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Chasing Lincoln's Killer: A Novel Study

For Teachers 7th - 12th
James Swanson's novel, Chasing Lincoln's Killer, provides an engaging unit of study for all readers.
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Arrow Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
For this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the Athenian arrow and the answers are found through clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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My Family Crest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design a detailed drawing of their family crest. They incorporate imagery that's relevant to their family's life. Students consider the variety os shapes for the family crest- circles, ellipses, and triangles. They represent...
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George Washington as Military Leader

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Students will analyze historical evidence including primary sources to evaluate George Washington as a military leader. The reading begins with Washington's understanding of the issues related to military power, continues with his use of...
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Intervene or Interfere?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners research the motives, actions, and results of U.S. intervention in foreign affairs between the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion and the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
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From cotton to Baseball: How Greenville Grew

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the impact of textile production and baseball of the mills and communityof Greenville SC
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Visual Art: Romare Bearden and Group 306

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the life and art of Romare Bearden. Using his "Mill Hand's Lunch Bucket" for inspiration, they write a first chapter for a book. Students observe numerous other works of his art and discuss them from artistic and...
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Comparing the 1945 Vietnam Declaration of Independence and Constitution of 1992 with the United States Declaration of Independence and Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the Vietnamese and American plans for government. In this government systems lesson, students analyze and compare excerpts of the 1945 Vietnam Declaration of Independence, the Vietnam Constitution of 1992,...
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Parallel Studies of the Afro-American and Puerto Rican Experience in America

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars compare/contrast the Afro-American and Puerto Rican experience as they migrated and assimilated in the U.S. They research and discuss the reasons for migration and the historical significance of economic autonomy and...
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Paul Revere's Ride and the American Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze the cause, results, and critical historic figures and events of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution instructional activity, students review Paul Revere's significance and the Battles of Lexington and...
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Flawed Democracies, Human Rights

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create drawing that tell a story about a young girl's life in an internment camp. In this internment camp lesson plan, students hear stories and analyze photographs of internment camps and then create their own drawings.
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Hellenistic World

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Classical period worksheet, students read over 2 pages of notes about Hellenistic culture and then highlight the important details.
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Celebrating the Smithsonian's Birthday

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine online objects from the Smithsonian website and use them as subjects and inspiration for creative writing exercises.
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Perseverance

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how the failure of Reconstruction led to the systematic passage of Jim Crow laws in states across the South and the negative impact these laws had on the growth and development of the US.
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The Inaugural Speech: Setting The Tone For The Administration Of A President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Inaugural Speech of the President of The United States while comparing two speeches. They conduct research to find the two speeches on the internet and look at them side by side. The lesson includes background...
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Liberty Ships

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrips to see various Victory Ships along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the U.S.
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American Revolution: A Naval History of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This online reproduction of the original 1913 text by Gardner W. Allen is organized chronologically beginning in 1775 and ending with 1783. An appendix includes source citations, a list of vessels, officers, privateers and other...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Challenges of the Twenty First Century: The War on Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of the War on Terror beginning with 9/11, discusses U.S. response, war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Homeland Security. With photos, map, questions for review and links to primary source material.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
September 11, 2001 occurred in the early days of George W. Bush's administration and set the tone for his presidency. Study his domestic and foreign policy by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, and...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s. Becoming Free Webisode 16

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at contemporary American history from the administration of Richard Nixon to Sept. 11, 2001.
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W.v. Archives and History: A State of Convenience: The Creation of West Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented in textbook format, this is a lengthy discussion of the political, economic, and legal reasons West Virginia became a state that joined the Union in the middle of the Civil War. Includes an excellent collection of downloadable...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: French and Indian War

For Students 9th - 10th
The struggle for territory between the European countries led to the French and Indian War. This war had far-reaching consequences for the colonists and Great Britain. Discover reasons the war began and how the end of this war eventually...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: South Africa: History

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the history of South Africa beginning with its settlement by Zulus and progressing through apartheid to the current strong democracy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

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