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Lending a Helping Hand

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the work of North American NGOs and select one to support with a financial contribution as a class. For this philanthropic research lesson, students consider the work of Benjamin Franklin, defining good citizenship and...
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George Washington on the Sedition Act

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history instructional activity, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then...
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. Students should examine the point of view each of the accounts is written from...
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Troop Surge vs. Redeployment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore American foreign policy regarding the war in Iraq. In this Iraq debate lesson, students examine videos and documents about the pros and cons of keeping American troops in Iraq.
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Legislating neutrality

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the Merchants of death thesis.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders explain the Neutrality Laws.  Students assess the overall effectiveness of US neutrality policy. 
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A Toolbox for Preventing Genocide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the implications of genocide. In this genocide instructional activity, students reflect on the response of America to genocide in Armenia, Rwanda, and Darfur. Students consider how to prevent the loss of human life...
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Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 12 matching questions regarding Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Early 19th Century: The Conservative Reaction

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history instructional activity, students answer 20 matching questions regarding the early 19th century. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Reformation and Religious Wars

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 21 matching questions regarding the Protestant Reformation and religious wars. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Famous Peacemakers - Creating a Declaration of Peace

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create written reports about a famous peacemaker. In this peacemaker lesson plan, students use books and the internet to research someone who is famous for creating peace in the world and write a report on it.
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The Alien and Sedition Acts: Defining American Freedom

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders analyze primary source documents.  Students write an essay using writing prompts. 
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The Bush Doctrine

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze the Bush Doctrine and its effects on foreign policy. In this foreign policy lesson, students read and discuss the Bush Doctrine. Students research and debate on whether or not the Bush Doctrine should be part of U.S....
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"I am determined to prove a villain" Richard III, Shakespeare, and the Creation of Villains

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students create a list of historical and fictional figures to identify their villainous behaviors and qualities. In this Shakespeare lesson, students discuss historical and fictional villains and their common characteristics. Students...
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Intermediate Sentence Completion: 32

For Students 4th - 6th
In this sentence completion learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions where they complete the sentence with one word. Students complete 10 questions.
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Advanced Sentence Completion: 14

For Students 6th - 8th
In this sentence completion worksheet, middle schoolers fill in the blank for the correct word for each sentence. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Click on "show all" to see the rest of the worksheet.
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The Cherokee: The Principal People (Ani-Yunwiya), 1700 - 1838

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students read passages and research the Cherokee Tribe and write an account of a typical day as a Cherokee Native American. In this Cherokee lesson plan, students listen to Cherokee music, read Cherokee passages, fill out worksheets, and...
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Presidents and the Constitution: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison and the Barbary Pirates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean. In this American history lesson, students read a narrative regarding the conflict between the Barbary Pirates and the United States under the leadership of Washington, Adams,...
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Chiune Sugihara, Living by Gandhian Principles

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders read about Chiune Sugihara and analyze the moral situations he faced. In this morality instructional activity, 7th graders read chapters from A Special Fate, Chiune Sugihara: Hero of the Holocaust and analyze his moral...
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Benjamin Franklin

For Students 8th - 12th
In this early American history worksheet, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin.
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The Basilica of the Assumption-A Symbol of Freedom

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the importance of the Basilica of Assumption and the development of the Catholic Church in Maryland. In this social studies lesson plan, 4th graders discuss the Basilica of the Assumption and the Catholic Church.
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British oil dispute with Argentina deepens

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the conflict about oil between Britain and Argentina. In this Political conflict lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students write an email to their teacher about Black Gold in...
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Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, high schoolers read an article titled "Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War," and then make a list of key dates and events from the selection.
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Events Leading to World War II in Europe

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read "Events Leading to World War II in Europe," and then write time lines based on the information presented.
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Ingrid Betancourt

For Students 4th - 6th
For this EIngrid Betancourt worksheet, students read about the life of the politician, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

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