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All Quiet on the Western Front

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use unitedstreaming and Google Earth to investigate World War II and All Quiet on the Western Front. In this novel and technology lesson, students view a video about the novel using unitedstreaming video, visit the given...
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Reader's Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create booklets to provide information on elements of a novel, including plot, setting, character, major and minor conflicts and theme.
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Ocean Currents

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in groups to research ocean currents and create posters with their findings. They locate the patterns and names of major ocean currents and identify them on a map. Students also use red pencil to show ocean currents...
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Transportation History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the major developments in transportation. In groups, they use this information to plot them on a timeline. They also write a paragraph about how advances in technology have changed the world. As a class, they discuss...
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Social Effects of WWII on South Carolina

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars study the history of South Carolina and the impact World War II had on the state. In this WWII history lesson, students research the social effects incurred from WWII on the people of South Carolina. Young scholars develop...
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Women’s Suffrage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars 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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Leapin' Landmarks: Locating 10 Man-made Landmarks Around the World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on maps and use the maps to write an informational report about landmarks. In this landmarks lesson plan, 3rd graders write about 1 major landmark.
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Blossom and Snappy Go to the Post Office

For Teachers 1st
First graders label three major holidays on a February calendar. In this calendar activity, 1st graders watch a video about and discuss Valentine's Day, President's Day and Arbor Day. Students label these three holidays on a February...
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African-American Civil Rights in the U.S.

For Students 9th - 12th
In this African American history worksheet, students respond to 39 identification questions that require them to define or list the significance behind 39 events and people associated with the American Civil Rights Movement.
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Reporting on WWII in Alaska

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explain the people and the political, geographic, economic, cultural, social, and environmental events that have shaped the history of the state, the United States, and the world.
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Black Boy By Richard Wright

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders create a flow chart of the events most influential in Wright's life. They produce a talk show where students discuss autobiographies with other students. Websites imbedded in this plan are used to research Richard Wright.
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The Articles of Confederation

For Teachers 8th
The purpose of this lesson is to assist students in discovering the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the foundation for creation of the United States Constitution. Students will investigate the events leading up to the...
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Life in Colonial Times

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine significant ideas, beliefs and themes in US history. They identify causes and effects of historical events in the American Revolution. Evaluate critical issues and events. Analyze the views and lives of people of...
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Cause and Effect with the Treasure of Green Lake

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students, after reading the book, "Holes," answer questions about the story's plot, make decisions about game play that involve cause and effect relationships and utilize problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination to navigate a...
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The History of Life

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Earth's history learning exercise, 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...
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The My Lai Courts Martial of 1970

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research the My Lai Massacre and trial. Students discuss the events and the trial, reviewing the constitutional amendments and concerns related to the massacre. Pupils write an analysis of photographs related to the incident.
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Arizona!! How the Heck Did I End Up Here???

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research the historical background of the potato. In this potato research lesson, students cut out the important dates in potato history. Students make a timeline for the events.
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Surrender at Yorktown

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the start of the American Revolution. In this American History lesson plan, 8th graders analyze primary sources. Students prepare a narration of events leading up to the revolution. 
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Jefferson's Declaration

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders understand the people and events associated with the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence and the document's significance. They identify the Founding Fathers and their affiliations. As the instructional...
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Community Heritage

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discuss cultural issues in their community. In this cultural lesson plan, students meet a local Hispanic activist and discuss current issues in the community.
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Introduction to the Great Depression

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders participate in a discussion on the causes and economic events of the 1929 stock market crash. In this stock market lesson plan, 11th graders use this as an introduction to the Great Depression.
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The American Revolution

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read about the Revolutionary War.  In this history lesson, 5th graders review what they know about the the Revolutionary War in order to identify British and American leaders.  Students read a chapter from their...
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Spiders - KidPix

For Teachers K
Students answer questions after a story is read aloud, identify and recall the three major body parts of a spider (head, body and 8 legs), construct a spider when given parts of a spider on a handout, and draw and decorate a spider using...
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Silk Roads Big Map

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Learners create an oversized map from Europe to East Asia. They include information such as Silk Roads, geographical features, major cities and cultural information on their map.

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