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Japan Becomes an Imperialist Power

For Teachers 7th - 10th
On the cusp of the 20th century, Japan was going through many cultural and political changes. From the entrance of Commodore Matthew Perry, to the introduction of Western culture to the Japanese people, this presentation covers the many...
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Jeffersonians in Office

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
If you're looking for a description of the major happenings of the presidencies of both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, then this is the resource for you. Similar to a textbook reading, this worksheet offers a great deal of...
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The Crisis of 1833: Tariffs and Nullification

For Students 9th - 12th
This resource offers a detailed review of the events that led South Carolina to nullify the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832, as well as to pass the Nullification Ordinance, which questioned the federal government's authority to enforce any law...
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Protecting Holy Cows

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the interrelationships of organisms and their environments. They study ecological communities and determine what is necessary for survival. Students discuss and answer questions concerning a group's biome, habitat, food...
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Stonehenge: Solving Ancient Mysteries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the mystery of Stonehenge. In this Stonehenge lesson plan, students participate in a classroom activity that requires them to research information about Stonehenge as well as information regarding archeology and...
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The Gift Drawings of the Shakers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners create their own "gift drawings" that are inspired by the dreams and visions of the Shakers. In this gift drawings lesson plan, students learn the history of the Shakers, make their own drawing, and practice elements of design...
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Celebrations: Hanukkah

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Connect reading comprehension strategies with the traditions of Hanukkah with an informative lesson plan. As learners read about the history of Hanukkah, the significance of the menorah, and the ways Hanukkah is celebrated today, they...
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Scratch, Glue, Foil & Paint: Connecting Classics and the Art Curriculum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers construct a reliquary using foam board, researching basic Greek and Roman architecture and basic construction methods. They record their research and information in an architectural journal.
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AIH-5: Westward Expansion

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research how the westward expansion affected the American Indians.
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Free Speech or Hate Speech?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers see the difference between protected and prohibited speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment. They explain why free speech is essential to a democracy and consider how best to deal with speech they find offensive.
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The Green Man

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the significance and symbolism of The Green Man. They create a Green Man using a monochromatic color scheme.
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Muslim Devotion & Innovation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the Hajj preformed by the Muslims. They discover the five pillars of Islam and the Koran. They examine the major differences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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European Expansion in America

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore human settlement in America - from the 1500s to about the turn of the 20th Century. They follow the relationships and changes beginning in the east, then head west to witness the final battles of this era.
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The Legend of Jack-O'-Lantern

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine various Halloween traditions and the legend of the Jack O'Lantern. They listen to the story "Pumpkin Pumpkin," examine a map and locate the origins of pumpkins, weigh and measure a pumpkin and graph the results, and...
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The Gettysburg Address (1863): Defining the American Union

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore the Gettysburg Address. In this U. S. history lesson plan, students examine Abraham Lincoln's speech and it's themes of freedom, equality, and emancipation.
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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 activity, students analyze the text of the speech to determine how Lincoln sought to reconstruct the country as the Civil War drew to a...
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China Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this recognizing meanings of words worksheet, students match words about the country China with their definitions. Students match 16 answers.
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Spirit and Nature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine sources of spirituality. In this religion instructional activity, students investigate ties between the spiritual and natural worlds. Students design community and personal projects that feature relationships to the...
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World Trade Center Design Proposals

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore architectural design.  In this critical thinking and architecture lesson, students view a number of websites providing proposals for design plans of a new World Trade Center.  Students choose and evaluate three possible...
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the Native Americans of the Muscogee Creek and their use of the land. In this U.S. history lesson plan, students investigate the importance of the deer for the Muscogee Creek peoples' way of life and the many uses...
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Cultural Rituals

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore cultural rituals. In this cultural rituals lesson, 5th graders discover different cultures way of celebrating rice. Students gain information about festivals in the US, Indonesia,  Thailand, and Japan. Students...
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Black Separatism or the Beloved Community? Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this African American history lesson, students compare and contrast the tactics employed by Malcolm X and Martin Luther King,...
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The Birchbark House Internet Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this "The Birchbark House" Internet activity worksheet, students, after reading the novel, use links to web resources to answer 12 questions about the story and native American culture.  This page has numerous links to web resources.
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Africa: Names and Nations of Note

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Africa. In this global studies lesson, students research the history of African nations, noting the impact of European colonization and other historical events. Students design posters about the nations they research.

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