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JFK Assassination

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners write equations of a line. In this algebra lesson, students investigate the assassination of JFK through linear equations. They calculate the length of given line segments.
Worksheet
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John McCain

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about John McCain and then complete a variety of activities including spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and scrambled sentences.  
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Be a Responsible Citizen: Vote!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore American citizens' rights and responsibilities through group research on the Internet and develop a presentation for the class.
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Who Are Your Local Officials?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the names and positions held by local public officials. In pairs, students research the requirements and duties needed to hold office. A brief presentation of their research will include the names and positions...
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Lesson 6: World War I Ends

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study why the United States entered World War I and brainstorm what led to the German collapse on the front. They review arguments for the factors contributing to the end of the war.
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Undercover in the Secret State

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars examine the current conditions in North Korea. They view and analyze a CNN documentary, research a dissident, answer and discuss questions about the documentary on conditions in North Korea, and identify the technology...
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The Imperial Republic: 1865-1914 (6)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, learners respond to 12 matching questions regarding 1865-1914 America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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New Production Method Uses Far Less Energy Than It Creates

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore the usage of alcohol fuel. In this Current Events lesson, 12th graders research the issue of using this type of energy.  Students complete a worksheet on their research. 
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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Here’s the overview for a series of lessons about the Japanese American internment introduced by the resource entitled “A Fence Away From Freedom.” Included are the link to the Smithsonian website on which the lessons are based, a list...
Assessment
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Who Said It? A Re-Perception Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this controversial issues learning exercise, learners read 15 famous quotations on controversial topics and identify who said each of them.
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Veterans Day Lesson Plans

For Teachers 5th - 8th
We can take a moment to recognize the soldiers who served and protected our country with Veterans Day lesson plans.
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The Marshall Plan for Rebuilding Western Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the aftermath of World War II. In this Marshall Plan lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the plan to rebuild Western Europe and its outcome.  Young scholars respond to...
Worksheet
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Senior Citizens Day

For Students 7th - 8th
In this senior citizens day instructional activity, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in correct order, write discussion...
Organizer
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Aviation Day

For Students 6th - 10th
In this language skills activity, students read an article regarding Aviation Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble ...
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The Right to Know

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss their knowledge of the position of National Security Advisor. They read and discuss a newspaper article about national security and intelligence as it relates to terrorism and the public's right to know.
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Fighting for Democracy, Fighting for Me

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the contributions of African Americans, Japanese Americans, and Mexican Americans in World War II. For this World War II lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the...