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Youth In the Middle Ages: Reading Comprehension
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage from the Middle Ages that says bad things about the youth in the early 12th century. Students answer 9 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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World War I (5)
For this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 20 matching questions regarding World War I. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Voyage to the New World
Young scholars examine the exploration of the New World. They write a descriptive account of the first encounter between Europeans and Native Americans, analyze and label maps, plot Columbus's journey on a map, and write a chapter summary.
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People of the Plains:Music and Dance
Fourth graders are given a worksheet stating the goal of the day, different sections to visit, and time spent on each section. They are given the CDs, 4th graders are told to insert the CDs into the computer. Students go to The Plains...
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World War II
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 21 matching questions regarding World War II. Students may check their answers immediately
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Help Wanted! Jobs in Ancient America
Young scholars are introduced to the various occupations in Mesopotamia. In groups, they discuss the reasons for occupations changing over time. They use the internet to research the ancient jobs of their choice and write a paper...
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Primary History: Roman Defense of Britain
In this Roman history worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities to learn about Roman Britain. Students research Roman life in Britain, learn about their forts, locate Roman roads on modern maps, and plan a design for a fort.
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Great Monuments of the World
Students explore the wonders of the world through inquiry. In this world monuments activity, students investigate famous landmarks around the world as they conduct and apply research. Students create products that feature their findings...
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People of the Plains: Roles of Men And Women
Fourth graders study the geography of North America and the indigenous people who lived there. They read about rules, games, toys and dolls, and education. They fill out Venn Diagrams comparing the roles of men and women during the videos.
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A Long Way from Home: A Hands-on Geography Lesson about World War II
Students build World War II directional signs. In this World War II lesson, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the war. Students...
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United States-Japanese Relations in Post World War II Era
Ninth graders analyze political cartoons and posters relating to the United States and Japan in the period following World War II. They discuss the positive and negative consequences of the United States occupation of Japan.
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The 1920s and World War I
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 8 short answer questions and write a thematic essay about the 1920's and World War I.
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The Constitution on Trial: The Internment of the Japanese During World War II
Eleventh graders analyze primary source documents during the Second World War. Students recall statements of Japanese-Americans who were placed into internment camps during the war.
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Folktales: Oral Traditions as a Basis for Instruction in our Schools
Students visit their school library to read a variety of folktales. While they read, they identify the trickster or hero in each and discuss how the character represents the chaos in the real world. In groups, they write their own...
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Gas Works
For this natural gas history worksheet students respond to 8 short answer questions based on the article about gases around us and their use in world history.
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The Cox and Gossner Family Histories
Eleventh graders investigate the relationship between physical geography and Utah's settlement , land use, and economy. For this Geography lesson, 11th graders examine the interrelationship between Utah's climate. Students...
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Identity in A Raisin in the Sun
Ninth graders read the play, "A Raisin in the Sun," and participate in a class discussion about "identity." They discuss racial identity and examine and interpret how community influences a personal identity. They demonstrate how...
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Bases Divided: Segregation And Discrimination in Baseball
Students view video and conduct research on how baseball has reflected the social context of American history. They work in groups to investigate outstanding minority baseball players, including racial minorities and women, and develop...
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The Silk Road, An Ancient Internet
Students examine how goods and ideas moved along an ancient trade route between China and Europe. They make charts of items, ideas, etc. that were transported along the Silk Route.
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Confronting Two Challenges--One Physical, One Intellectual
Learners examine the challenges of a new language and culture. In this cultural lesson plan, student read Running by Peter Hessler and discuss obstacles faced, including the language barrier. Students write an essay about a time they...
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Marketing a Bad Idea: Why So Many People Joined the Klan in the 1920s
How did the Klu Klux Klan manage to gain so many members during the 1920s? Class members examine Klan documents and promotional materials to gain an understanding of the propaganda techniques used to attract members.
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The Power of the Image: Understanding Symbols in Buddhist Art
Learners discuss symbolism in art, examine various images of compassion in Buddhist tradition, analyzing components of the concept, and then produce their own images of compassion through art.
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Japanese Music Study
Gagaku is music traditionally played in the Japanese imperial courts of long ago. Learners listen to this and other traditional Japanese music to gain an understanding of culture and music history. They work to identify Japanese...
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Utah Vocabulary
In this Utah history worksheet, learners match the names, places, and words in the word bank to the 10 statements that define them.