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Breaking News English: Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 2 graphic organizer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false...
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Curated OER

Breaking News English: Woman Has First Face Transplant

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, learners read "Woman Has First Face Transplant," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Japanese Emperor and Anthem

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Japanese Emperor and Anthem," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Sense

For Teachers K
Students use self-correcting strategies if they are stuck on a word in a simple sentence. In this reading lesson plan, students look at the covers of many books, and use the picture on the cover to help them figure out what the title...
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: New France

For Teachers 5th
A comprehensive learning module on New France that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include where the French explored and...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: New France

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of New France, from the time the French first began to explore the area until they ceded Canada to the British (Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763). Includes a discussion of the founding of Quebec City and early maps of the...
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: New France

For Students 5th - 8th
This site has a good description of the differences between the French settlements in New France and the British colonies in America. Read about the rights of the French colonists as opposed to those of the English colonists.
Handout
Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: Virtual Museum of New France: The Explorers: Des Groseilliers

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the life of Des Groseilliers. Biographical information along with images and maps show how Des Groseilliers was an influential person in the fur trade.
Article
Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: Virtual Museum of New France: The Explorers: Pierre Gauthier De Varennes

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and explorations of the La Verendryes are profiled in this biography. Forts, search for the sea, furs, Rocky Mountains, and so many more adventures are shared.
Activity
Brown University

John Carter Brown Library: Champlain's America: New France and New England

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain. It discusses Champlain's determination and drive to explore North America, and to plant French roots in the Canadian landscape. Images of...
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Other

Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park

For Students 3rd - 8th
The fortress of Louisbourg was one of the pivotal centre's of control and defense in the colony of New France. Ultimately, whomever controlled Louisbourg controlled access to the St. Lawrence Seaways and access to the New France...
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Library of Congress

Loc: France in America: New Societies

For Students 9th - 10th
The development of a multi-ethnic society developed in New France. Find out how this happened and what made up the social hierarchy. Primary source documents are provided on this Library of Congress site.
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Historica Canada

Historica Dominion Institute: Governor Frontenac

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a video series, this clip [1:00] profiles Frontenac who was the governor of New France. Learn more about this man, his challenges, battles fought, and his position in New France. Lesson plans are linked to this site.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Samuel De Champlain

For Students 9th - 10th
A first person account of the founding of Quebec City by Samuel de Champlain. Provides his own feelings about New France and what he plans to use New France for.
Activity
Other

Maison Saint Gabriel: A Present From the Past

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour a Montreal museum, Maison Saint-Gabriel, to learn the history of this city and of New France and Quebec from the 16th century on. See how early settlers lived. Teachers will appreciate the comprehensive word list for elementary...
eBook
University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, Poems

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia Library provides a wonderful selection of Frances Harper poems. Each poem is individually linked for easy access to one of interest. Includes images.
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Library of Congress

Loc: France in America

For Students 9th - 10th
A bilingual overview about the French colonization of the New World. Primary source documents are provided on this Library of Congress site.
Website
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The New Deal

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the New Deal, its programs, and the ways it helped a nation in the grips of the Great Depression. The New Deal was not universally popular, so find out what Franklin Roosevelt did to keep the...
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Bringing the "New Colossus" to America

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan provides suggestions for augmenting a study of The Statue of Liberty. Includes information on the Emma Lazarus sonnet, "The New Colossus," (which was written about the statue) and the attitudes towards immigration during...
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Art Nouveau

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Britain in the New World: The House of Burgesses

For Students 5th - 8th
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first elected legislature in the New World. Find out why the governmental conditions in England led to this representative government and how it was so different from the governing of colonies in...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: New Caladonia (France)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of New Caladonia (France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
Primary
Yale University

The Avalon Project: Charles Ii's Grant of New England to the Duke of York

For Students 9th - 10th
Yale University's Avalon Project provides a transcription of Charles II's Grant of New England to the Duke of York, 1676.
Primary
Other

Au: Frances Perkins on the Social Security Act (1935)

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a speech given by Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, praising the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. See how this groundbreaking legislation would help the elderly, disabled,...

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