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Australian History for Kids
When did Aboriginal tribes arrive in Australia? When were the Sydney Olympic Games hosted? Review some major events in Australian history with this timeline activity activity.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Children at Work
What a great way to have your class learn about the lives of children in Victorian England. Learners sharpen their research skills as they study the history of children who worked in England. They choose extension projects to complete.
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Test Your Research Skills - Things to do in London
For this research skills worksheet, students complete sentences by inserting names of places in London. A word bank of twenty words is given for twenty questions.
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Test Your Research Skills - Spotlight on Derby, UK
In this research skills worksheet, students answer ten multiple choice questions about the city of Derby in the UK. Questions refer to parts of the city and some history of the city.
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Test Your Research Skills - Famous Britons – When Were They Born?
In this research skills worksheet, learners write a list of 15 famous Britons in their birth order. They find the birthday of each one using an encyclopedia or an Internet search.
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Totally Trivial - "A"
High school students can hone their research skills by utilizing the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line worksheet. All sorts of questions are posed: everything from questions about famous...
Big Kid Science
Measuring Shadows Using an Ancient Method
How did ancient peoples determine the height of really tall objects? Young scientists and mathematicians explore the concept of using shadows to measure height in a hands-on experiment. Paired pupils measure shadows, then calculate the...
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Victorian Schools
In this Victorian Britain worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history of the Victorian schools of England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Other Jobs Children Did
In this Victorian Britain worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history of the children who worked in England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Victorian Schools
In this Victorian Britain instructional activity, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history of schools in England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Children in Factories
Discuss the lives of children in Victorian England. Learners sharpen their research skills as they study the history of children who worked in factories during this time period. They complete extension projects.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Children in Coal Mines
What was it like for children working in the coal mines in Victorian England? Have your class find out using this resource. They sharpen their research skills as they learn about the issues. Learners select extension projects to complete.
Reading Through History
Early History and Exploration Unit
We all know about Christopher Columbus, but who else explored the Americas, and specifically, the future United States of America? Learners find out these answers and more in a resource that includes four different reading sections,...
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Test Your Research Skills-- You Either Know It Or You Don't! 6
In this research instructional activity, students use Internet searches or a reference book to answer 15 questions on a variety of topics.
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All That Pertains to All That Remains
High school students can enhance their research skills through using the Internet to find the answers to these trivia questions. They ask for information about the band All That Remains. There are ten questions.
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To 'B' or not to 'B'
Upper graders can hone their research skills by utilizing the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line worksheet. All sorts of questions are posed: everything from questions about famous people,...
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'C' is the Answer
Use the internet to enhance the research skills of your High schoolers. In this resource, all sorts of questions are posed: everything from questions about famous people, inventions, entertainment, to important dates in history. There...
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Next up: A neat "N" Quiz
Challenge your high schoolers' research skills by having them use the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions in this on-line instructional activity. Answers all begin with the letter "N." All sorts of questions are posed:...
Teacher Created Resources
Angelina and Sarah Grimke: Sisters of Social Reform
Who are the Grimke sisters? Scholars find out with a worksheet that details the struggles and triumphs of the lives of Angelina and Sarah Grimke. After reading an informational text, class members have the opportunity to show what they...
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February Civics and History Activity
In this civics and history worksheet, students research the internet to find the answers to the questions about civics and history. Students complete 16 questions total.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity: An Introduction
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study Victorian Britain. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Extension activity Growing Up
In this primary history instructional activity, students sharpen their research skills as they study Anglo-Saxon life in the Middle Ages in England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Extension Activity - Invasion and Settlement
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study Anglo-Saxon invasion and settlement of England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Famous Britons- Why Are They Famous Today?- Part 1 Test Your Research Skills
In this British history research worksheet, students use the library or Internet based resources to determine why 8 famous Britons are still famous today. They write their answers in complete sentences on the lines provided.