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The Apotheosis ofGeorge Washington

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the image of George Washington. In this Washington presidency lesson, students use the provided analysis handout to analyze the character of Washington conveyed in several pieces of art and speeches. Students share their...
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Andrew Jackson

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about Andrew Jackson. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive activity. 
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Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Theodore Roosevelt. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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The Constitution (1781–1815)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the U.S. Constitution. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Persuasion and Political Debate by PBS

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine rhetorical strategies. In this political debate lesson, students research issues of presidential campaigns and deliver persuasive speeches about the issues they research. Students then participate in debates based on the...
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Political Ideological Spectrum

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the ideologies of the American political spectrum. In this American politics lesson plan, students examine the characteristics and platforms of liberals, conservatives, libertarians, and moderates.  Students...
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Eighth Grade Social Studies Quiz

For Students 8th
For this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 8th graders respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on eighth grade social studies skills.
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1948 - Berlin Airlift

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine a document from the Berlin Airlift in order to research his important event in World History.
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President Calvin Coolidge

For Students 5th - 8th
In this President Calvin Coolidge learning exercise, students read a 4 page description of the life and presidency of President Calvin Coolidge. This reading discusses his upbringing, career, family and death. Students then answer 8...
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Poems about Places

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this Poems about places worksheet, students read short biographies and poems of 4 selected poets. Students discuss each poem at length, and complete short answer essay questions.
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The Second Inaugural Address (1865)—Restoring the American Union

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the content of Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze the text of the speech to determine how Lincoln sought to reconstruct the country as the Civil War drew to a close.
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Teaching Six Big Ideas in the Constitution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students debate the constitutional principles of the United States. In this U.S. government activity, students examine the meaning of the text of the U.S. Constitution and analyze other primary documents of the era. Students prepare for...
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The Beginnings of Constitutional Government

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students examine excerpts of Thomas Paine's Common Sense. In this early American history lesson, students read Paine's pamphlet and analyze the information according the rubric provided.
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The Union In Peril: Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address

For Students 8th - 12th
In this research skills worksheet, students research the noted website to discover details about Lincoln's Inaugural Address and then respond to the provided analysis questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Between the Lines, National Debt

For Students 8th - 12th
For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about national debt and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Conserve More or Drill More?

For Students 8th - 12th
For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about oil drilling and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: All Eyes on Iowa

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the Iowa caucus and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Tooning into the Candidates - Fred Thompson

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about about 2008 presidential candidate Fred Thompson. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Tooning into the Candidates: Michael Bloomberg

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about Michael Bloomberg and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Donkeys, Elephants, and Elections

For Students 8th - 12th
For this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the 2006 American mid-term elections. Students then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Attacking All Those Attack Ads

For Students 8th - 12th
In this symbolism worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about political campaign attack ads. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Learning to Interpret a Convention

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about political conventions. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.
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Presidential Election Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this word search worksheet, students study the terms related to a presidential election. Students locate the 16 words within the word search puzzle.

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