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Europe 1914

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Europe 1914 map worksheet, pupils note the 9 regions of the Europe labeled on the map and their relevance to World War II.
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Revolutionary Money

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Examine paper money from the American revolution! Historians study the paper bills and discuss the history of money. How has money changed over the times? Activities are included. 
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World Religions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the symbols and historical figures of the five main religions of the world. They participate in a class discussion, listen to a lecture and take notes, and write five Haikus, one about each major religion of...
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Europe after World War I

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this Europe after World War I map worksheet, students note the 11 regions of the Europe labeled on the map.
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Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this African history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present.
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Brave New World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a video about the effects of World War II on the map of Europe. They discuss the video and answer questions. They work together to identify accomplishments that best represent American culture.
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Nevada Mines 1850-1880

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the Nevada mining of 1850-1880. In this history lesson, students investigate the Comstock Lode and examine the mining tools that were used to search for silver and gold.
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Locating The Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify major players in the Cold War and place them on a world map. They identify the two superpowers location on the map as well as their allies. Students analyze how the world divided itself.
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How Islands Form

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners how islands form, rising water levels, growth of coral, and volcanoes. They complete Island Investigation worksheets after researching island formation on various Internet websites.
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Number The Stars

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars read a book about prejudices that occur in our daily lives. They describe characters in the book. Students discuss real life events of World War II and the Holocaust. Young scholars simulate hiding Jews from the German...
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Number the Stars

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners read Number the Stars. In this social studies instructional activity, students read the story and use a map of western Europe and identify the countries involved in the war. Learners locate the cities of Denmark that are...
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The Expansion of The United States, 1846-1848

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students interpret historical maps,identify territories acquired by the United States in the 1840s. Also they identify states later formed from these territories. The primary sources for the lesson are the maps found in the lesson's...
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Queen Victoria: Royal Family Values

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explain how Queen Victoria's reign defined an era and helped Britain reach the status of world power.
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Facts About Australia: Fill-In-The-Blank

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this geography worksheet on Australia, pupils fill in blanks in a paragraph about Australia with words from a word bank; the paragraph contains basic facts about geography, settlement, etc.
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Longitude & Latitude

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders role play as ship's captains to study longitude and latitude.
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The Abolitionist Movement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Abolitionist Movement in Delaware. In groups, they examine a petition presented to the general assembly and an anti-slavery broadside. They compare and contrast the two documents and develop their own broadside to...
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The Abolitionist Movement

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine a petition presented by the Quakers to the Delaware General Assembly in 1785 and an anti-slavery broadside published in 1836.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Uk of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this site to explore the United Kingdom. Learn about the UK's flag, geography, map, explorers, animals, scientists, explorers and more.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: United Kingdom: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of the United Kingdom.
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Lizard Point: Wales: Provinces Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the provinces in the country of Wales in the United Kingdom.
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: England

For Students 3rd - 8th
"London is a teeming, exciting city, but the English countryside is not to be missed, especially with plenty of castles, great places for walks on the moors and rocky coast, lakes, and woodlands." Explore the geography and culture of...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the United Kingdom. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Scotland

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile and travel guide to the European nation of Scotland, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Primo History: Geographic Background and Concepts: Industrial Revolution [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Geography played an important role in shaping patterns of early industrialization. Industrialization, in turn, played a major role in reshaping the geography of those regions in which it occurred.