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Class, At-ten-tion!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners explore alphabetical and chronological organization through geography. In this lesson on ancient India, students use computers to create and publish autobiographical time lines to illustrate important events in their lives....
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US History Project

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students engage in research about a history topic of choice. The project be made after considering the information found on the Internet or other resources. The student uses technology for the final presentation.
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Chapter 2 – The US From 1789 to 1815

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the country from 1789-1815 and respond to 36 short answer questions.
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Women’s Rights – Reading Questions

For Students 8th - 12th
In this women's rights worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer questions about women's history in the United States based on assigned textbook reading.
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Red River Spy Mission

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze causes of the Red River Rebellion. In this Canadian history instructional activity, 8th graders consider the differing points of view of the groups involved in this rebellion. Students research Louis Riel and Sir...
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Mother's Nature

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the term "women's issues". Students read "Pulling Strings: Invoking the Moral Authority of Moms." Students explore and evaluate women's movements throughout American history. Students synthesize discoveries by...
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If These Objects Could Talk

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine American Indian artifacts through historical, cultural and artistic lenses. They explore the philosophy behind the Smithsonian Institute's new museum to honor American Indian history and traditions.
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Recurring Nightmares

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Does history really repeat itself? Encourage your middle and high schoolers to answer this age-old question by reading the attached articles on the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and the Iraq Crisis of 2002. How similar or different are...
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Navajo Code Talkers

For Teachers 4th - 8th
An engaging lesson focuses on the contributions of the Navajo people during World War II. Learners read the book Navajo Code Talkers by Andrew Santella, answer a series of comprehension questions about the text, and write a letter...
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Chapter 12: Biography Activity

For Students 7th - 9th
Have your class explore the dynamic contributions made by Muslim writers in the Middle Ages. They read a passage covering aspects of writer Ibn Battuta's life, then answer 3 guided reading questions.
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The History of Life

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Earth's history worksheet, students will complete 5 true or false questions based on the early history of the Earth. Students will match 7 fossil vocabulary words to their definitions. Students will complete 4 short answer...
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A Brief History of Vietnam (1858-2004) and Its Evolving Communist System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the French colonization of Vietnam, the Vietnam War, and the current evolving Communist system. They develop political maps, outline the major events of the Vietnam War, write an essay, and compare/contrast democracy...
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History Book Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars, in American History,read books that take place during certain time periods. They read outside of class with time in class spent on sharing as the book projects are completed.
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1th Grade U.S. History from 1877

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders engage in a lesson that is about the study of history in the United States after the end of World War I. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then summaries are written to explain the reasons for The...
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The Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World: Where Did it all Start? Time-lines of History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create timeline to trace the history and development of the selected organization, and compare the history of the selected organization to actual historical events.
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The Early History of Haiti

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders make list of places Columbus explored on his first journey to Americas, locate island of Hispaniola on map, examine groups of people who have inhabited island, complete blank map and key of Hispaniola, and research early...
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Examine the History of U.S. Immigration

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the history of immigration in the U.S. and the current debate over illegal immigration. In small groups, they conduct Internet research on an assigned time period, analyze political cartoons, and discuss themes...
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ourney Through Time: Art Tells the History of Nebraska

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss early Nebraskan history. They view and discuss the painting "Sodhouse Family." Students are directed to the artistic elements of the painting, such as the horizon line. They follow a prescribed procedure to create...
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AP European History

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the concept of the Protestant Reformation.  In this World History lesson, 10th graders participate in a Think-pair-share activity.  Students write an essay question in regards to the Protestant...
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The American People, “Creating a Nation”

For Students 8th - 12th
In this early American history worksheet, students read noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 7 short answer questions regarding the U.S. Constitution and its formation.
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Vertebrate History in Rocks

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the noted section in their science textbooks and respond to 4 short answer and 3 fill in the blank questions regarding fossils embedded in rock formations.
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The Rise of English Democracy

For Teachers 7th - 11th
For this rise of English democracy study guide worksheet, students respond to 15 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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H4 Homework Assignment #19-21

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 9 short answer questions about Communist China.
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H4 Homework Assignment #22-23

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 8 short answer questions about Japanese involvement in World War II.