the video of "In...
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Antislavery Sentiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the basic facts of the Amistad slave ship case. They are challenged to test their powers of close reading by being asked to summarize the decision handed down by the Supreeme Court of the United States in 1841. Students...
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Tale of Two Speeches

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students view and read portions of John F. Kennedy's Cuban Missile Crisis speech from October 22, 1962. Later in the year, students recall what they remember about the speech and use a Venn Diagram to compare it to Patrick Henry's...
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Cabeza de Vaca

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe the 1529 map of the Gulf of Mexico and describe the accuracy of the map, including the unknown landscape that Cabeza de Vaca would traverse. They read the discuss the excerpt of his journey including his treatment...
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How Many Days To America?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine how many different types of immigrant groups came to America. They discuss how immigrants feel when moving to a new place. They read the story, "How Many Days to America" by Eve Bunting and discuss how some...
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Science: Finlay and Yellow Fever

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the work of Carlos J. Finlay and his contributions to science. Once they have discussed his theories about diseases, they create tables comparing diseases that use insects as carriers. The lesson also includes a...
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Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars compare and contrast historical and contemporary photographs of important figures in African American history. For this photography analysis lesson, students learn key photography vocabulary and use a Venn Diagram to...
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The Birth of the American Empire as Seen Through Political Cartoons (1896-1905)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of political cartoons. In this political cartoons lesson plan, students examine political cartoons from different time periods in American history and respond to questions regarding them.
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Justice in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources for evidence of intent and purpose. In this American government lesson plan, 11th graders compose a one-page response explaining their understanding of "justice." Students read and examine quotes...
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The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the philosophy of government. In this types of  government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
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The Need for Laws

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law instructional activity, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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Deciphering the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning of...
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Cold War Wars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this Cold War worksheet, students respond to short answer questions regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Chinese Civil War. There are 5 short answer questions regarding each of the conflicts.
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Cold War Wars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students respond to 21 short answer questions regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Chinese Civil War.

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