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Black Alabamians in World War I

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders describe the racial climate of Alabama, then discuss some of the war-related concerns of black and white Alabamians.
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End of World War One Word Search

For Students 9th - 10th
In this world history worksheet, students complete a word search puzzle in which they located 14 words associated with World War I. They find words such as Germany, France, Britain, and Clemenceau.
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Primary History: The Roman Emperor

For Students 6th - 7th
In these Roman emperor worksheets, students read short descriptions and study several time lines to learn about Roman Emperors. Students learn about Roman history in throughout the activity.
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Yellow Journalism

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
What role did yellow journalism play in bringing the United States into war with Spain? As part of their study of the Spanish-American War, class groups examine newspapers of the times and other texts and then produce their own...
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Webquest: Thanksgiving

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Class members use the Internet to research the history of Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, as well as the traditions surrounding the Thanksgiving-style celebrations of the Hebrews, the Chinese, and in Ancient Greece and Rome.
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TREBUCHET

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to the concept of war and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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WW II Names and Faces

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies worksheet, high schoolers find the terms that are related to the people and events of World War II. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Recap and Activities (Reveloutionary War Era)

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss the importance of the Second Continental Congress. They compare and contrast present-day athletic mascots and their roots in the Revolutionary War. After discussing Loyalists and Patriots, 8th graders write...
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Japanese Internment Camps in the US During World War II

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze the impact of the Japanese/American conflict during World War II on the Japanese American population and evaluate the consequences of government action regarding international conflict. Students demonstrate their...
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The Revoluationary War Continues

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the events of the Revolutionary War. As a class, they read information from their text and discuss the allies' involvement in the war, conflicts in within the Continental Army, and economic challenges. Students...
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Iwo Jima: Forgotten Valor

For Teachers 4th
Students explore the nature of island combat on Iwo Jima during World War II. They examine the association between the Pacific Theater of World War II and Iwo Jima. Students evaluate Charles Lindberg's oral history, propaganda posters,...
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P.O.W.: Products of War

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders are introduced to concepts of war through musical lyrics. They demonstrate and understanding of the role of segregation in US military policy and practice.
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Bridges for All

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils describe how the brave word of one female Quaker served as a lifeline for fugitives before the Civil War. In this research lesson, students research several examples of the philanthropic work of individuals and organizations...
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George Herbert Walker Bush

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about George Herbert Walker Bush and complete 8 multiple choice questions.
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Winston Churchill

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II activity, students read a 3-paragraph selection about Winston Churchill and then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the selection.
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U.S. History: Native American Conflicts

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders discuss the wars with the Plains Indians and the subsequent cultural difficulties of assimilation. Part of the lesson examines the clash of cultures and beliefs about land ownership. Prior to taking a quiz, 11th...
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Pre-WWII Pacific W/Japan

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explain how the islands/countries contributed to Japan's war effort. They study the concept of location and determine how natural resources were a large factor in Japan's trade.
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W.A.R. (Wars Are Real)

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research America's involvement in wars and conflicts throughout its history. They are assigned a specific war or conflict and then research basic facts and what society was like in the era of their research. They present...
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Shelby County: The Regulator-Moderator War

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders comprehend the importance of the Regulator-Moderator War through John W. Middleton's memoir. They comprehend how the different motivations held by each faction began the conflict. Students are shown the map of Shelby...
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Pink and Say

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Read Pink and Say and discuss the Civil War with your upper elementary learners. They create a KWL about the Civil War and record words relating to the Civil War as they read the book. Then they work in groups to create an ABC...
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World History/Current Events Activity

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students define the term terrorist, and examine how terrorist methods are used to promote fear and endanger the lives of innocent individuals. They analyze why President Bush has declared war on terrorism, and write essays on terrorism.
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After the Civil War: Segregation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study the Civil War. In this American history lesson, students define segregation, make a segregation collage with pictures of people being separated from others because of their race, religion, or ethnic background, and write...
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Teaching the Holocaust Through Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
W.H. Auden’s poem “Refugee Blues” launches a study of the problems of refugees. Background information about the poem and general information about Jewish refugees from Germany and Austria are provided, as are discussion questions and...
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Currency Depreciation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders engage in the study of monetary currency while conducting research that focuses upon the time period of the Revolutionary War. The research is used to set the context for a class play. They pretend their is an auction and...

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