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Prehistoric Discoveries

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners agree or disagree with several statements about ancient animals, then read a news article about recent prehistoric discoveries. In this earth science and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a...
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AP US History Test Review

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Every major concept, key term, and definition that an AP US history student should know for a test prep session and the big exam is right here in this comprehensive, well-organized study guide. 
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Lewis and Clark: Prized Possessions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the role of Sacagawea as part of the Corps of Discovery. In this Lewis and Clark expedition activity, students discover details about Sacagawea's wampum belt and then create their own wampum belts using their computer...
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Scientists Discover Giant Frog Fossil

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students examine a world map and read a news article about the discovery of a giant frog fossil. In this earth science and current event lesson plan, the teacher introduces an article with a discussion about continental drift and a...
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Geometry, Pi, and Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
By working together, pairs of students will complete a Pi webquest. Using the internet, they examine the ways people in the Ancient Civilizations of Egypt, Babylonia and Greece used Pi. To end the instructional activity, they review the...
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The Challenges Ahead

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the physical obstacles that the Lewis and Clark expedition encountered on its journey. They report what challenges these physical obstacles might have posed. They review a modern-day map and explain if the obstacles...
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US Presidential Election Process and the Campaign Trail

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners campaign for president. In this presidential election lesson plan, students discuss the process of electing presidents, write their own campaign songs, research a campaign train schedule, and create campaign maps.