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Education World

Every Day Edit - Ohio, the 17th State

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing learning exercise, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
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Curated OER

Washington in Cincinnati

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders compare and contrast the leadership of George Washington and Cincinnatus. In this historical perspectives activity, 7th graders research the noted Web sites to answer questions about the 2 men.
Worksheet
Curated OER

President William Taft

For Students 4th - 5th
In this US history worksheet, students read a biography about President William Taft and answer ten true and false questions.
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K12 Reader

African American Inventors: Granville T. Woods

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Get to know inventor, Granville T. Woods. Who is he? From what state did Woods come? What did he design? All questions your scholars will find the answers to with this response-to-reading worksheet. 
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Curated OER

The Great Debate

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students watch tapes of televised presidential debates dating from 1960. They analyze debates and participate in mock debates.
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Curated OER

Jews and Blues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine how American Jews affect music and entertainment. They identify problems between immigrants and their children. They relate the Jewish American issue to those of African Americans.
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Curated OER

Jews in America at the Time of Growth and Change: Forging New Frontiers

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the role of Jewish Americans in the 1900s. They examing the changes in industry and inventions. They also identify how Jewish Americans changed society and religious organization.
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American Jews and Civil Rights

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's and how American Jews were involved. They discuss the responsibilities of any minority or ethnic group. They consider the process of change in politics as well.
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Triangle Fire and Labor Movement

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders, in groups, explore the garment industry before, during, and after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire to learn about the Labor Movement, unions, and some of the people who impacted working conditions for both adults and children...
Unit Plan
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The Plight of Four Million Newly Emancipated Slaves: Reconstruction - 1865-1877

For Teachers 5th
Students study the Reconstruction Era after the US Civil War. In this Reconstruction lesson set, students examine the problems that were encountered by the South after the Civil War, look at different plans for Reconstruction, and...
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Curated OER

Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students, in groups, use the Internet to research Abraham Lincoln. They role-play the part of a newspaper journalist and write an article about him.
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Other

The Cincinnati Art Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cincinnati Art Museum (Cincinnati, Ohio), offers a comprehensive website exploring its current exhibitions as well as searching their collection database. Other content includes virtual tours, museum history, and teacher guides with...
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Other

Cincinnati's Abandoned Subway

For Students 9th - 10th
So much work, time and money, but now an urban legend, that's the abandoned subway project in Cincinnati. Narrative with some photos describe the city's failed attempt to build the subway despite the Depression and World Wars.
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Other

Cincinnati Library: Reflections on the River: Tall Stacks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the Tall Stacks Music Arts and Heritage Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio. It offers information about the upcoming Tall Stacks and links to its history.
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Other

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center features the history of slavery in the United States, from the gallant actions of those who organized the Underground Railroad to stories of those who escaped to freedom. Strategically...
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Other

Art Works: Public Art: Murals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Since 2007, ArtWorks in Cincinnati, Ohio, has created more than 180 murals on walls in and around the city. With this site, you can take an armchair tour of the murals, which celebrate the history and culture of the area.
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: George Allan Russell

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features George Allan Russell, an American jazz artist born June 23, 1923, Cincinnati, Ohio .
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Raymond Victor Haysbert

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Raymond Victor Haysbert, an American businessman born Jan. 19, 1920, Cincinnati, Ohio .
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Oscar Robertson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Oscar Robertson, an American basketball player who starred in both the collegiate and professional ranks and was considered one of the top players in the history of the game. As a player...