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Fishing in the Grand Banks

For Students 6th - 12th
In this fishing worksheet, students read about the fishing trends off of Newfoundland, Canada and how fishing has effected fish populations. Students complete 5 short answer questions based on the reading.
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Ancient Egypt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Ancient Egypt worksheet, students read a 2 page article on Ancient Egypt, answer 3 statements as true or false and choose which multiple choice answers best answers 3 questions/statements.
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Random Strategies in Archaeology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers critically evaluate cultures according to their artifacts. In this Random Strategies in Archaeology lesson, Students interpret evidence in order to better understand ancient societies. High schoolers watch films that...
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CyberHunt: Ancient China

For Teachers K - 6th
Students participate in various web based activities about ancient China in order to discover the accomplishments of this extraordinary culture. In this history lesson, students explore the Chinese paper making recipes, and the special...
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Drawing From Nature

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students observe similarities and differences of natural objects. In this observation lesson plan, students use a magnifying glass to identify the details of objects.
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Create a Community Tree Tour

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students study tree identification. In this tree identification lesson, students design and assemble a tree tour booklet describing 5 trees found in their community. The booklet should feature common and Latin names of the species, a...
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Dinosaurs 1: Where Are the Dinosaurs?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore dinosaurs and their extinction. In this dinosaur lesson, students view dinosaur websites and videos to gain an understanding of the world long ago. Discussion questions follow. Students create a paper mache dinosaur egg.
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Discovering the Journal of Augustus Pelletier

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore journals. In this Discovering the Journal of Augustus Pelletier activity, students read the historical fiction book and conduct research activities to validate events in the plot that reflect the Lewis and Clark...
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Icon Adoration: The Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study idol worship in the Byzantine Empire and the separation it cause between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. In this Byzantine Empire instructional activity, students study pictograph transparencies and take a pop...
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The Reformation and Religious Wars

For Students 9th - 12th
For 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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Vocabulary in Conversation

For Students 6th - 7th
In this vocabulary in conversation worksheet, students enter the word in the dialog based on context clues, with answers available.
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How many cards do we need to display the dates of the month on the wall?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students determine how many number cards are needed to display the dates of the month. In this place value notation lesson, students write numbers on blank cards to see how many are needed of each number to makes all the dates...
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Tennessee Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Tennessee worksheet, students read a selection about the history of Tennessee, then complete a set of 10 true/false questions. 
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The First Thanksgiving

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars research the first Thanksgiving. In this first Thanksgiving lesson plan, students research the Internet about how the first Thanksgiving came about between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims. They complete a KWL chart,...
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We All Need Trees

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete a guessing game. In this tree products instructional activity, students view various household items and try to determine if they were made from trees. They discuss their findings and then read books about trees.
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Arrest of the Maryland Legislature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Civil War history worksheet, young scholars read and discuss a selection regarding the arrest of the Maryland legislature.
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Weather or Not

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore weather. In this meteorology lesson plan, 6th graders create weather instruments and compare and contrast weather data.
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Hindsight is 20-20Presidential First 100 DaysPresentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American history lesson, students research the first 100 days of several American Presidents. Students use their research findings...
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Printing Press

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate the impact of the printing press on society.  In this printing press lesson, students discuss occupations and industries that have grown up due to the invention of the printing press.  Students work in...
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Charlemagne

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine the life and accomplishments of Charlemagne. In this medieval times activity, students create timelines that feature events of Charlemagne's life. Students record the events as well as Charlemagne's opinion of the events...
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Feudalism and the Magna Carta

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students compare the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights. For this historical comparison lesson, students examine primary sources of three significant historical documents. Students create a chart in a compare and contrast format, then...
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Europe – Religion and Reformation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Reformation. In this European history lesson, 9th graders explore the 95 theses of Martin Luther and discuss the reaction of the Roman Catholic Church to his ideas. Students then take a quiz based on the lesson.
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Heavens Above

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the stars and their positions.  In this astronomy instructional activity students see how scientists can predict the positions of the stars and can tell how they would have appeared in the past. 
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Recycling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine biodegradable materials. In this recycling instructional activity, students research biodegradable materials. Learners break into groups and design a product that is completely made of biodegradable materials. Students...