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Jeffersonianism at the Bar

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders participate in a political roundtable discussion. In this Jeffersonianism lesson, 11th graders role play individuals from the 19th century and discuss issues of the Federalist period.
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Identify the Parts of a Newspaper features of informational text, newspaper format

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Young readers make sense out of the wealth of information in newspapers with this helpful reference document. Pointing out basic features like headings, articles, bylines, and captions this resource is a great tool for introducing...
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Citizenship Then and Now: Comparing Ancient Rome and Contemporary American Society

For Teachers 6th Standards
Class members research citizenship in Ancient Rome and in the United States and use the provided graphic organizers to compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens in these two democracies.
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Our Country's People, Lesson Two

For Students 6th - 8th
In this US government worksheet, students answer 8 multiple choice questions about the laws, courts, and Constitution of the United States.
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Using Articles with Names of Countries

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this using articles with names of countries worksheet, students read the explanations and examples of using the with names of countries, then interactively select the correct article for 20 countries with immediate online feedback and...
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Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
For this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 21 matching questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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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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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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Where in the World is Rubber?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine rubber.  In this natural rubber lesson students identify a naturally producing rubber location and present a detailed description of a rubber producing country. 
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Exploring the Life of a Slave

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore importance of abolitionists who worked to advance freedoms of black Americans prior to/during Reconstruction era, read and identify key concepts in Frederick Douglass's narrative, recognize how Douglass's slave...
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Lives, Fortunes, Sacred Honor

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover details regarding the signers of the Declaration of Independence. In this civics lesson, students read mini-biographies of some of the signers of the document. Students then create a model of one of the 10 signers.
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Brochure of African Countries

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Learners research a country in Africa and present the information they found and the brochure they designed to the class while their peers take notes to use as a study guide for the exam.
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African Folk Tales

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders listen to, recite, and research African folktales. They research African artwork to add to their original folk tales which they write.
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Civil Liberties and National Security

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils identify the civil liberties outlined in the U.S. Bill of Rights and discuss the importance of these liberties in today's society. They research examples of when Congress has taken legislative action to protect national security.
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Separate But Equal Video

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders watch the video "Separate But Equal." They choose an incident or event from the video that is interesting or meaningful to them and write an objective news article and an editorial.
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Liberty Defined

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders express their views of liberty through creative writing. They view video segments about the history of the Statue of Liberty.
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D-Day: A Call to Courage

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students examine the events surrounding the D-Day invasion. They watch and discuss a documentary, answer discussion questions, conduct Internet research, simulate war correspondents going ashore, and create a multimedia presentation.
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Ilunga's Harvest Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners study the concept of culturally based impulse to share as opposed to watching out for oneself or family by reading and responding to "Ilunga's Harvest."
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Give Me Liberty

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define the term "liberty." They explore the concept of liberty in our nation's history and how it is reflected throughout our rich culture. Students connect the office of the presidency to our nations' development and its place...
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Chapter 2 Test: Government and The Economy

For Students 7th - 8th
In this US government and economy worksheet, students complete a chapter test. They match words associated with the topic to their definitions. They list the three main branches of the government, describe the role of the President, tell...
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Helping Ourselves: Why Philanthropy Works

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the concept of philanthropy. In this civics lesson, students investigate the role of philanthropy in our society, and how it makes life better for all.
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Vocabulary Building Worksheet

For Students 5th - 10th
In this vocabulary activity, students fill in the blanks for sentences and answer definition questions about vocabulary words. Students complete 4 pages, with 6 words each and 18 questions per page.
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From the Right to Intervene to the Responsibility to Protect

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine humanitarian work and how it has evolved.  In this humanitarian lesson students complete an in class activity then discuss their findings.
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Volcano Under the City

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners examine the different flow rates of liquids and how lava's viscosity influences flow.  For this liquids lesson students complete several handouts and a lab activity.

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