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PERSONA PROJECT

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role and influence of the major political, literary, and artistic figures in Russian history and in present-day Russia.
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Countries Bordering Russia Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 14 identification questions regarding countries that border Russia. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Russian Revolution

For Students 6th - 7th
For this Russian Revolution worksheet, students read about Tsarist Russia, Communism, the February Revolution, the October Revolution, and Russia's Civil War. Students answer 8 questions about the text.
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The Art of the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe, analyze, and evaluate the history of the Byzantine Empire and Russia from about 300 to 1000 A.D. They emphasis the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions. Students analyze the Byzantine art and architecture.
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Nureyev: After Petipa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine dance and choreography in Russian history. In this Russian history lesson, students discover details about Russian ballet and the work of Marius Petipa as they conduct independent research and present their...
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Making Sense of the World Economy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students apply the economic principles of supply and demand, market economy, competition, unemployment rate, exports and imports and currency exchange rate to China's present economic success and Russia's economic strife.
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Interview The Artists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine athe role of art, music and film in Russian society.
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Understanding Propaganda Throughout History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The exploration of propaganda can provide a motivating way for students to learn about history.
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The Life and Work of Marc Chagall

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The background and work of the artist Marc Chagall can be a great way to teach students about history and art.
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Confronting Two Challenges-One Physical, One Intellectual

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how the author confronted the challenges of a new language and a new culture. They examine how the author's penchant for running featured in his adjustment to the culture of Fuling and in his learning of the Chinese...
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Jan. 3, 1959 | Alaska Becomes a State

For Students 10th - 12th
Make connections with past history and current events with this critical thinking exercise. Kids read background information relating to Alaska's statehood as well as information on oil drilling and Alaska's economy. They put it all...
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The Antebellum South

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Your history students will be on the edges of their seats during this fascinating presentation, which details the abolition movement and slave life during the Antebellum period in the American South. Students will be left agape at the...
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Russia's Colony: Examining the Effects of Russian Colonization

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students respond to the question: How did Russian colonization effect Alaska's history? students examine environmental, cultural, economic, social and political impacts.
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Unification of Italy and Germany

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the unification of Italy and Germany. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Revolution in Russia

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students respond to 20 multiple choice questions regarding the Russian Revolution. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Mayan History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine Mayan contributions to the world. In this Mesoamerican culture lesson, students view a slideshow about the Maya and then peruse books about the accomplishments of the culture. Students create...
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World War II Quiz 1

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, learners answer short answer questions about the history and geography of World War II. Students complete 13 questions.
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Local History

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Young scholars research the history of their own town. They post the findings in an iEARN on line forum. They practice research skills and gain an understanding of local history.
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Defense Mechanisms

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the Cold War roots of the recent debate over the construction of United States and Russian missile defense shields. They begin by reading and discussing the article, Putin Says Russia Would Counter U.S. Shield.
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The Rigors of Learning a New Language

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the immensity of the the task the author undertook to learn Chinese. They examine the rigors involved in learning another language-particularly one as notoriously difficult as Chinese and compare aspects of Chinese...
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The Influence of The Byzantine Empire on Russia and Eastern Europe

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the influence on Russian and Eastern European language, religion, art, and architecture by the Byzantine Empire. They define key vocabulary terms, listen to a lecture and participate in a class discussion, and label a map.
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Imperialism: Locations of Colonial Rule

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the conquest of the Americas. For this Exploration lesson, 8th graders locate the areas of colonization. Students create a visual map of these areas of conquest.
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What They Left Behind: Early Multi-National Influences in the United States

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how the European voyages of discovery influence American culture even today. They map eighteenth century Europe's impact on the United States.
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Hitting the Cold War From All Angles

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use maps, lecture and research to explore the history and social context of the Cold War. They examine films, music and important figures of the era.

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