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Historical Perspectives
Twelfth graders watch episodes of Star Trek and analyze the works of it that pertain to the theory of relativity. In this creative lesson students also write and illustrate a children's book about the special theory of relativity.
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ESL: "C" Collocations Multiple Choice
In this ESL vocabulary worksheet, students choose the correct "c" word from a drop down list to complete a sentence, 20 total.
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Breaking News English: Terror in Spain
In this English worksheet, students read "Terror in Spain," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 9 true or false questions about the selection.
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Innovation of Our Generation
Pupils brainstorm on the different innovation in their lives today. In this technology lesson, students research one innovation and prepare a speech to convince their classmate to name it the "Innovation of our Generation." They present...
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The Name Game
Students identify acts of philanthropy in different works of literature. They idenify and illustrate examples in colonial America. They also read "Miss Rumphius" on how they can make the world a more beautiful place.
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Foodways
Fourth graders discuss where food is obtained and list their favorite items. They research recipes to discover their ingredients. They investigate the advertising and cost of food and prepare menus from earlier eras.
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Liberty Scavenger Hunt
Pupils work in small, cooperative learning groups to complete an online scavenger hunt for information about the events leading to the American Revolution. The lesson includes directions for students, possible lesson extensions, and a...
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John Lawson's Emigration Impact: Review Writing and Answer Questions
Middle schoolers review the writings of John Lawson. Using his writings, they read comments about them to determine how his writings might have affected emigration to America. They answer discussion questions and share their answers...
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Lawson's Many Roles
Learners examine the life of John Lawson and his many roles he took on during his life. Using their text, they discover the area in which he traveled and lived. They write an essay about his movements and identifying his contacts in...
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When Maine Was Part of Massachusetts
Learners analyze a map of Maine to determine its proportions in 1795. They examine Osgood Carleton's map of Maine from 1795 and complete a worksheet. They share their observations with their group and evaluate a present day map of Maine....
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Revolution, Revolution
For this revolutions worksheet, students use a set of song lyrics, follow along with the song "Revolution, Revolution," then use a word bank to answer a set of 5 questions and fill in correct answers to 7 additional questions. No song...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Revolutionary War in Georgia
This resource offers a detailed account of how Georgia reacted to the American Revolutionary War and the battles that took place there. Uses popups
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Revolutionary War Turning Points: Saratoga and Valley Forge
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Saratoga and Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Revolutionary War and Children's Lit
An elaborate list of activities to use when teaching about the Revolutionary War. Near the bottom there are links to lists of all types of books to use with students while studying this topic.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
This article on the American Revolutionary War looks at its causes, the phases of the war, naval warfare, the involvement of other countries, the Treaty of Paris, the different groups of combatants, and the impact of the war.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Us History: The Revolutionary Era
AP U.S. History course unit on the Revolutionary Era, including the road to war and major political changes brought about. Comprehensive multi-media module.
Other
Institutional Revolutionary Party
The homepage of the modern Institutional Revolutionary Party, Mexico.(Spanish)
Other
Revolutionary Players
Welcome to the website of Revolutionary Players, focusing on the history of the Industrial Revolution in the West Midlands in Britain between the years 1700 and 1830. This website features text --and images from museums, archives end...
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: A Revolutionary Time
In this activity, students analyze and explain the interrelationships between events in 18th Century Revolutionary Time.
Read Works
Read Works: Colonization: Introduction to the Revolutionary War
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Revolutionary War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers
Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Revolutionary Rise of Abolitionists
A learning module that begins with "The Revolutionary Rise of Abolitionists" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Social Consequences of Revolutionary Ideals
A quick comprehension check over social consequences of revolutionary ideals.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Revolutionary War Turning Points: Saratoga and Valley Forge
The resources here, including letters, lithographs, official documents, and maps, document the Revolutionary War battles of Saratoga and Valley Forge.