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Constitution Day
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students find 20 terms related to the Constitution by reading the clues and complete the puzzle.
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5th Grade Social Studies
In this social studies learning exercise, 5th graders answer multiple choice questions about important court cases, World War II, Abraham Lincoln, and more. Students complete 14 questions.
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Foundations
Students investigate the history of literature in America by looking at the types of genres first read in the United States. They look at the foundations of how the original colonists had the intention of transmitting religious and moral...
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Rachel Carson
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Rachel Carson and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Two Constitutions
Fourth graders participate in a teacher-lead discussion about the United States Constitution and the California State Constitution. They compare the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution with Califonia's Declaration of...
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JUSTICE
Students analyze the role that Alabama played in three major events of American History and how those roles contributed to Alabama being dubbed the "Cradle of the Confederacy" and the "Birthplace of the Modern Civil Rights Movement."
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Who To Believe?
Students interpret meaning from opposing views on the same topic, and discuss that there is often so much "spin" and "hidden agendas" in the media.
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The Role of the United Nations in Postwar Iraq
Young scholars study the history of the United Nations and answer study questions regarding the role of the UN in present day post-war Iraq.
McGraw Hill
Proofreading Exercise
In this proofreading activity, students rewrite a paragraph to correct various errors. Students must find and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and usage.
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Exploring Heroism
Students research heroism online. In this heroism lesson plan, students use the documentary of Heroes of Ground Zero to explore the theme of heroism. Students complete five days of activities to research and participate in activities...
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Mississippi Writers' Page: Ida B. Wells Barnett
The University of Mississippi offers a detailed biography of Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) the famous freedom fighter is offered at this site. It includes an extensive bibliography of her works, and works about her, as well as some...
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Freedom of Information: Ernest Hemingway
The whole FBI file on Ernest Hemingway (1898-1961 CE) as it was collected during Hemingway's lifetime, is available at this site.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Yearning to Breathe Free: Muckrakers and Activism [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that leads learners through an examination of the role of muckrakers in the development of investigative journalism. Students work to identify...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Renascence Editions: Regulation of the Press [Pdf]
At this site from the University of Oregon you can read Defoe's arguments for a free press as they were published in 1704.
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North Central Internet News: Trend in Tort Reform Laws
"No fault, no individual freedom, no responsibility" - a commentary on Tort Reform and, in the opinion of the writer, a camouflage to end the fundamental right to have remedy when injury or damage occurs as the result of a wrong...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Utopian Promise: William Penn
Quaker and son of the founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn's utopian dreams for America were compiled into a large collection highlighting his views of American ideals of politics. Click on "William Penn Activities" for related resources.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Jonathan Edwards
This is a brief biography of seventeenth century minister and missionary Jonathan Edwards who documented his sermons. Click on "Jonathan Edwards Activities" for more resources.
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Pam Munoz Ryan's Web Site
The official website of Pam Munoz Ryan, who won the Pura Belpre Award for "Esperanza Rising." Find the rest of her books noted as well as a biography.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
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