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The Legacy of Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady

For Teachers Pre-K - 9th
In the wake of her recent passing, spend some time acquainting your class with the life of a woman who was highly influential in politics.
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World War II: Internment in Hawaii

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine world history by writing an essay in class. In this World War II instructional activity, students identify the attack on Pearl Harbor, the response from the U.S and the effect it had on Japanese-Americans. Students...
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The Decision to Go to War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine President Bush's decision to go to war with Iraq. They work together to discuss a topic related to this given to them by their teacher. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
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The Spanish American War (1898-1901)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Spanish American War. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Women in the Civil War: Ladies, Contraband and Spies

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Civil War  instructional activity, students research diaries, letters, and photographs of women...
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European History

For Students 5th
In this world history worksheet , 5th graders look for information related to the history of Europe. They view the facts from a map and apply them to different activities.
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Navigating Through Capital History

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the history of Tallahassee using a Website and other materials to determine why the capital is where it is today. They organize the information on a timeline and investigate the "heart" of Florida.
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Secretary of Commerce

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers gain understanding of economic history of United States in twentieth century by examining role of Department of Commerce. Student groups each analyze one quarter of twentieth century by researching role of Department of...
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War Stories

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students watch the film "The Perilous Fight: America's World War II in Color". Using the film, they work together to develop proper interview questions to use while talking to World War II veterns. After the interview, they research...
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Visual History of the Civil War III

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, 8th graders analyze various images about the Civil War. Students write an essay in relation to the images of the Civil War.
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History of Change

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the history of Liberia to foster a better understanding of the current situation and reflect on the role of the United States as peacekeeper there.
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Weapons Of War: The Monitor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the building of the first warships of the Civil War. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students compare and contrast two battleships of the era using a graphic organizer. They also compose a...
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Memories of War

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students consider how World War II impacted Europe. For this D-Day lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the invasion, its conditions, and the people who fought. Suggested activities are...
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Japanese Prisoner of War Camps

For Students 5th - 6th
In this World War II worksheet, students read the 10 clues about Japan's prisoners of war during the war. Students use the clues to find 10 words to complete the crossword puzzle.
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History of the Americas: Causes of the Civil War

For Students 9th - 12th
For this American Civil War worksheet, high schoolers respond to 36 short answer questions that require them to define people and events that were significant during the war.
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GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students engage in a video activity to research the effects of war upon the Japanese to live in the world after World War II. They answer specific questions in order to complete the unit.
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History of the Americas: Causes of the Civil War

For Students 8th - 12th
For this American Civil War worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the causes of the war and then respond to 35 short answer questions about how the war began.
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The Cold War (1945–1963)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history learning exercise, learners respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the Cold War. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise.
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The People of World War Two

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students explore how those children returning felt isolated and how shocked they were by the changes in Britain. They explain the impact that World War Two had upon the generation born during the war. Students explore how people felt...
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Black And Asian Involvement in World War 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read story excerpts from the BBC WW2 People's War archive to discover the contributions and obstacles faced by Asian and Black participants in World War 2 British forces. They prepare a radio report describing the commonwealth...
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The Cold War: Solving the Mystery of History with Voices on Vinyl

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the Cold War Era. In this world history lesson, 8th graders discover the positions taken by countries during the Cold War as they listen to lectures regarding the major events and turning points in the Cold War....
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World War I (1914–1919)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about World War I. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Civil War 1850–1865

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the American Civil War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Korean War (1950-1953)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Korean War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

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