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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Franco American Alliance

For Students 9th - 10th
In France, enthusiasm for the American cause was high: the French intellectual world was itself in revolt against feudalism and privilege. However, the Crown lent its support to the colonies for geopolitical rather than ideological...
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Digital History

Digital History: Rise of Democratic Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
Although difficult to comprehend, after the demise of the Federalists, there was essentially just one political party in the United States for about a decade. Read about the rise of the new two-party system and how the attack on...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: After by Francine Prose

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The shootings at Pleasant Valley were fifty miles away, but at Central High a grief and crisis counselor is hired, security is increased, and privileges are being taken away. If you break the new rules, the punishment is severe. And the...
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Tramline

My America Field Trip

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have fun learning about what it means to be "American." At this site discover all the privileges you have being an American citizen. There is also a complete list of teacher resource links.
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Friesian School

Fresian School: Decadence of Roman History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Fresian School, gives a discussion of the Roman Empire, the decadence of the emperors and citizens, the coming of Christianity, the pagan hordes, and "scrupulous observance of the privileges of...
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Constitution, State

For Students 4th - 8th
North Carolinians have lived under three state constitutions - the Constitution of 1776, the Constitution of 1868, and the Constitution of 1971. In general, each constitution expanded the rights and privileges of the citizenry as well as...
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Word Roots Lesson 3: Cern Jur Leg: Word Roots #3 Beginner

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This lesson plan features the Latin roots CERN-CER-CRE = separate, distinguish; JUR/JUS = law, right; LEG = law. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue and a...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Emergence of "Women's Sphere"

For Students 5th - 8th
The Cult of Domesticity and the Women's Sphere pertained to upper-middle class white women, but the ideals spread out into American culture. Read about how such women were supposed to behave, and see what privileges these women might...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Reaction and Reform: The Watergate Scandal

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity in which students investigate the Watergate Scandal and explore the concepts of impeachment, Executive privilege and presidential pardoning. Includes questions for discussion and small group work.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Classroom Cash Incentive Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will be rewarded for positive behavior and performance in class through a monetary incentive program. Classroom cash will be earned on a daily basis for such things as attendance, punctuality, and assignment completion....
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Fourteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the Fourteenth Amendment - Rights Guaranteed Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship, Due Process and Equal Protection. Includes a lengthy list of annotations to the Amendment.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How One Scientist Averted a National Health Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrea Tone explains how Frances Kelsey was able to prevent a massive national public health tragedy by privileging facts over opinions, and patience over shortcuts.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Surprising Science of Alpha Males

For Students 9th - 10th
Primatologist Frans de Waal explores the privileges and costs of power while drawing surprising parallels between how humans and primates choose their leaders. His research reveals some of the unexpected capacities of alpha males-...
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Other

Pocket Lint: Life in the Future: Tech That Will Change the Way We Live

For Students 9th - 10th
Technology has the power to do many things, and changing the world is one of them. We're privileged to be living in a time where science and technology can assist us, make our lives easier, and rethink the ways we go about our daily...
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iCivics

I Civics: u.s. V. Nixon (1974)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that then-sitting President Nixon had to turn over some recordings of his presidential communications to a court of law. Students learn about the Watergate break-in, the...
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Digital History

Digital History: Watergate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a comprehensive overview of the Watergate break-in and investigation that would eventually result in Nixon's resignation.
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Library of Congress

Loc: An Ongoing Voyage: Christopher Columbus: Man and Myth

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger exhibit from the Library of Congress, this site explores some of the motivations and expectations of Christopher Columbus as a result of his voyages.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Pennsylvania and the New Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the events and people that led to Pennsylvania becoming part of a new nation in this detailed, historical account. Included are links to video, maps, and pictorial images of the era.
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PBS

Now With Bill Moyers Transcript: Kevin Phillips

For Students 9th - 10th
This interview with Kevin Phillips from April, 2004 includes a thoughtful interpretation of plutocracy.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
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Other

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission: William Penn

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biographical essay about William Penn that highlights his role in the establishment of Pennsylvania.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Undoing a President

For Students 5th - 8th
A good description of the Watergate affair, what led up to it, who was involved, and why it was such a big deal.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Robert Hass

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Robert Hass including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Hass is also provided.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Executive Branch and Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information and key concepts about the Executive Branch and Presidents. Also available from the orange tabs on top: a few interesting stories on the history, a timeline that shows the development of the presidency, some quotes and...

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