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Historic Cemetery Project

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use the Virtual Atlas to examine the cemetaries in the state of Washington. In groups, they view photographs of local monuments to celebrate the lives of local members. They choose one to focus on and research. To end the...
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You Know the Answer: Math Riddle

For Students 3rd - 6th
Although the riddle is an outdated political reference, this math challenge is a good practice in operations and domain-specific vocabulary. Learners complete 18 problems, using multiplication, division, subtraction, and addition. Some...
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The Treaty of Versailles: The League of Nations Student Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this world history instructional activity, students read a 1-page selection as well as Internet articles about the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations and then respond to 8 short answer questions.
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Views Concerning U.S. Imperialism after the Spanish-American War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research the impact of American Imperialism. In this Spanish-American War lesson, students visit the listed Web sites to discover details about the war and its effects. Students use the information they locate to participate in...
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I Spy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the responsibilities of the CIA and work as a team of analysts to produce intelligence reports. Letters are written predicting how their assigned countries have changed by 2008.
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Drill with Modals

For Students 5th - 6th
In this grammar activity, students practice rewriting sentences from one tense to another as shown in the example given. Students rewrite four other sentences utilizing the verb must.
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Women’s Suffrage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine several aspects of the Women's Suffrage Movement. In this women's rights lesson, students explore several primary and secondary sources regarding the events of the movement, opposition to the movement, and the...
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Passive Voice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this passive voice worksheet, students put the words in brackets in the correct passive form. Students are given 25 sentences to practice the skill.
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Famous People

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students listen to short biographies of famous individuals and discuss what it means to be famous for something. They write a short autobiography stating why they are a famous first grader. They take turns being interviewed by the rest...
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American Idol Presents: Solar System Night

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore facts about the solar system. They conduct research, and compose lyrics to well-known songs about one of the planets or various members of the solar system.
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Famous People

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students increase their self-esteem and identify how and why they are important. They listen to various books. as listed in the lesson. Then, students list various famous people and write about how those same people are famous. Finally,...
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That's Not a Verb!

For Students 5th - 6th
In this nouns and verbs worksheet, students read 12 words in a word bank that are commonly used as nouns but are also verbs. Students choose the correct word to complete 12 sentences.
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Benjamin Franklin

For Students 8th - 12th
In this early American history worksheet, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin.
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ESOL Government and Community Resources

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students view pictures of government official and identify each by name and title. They compare these U. S. officials with those in the students' native countries then write a sentence about each of the officials.
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The Fog of War

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students view the film Fog of War and discuss the most striking elements of the film. They focus on chosen lessons from robert McNamara's life such as: empathy, rationality and proportionality.
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School Reform, Again!

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students discuss their perceptions and experiences with changes in schooling. They work in small groups to prepare a PowerPoint presentation to explain the efforts toward reforming schools since 1983. Students speculate on the next...
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You Either Know it or You Don't 5

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Internet research skills instructional activity, students respond to 15 short answer trivia questions. Students may use reference sources if they don't know the answers.
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Truman and MacArthur

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discuss and fill out a chart on how President Truman fired General MacArthur. For this Truman and MacArthur lesson plan, students study telegrams, letters, and other documents, and fill in a chart about supporting or not...
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The Issues-Substance not Style

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students continue to develop criteria for evaluating candidates, consider personal qualities needed in the presidency, and compare candidate's qualifications for office. They write in their journals: "What issues get the most air time or...
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Nation Issues 2000

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss an important issue and then vote on one of four candidates for President based on their views on the issue.
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Virginia: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Virginia.
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Raising the Mormon Battalion

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders simulate (role play) some of the original emotional responses to this request for soldiers. They list and evaluate reasons for and against creating the Mormon Battalion. They justify their own decision under such...
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The Staffing Exercise: A Lesson Cluster for Civics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss gender bias and non-traditional career areas as they relate to governmental appointed positions. The participate in a simulation in which they apply for and decide who would get traditionally male positions in the Dept....
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Chapter 6 and 7 Unit Test

For Students 8th - 11th
In this Progressive Era and Big Business test worksheet, students respond to 15 matching, 3 multiple choice, and 4 short answer questions.

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