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Bill of Rights: Rights and Responsibilities

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the meaning of freedom.  In this U.S. History lesson, students research the Declaration of Independence and how it relates to American freedom by completing activities and a mock trial.
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Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo - Essay Questions

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 35 multiple choice questions about Plato's "Euthyphro," "Apology," "Crito," and "Phaedo." 
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Gun Control and Terrorism: Laws or Loopholes?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Second Amendment of the Constitution. They research and organize key arguments and other fundementals of gun control. They participate in a debate defending the wording of the Second Amendment.
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The Roman Empire (60 BCE-160 CE)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about ancient Rome. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Bridging the gap between the U.S. and Cuba

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the events that led to the strained relationship between Cuba and the United States.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders create an illustrated timeline of Cuba-U.S. relations.  Students write an...
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World War II

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine primary sources to explore the events leading to World War II. In this World War II lesson, 5th graders  develop questions and research answers from information found in primary documents. Students view a video...
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"Breadline": The Great Depression Causes, Consequences and Recovery

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars compare prices of popular items of late 1920s to cost of those items presently, determine which companies are best in which to invest, analyze causes and consequences of stock market crash of 1929, and evaluate...
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The Greek Alphabet: More Familiar Than You Think!

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this Greek alphabet lesson, pupils explore the Phoenician origins to the Greek alphabet. Learners compare Greek letters to current letters and write a paragraph about the life of students in ancient Greece. They also identify...
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declaration of Independence

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research the Declaration of Independence and its impact. They assemble puzzle pieces of the declaration and create their own declaration of independence including grievances and resolution.
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Why Is North Korea Going At It Alone?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the division of North and South Korea. They identify the ideological differences and the tensions between the two countries. They discuss the threat of nuclear weapons as well.
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Westward Expansion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Westward Expansion Movement of U.S. history. In this Westward movement lesson, students use primary and secondary source documents research personal accounts of those who travelled west during the era....
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia-Shifting Ground Political Cartoon-Introduction

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore the relationship between the Creek, Cherokee, and European/American cultures prior to the American Revolution.  Students do Internet research to identify and explain  changes in these cultures, then ...
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The Equator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills lesson, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Learners write an article based...
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Sixth Grade Social Studies Test

For Students 6th
In this social studies worksheet, 6th graders complete multiple choice questions about weapons, colonies, Native Americans, and more. Students complete 30 questions.
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What Are Our Common Values?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make a poster. In this values lesson plan, students read the Preamble to the Constitution and discuss the core democratic values that are found there and in the Declaration of Independence. Students are each assigned a core...
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To Sign or Not to Sign: The Ultimate Constitution Day Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 12th
Students examine the ratification process. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students discuss the ratification process and read a play based on the process. Students debate the ratification process and determine whether they...
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Follow the Marx

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore communism from historical and theoretical perspectives to present to fellow classmates at a teach-in. Each team of students be responsible for researching and presenting on one of the suggested topics in the lesson.
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Setting Boundaries

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the determination of the boundaries of various countries. They work in small groups to research a country's political history and past boundary issues and territorial disputes.
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Social Sstudies: Change in Space and Time

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the dynamics of change and compare and contrast it with other cultures. They cite examples of how people change over time and explain why it is necessary. Students organize a skit, Webpage, or Powerpoint presentation...
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The Iroquois Nation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the culture of the Iroquois in order to write a new version of Cinderella. In this lesson plan on the traditions and life of the Iroquois, students engage in several activities, 8 different center and conduct research to...
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Twisted Textbook

For Students 6th - 8th
In this paragraph structure learning exercise, students read an excerpt about Europe and identify the sentences that focus on human characteristics as well as physical characteristics. Students rewrite the selection as two paragraphs...
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The Preamble to the Constitution: How Do You Make a More Perfect Union?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze the Preamble of the Constitution and identify the historical context that led to its wording. They, in groups, interpret phrases from the Preamble, examine relevant court cases and create illustrations for their portion...
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Mary Todd Tours the World

For Teachers K - 5th
Pupils analyze how distinguishing another culture encourages us to respect each other. They research culture and all its avenues, recognizing and comprehending the relationship between people and geography. Ultimately, they can apply...
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2nd Grade - Act. 28: Calendar & Weather Book

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders will track the weather patterns throughout the school year. This project spans the school year and takes five minutes per day or less. Measuring, data collection, and predictions are all explored throughout this relevant...

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