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Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in New York
Same-sex marriage is the hot topic discussed in this New York Times article. Upper graders read the article and then answer eight comprehension questions. Note: This article is more about the Senate and legislation than about same-sex...
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Hacking Campaign, Seen as Linked to China's Arm, Targets US Industry and Government
This single link includes six New York Times articles for learners to read. Each article relates to the Chinese culture, government, school system, or economics in some way. Each also includes a set of comprehension questions for...
Digital History
Representation: By State or by Population
Should representation in the new United States government be based on population? This instructional activity illustrates the details of this important quandary through an adaptation of speeches on the topic given at the Constitutional...
Curated OER
4-H Citizenship Activity Page - Beginning Level
This is a 4-H citizenship activity that asks learners to examine county government, city councils, the three branches of the United States government, and complete a community service project. It also includes a word search,...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, 2005
Get your historians some practice before the big test day! For this United States history and government standardized practice test, students respond to 50 multiple-choice questions, two essay prompts, and 12 short-answer questions,...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, August 13, 2008
In this United States history and government standardized test practice handout, students respond to 50 multiple-choice questions, 2 essay prompts, and 14 short-answer questions, requiring them to review their knowledge of United States...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, 2006
Practice makes perfect when it comes to standardized testing! In this United States history and government standardized practice test, scholars respond to 50 multiple-choice questions, two essay prompts, and eight short-answer questions,...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, 2006
In this United States history and government standardized test practice activity, young scholars respond to 50 multiple-choice questions, two essay prompts, and 14 short-answer questions, requiring them to review their knowledge of...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, 2005
Get your historians some practice before test day! For this United States history and government standardized practice test, learners respond to 50 multiple-choice questions, 2 essay prompts, and 14 short-answer questions, requiring them...
Constitution Facts
U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzles: Expert #1
Who became US Chief Justice in 1801? Which delegate from New York advocated a strict constructionist interpretation of the US Constitution? What is the term given to the chief or one of several import crops regularly grown and sold in a...
Curated OER
The Violence in Syria
Several New York Times articles were used to create informative reading material. Kids click on each of the embedded links to access a resource related to Syria and the Middle East conflict. They then answer the nine questions. Note:...
Curated OER
How Often Do You Interact with People of Another Race or Ethnicity?
Is interacting with people from different backgrounds part of a well-rounded education? A big question awaits young readers as they explore two New York Times articles that discuss modern-day segregation, population statistics, and...
Curated OER
Cartoons for the Classroom: Human Rights
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a political cartoon is like reading an essay. Have your critical thinkers examine three cartoons to read between the lines, gaining insight and information. They analyze how these cartoons...
Curated OER
The Battle for New Orleans
In this Battle for New Orleans activity, students read a 3 page article on the battle and then answer 10 true or false statements referring to the article.
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, August 17, 2010
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history and...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, June 18, 2010
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history and...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, January 28, 2010
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, high schoolers respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, August 12, 2009
For this United States history and government standardized test practice learning exercise, learners respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, June 16, 2009
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, young scholars respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, January 24, 2008
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history and...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, August 16, 2007
In this United States history and government standardized test practice activity, young scholars respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, June 19, 2007
In this United States history and government standardized test practice activity, learners respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history and...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, January 25, 2007
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 14 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history and...
New York State Education Department
Regents High School Examination: United States History and Government, June 21, 2005
In this United States history and government standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple-choice, one essay, and 12 short-answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of United States history and...