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The Plan of Government under the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners explore the U.S. plan for federal government. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students investigate a chart on the responsibilities of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches of governments. Learners...
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Woodrow Wilson and American Involvement in the Great War

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine American involvement in World War I. In this World War I lesson, students investigate Wilson's policy of neutrality as they read excerpts from his messages to Congress. Students respond to questions regarding the...
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What Are the Food Groups?

For Teachers K - 4th
Students discover the four main food groups by categorizing their own diet.  In this healthy eating lesson plan, students utilize a chart with pictures of food to identify which food belongs in which food group.  Students...
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Peer Pressure

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students talk about how their peers can influence their behavior. In this peer pressure lesson, students complete a KWL chart on peer pressure, read a handout on peer pressure and break into groups to discuss the information. Students...
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The Grapes of Wrath: Voices from the Great Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Great Depression. In this Great Depression instructional activity, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression as they read...
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Identifying Propaganda Techniques

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this propaganda techniques worksheet, students write the technique next to the sentence read by a candidate. Students complete 12 problems.
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A Kids Guide to...

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students look into their community's historical changes. In this community lesson, students see what draws  people to their community and research important buildings or national historic sites. They look at local architecture and...
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The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples of Canada

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore demographic shifts. In this Canadian Census lesson, students interpret data from the 2006 Census to determine the needs of the Aboriginal population in the country.
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Dishonesty

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars consider the impact of dishonestly. In this ethics lesson plan, students will discuss the pros and cons of dishonesty.
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Making the Case for Progressive Constitutional Changes in Connecticut

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students take a closer look at Constitutional Amendments. In this Progressive Era lesson, students discover how the amendment process works and then examine 4 amendments proposed during the era in Connecticut. Students research primary...
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Interpreting Political Cartoons - "Roaring" 20s

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate 1920's America. In this political cartoon lesson, 11th graders interpret political cartoons from the 1920's and respond to the provided analysis questions that accompany the cartoons.
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Interpreting Political Cartoons – Vietnam Era

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore opinions regarding U.S. involvement in Vietnam. In this primary source analysis instructional activity, 11th graders analyze political cartoons related to the Vietnam War and then respond to the provided...
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Blow, Crack, and Rage

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students add punctuation to a passage from King Lear and compare their version to the First Folio version.  In this Shakespeare and punctuation instructional activity, students discuss the difference punctuation can make on a set of...
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King Lear- Cut a Scene

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the most critical elements of King Lear, Act I using a Silent Scene Model.  In this King Lear lesson plan, students will create a silent scene based on a scene from Act I of King Lear and act out their scenes for...
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Mixed Up Media

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore online journalism. In this journalism lesson, students discover how electronic medias are changing journalism, examine the conventions of electronic media, and discuss the authority and reliability of forms of electronic...
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Work: Popular, Trade, or Scholarly

For Students 10th - 12th
For this popular, trade, or scholarly article worksheet, learners read and review at least three given articles.  Students identify the type of article and give reasons for their choice. Learners are given a list of questions to...
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During Reading Strategies (Visualization)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students develop and apply strategies using visualization. In this reading lesson, students listen to sounds and draw images that depict the audio recordings. Students then apply this visualization strategy to nonfiction material...
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History of the Americas – Mexican Revolution

For Students 8th - 11th
For this Mexican history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Tragic Ten Days of the Mexican Revolution.
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Investigative Reporting: Module 3 'On Assignment'

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners choose and create an investigative journalism piece. In this journalism writing lesson, students work in groups to develop and investigative television show. The end result is for learners to create a video with a 40 minute run...
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Homeless in America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore society by analyzing current events. In this homeless epidemic activity, students discuss the problem of people who don't have housing and the adverse affects on everyday people. Students identify ways to reduce...
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The Bill of Rights Today

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners discuss the Bill of Rights and how the Bill of Rights relates to everyday life. In this Bill of Rights lesson plan, students identify and explain each amendment.
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Jet Engine Magazine

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore physics by creating a magazine cover in class. For this flight lesson, students identify the motion and force that must be generated in order for a jet engine to lift off the ground. Learners create a cover for a...
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The Writing Process

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze well written and poorly written essays and define the four steps in the writing process. In this writing lesson plan, 5th graders edit poorly written essays.
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Thomas Jefferson's Concept of America

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study Thomas Jefferson's concept of America. They read a chapter from the book, Thomas Jefferson's America, and discuss its main events comparing it to current events. Role-playing a citizen from the 1790s, they write a letter...

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