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The Cause and Course of the Great War
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this World War I lesson, students research the causes of the war as well as the major events of the war. Students are...
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Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency
Pupils interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this presidential history lesson, students research the accomplishments of Lyndon B. Johnson. Pupils create wanted posters...
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Information Sensation!
Third graders, in groups, choose a research topic and generate questions to narrow their focus. They research the answers to their questions and develop correctly cited source cards that display appropriate bibliographic format.
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The Reformation
Ninth graders analyze the economic, political, and theological issues of the Reformation. In this Reformation lesson, 9th graders examine primary and secondary sources to determine the causes and effects of the Reformation in Germany,...
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de Soto's Expedition: An Alternate Route
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Exploration Age lesson, 8th graders compare historical maps with new maps focusing on the route of Hernado de Soto.
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VA Statute for Religious Freedom, I. Semantic Map
Young scholars analyze the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedoms and consider its implications. In this document analysis activity, students explore primary and secondary sources regarding the document and create a semantic map that...
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Looking for the Bottom
Secondary learners explore the economic indicators and the role they play in the US economy. Written for the 2008 economy, the lesson is adaptable to today's economic situation. Pupils discover economic indicators, analyze charts,...
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Data Analysis
Twelfth graders collect and analyze data. In this secondary end-of-course mathematics lesson, 12th graders formulate a question they would like to answer and decide on an appropriate means of data collection. Students present their...
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Hindsight is 20-20Presidential First 100 DaysPresentation
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American history lesson, students research the first 100 days of several American Presidents. Students use their research findings...
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Debates on Persuasive Language That Extend Outside of Class
There is no better sight to see than a classroom full of eager young adults, hands raised high, eager to jump into a class discussion. Get your class identifying and discussing rhetorical strategies and then debating long into the night...
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Significant Events
Students identify significant events in Australia's history. They speculate how they have influenced the development of our culturally diverse nation. Students write an imaginary interview with a person whose life was influenced by one...
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Progress
Students discuss how they believe Australia has progressed over time. In groups, they use the internet to research events in the country's history. They discover how democracy in the country continues to develop and analyze the race...
National First Ladies' Library
School Reform, Again!
Students discuss their perceptions and experiences with changes in schooling. They work in small groups to prepare a PowerPoint presentation to explain the efforts toward reforming schools since 1983. Students speculate on the next...
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Live from Channel 22
Students explore 1920s America. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary sources in order to examine the events and noteworthy people of the time period. Students use their research findings to create...
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When is Humanitarian Intervention Justified?
Students analyze different foreign policies to derive their own idea of what constitutes appropriate intervention by a government. They complete a detailed proposal for their own Declaration of Human Rights.
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Colonial Research Fun
Middle schoolers review the characteristics of the thirteen colonies. In groups, they use the internet to research one of the colonies more in depth and answer questions about it. They develop a newspaper or travel brochure to share the...
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WWJD: What Would Jimmy Do?
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this 1973 oil crisis lesson plan, students research details regarding President Carter's policies regarding the oil crisis that produced a scarcity...
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Polling and Public Opinion
Most people are eager to offer their opinions about topics of interest, but what's the most effective way to collect and assess these opinions as a matter of fact? High schoolers learn about the history of polling, as well as the...
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Populations Lab - Cultures Lesson: Statistics / Sampling Patterns
Ninth graders examine the application of statistical sampling, data collection, analysis, and representation that exists in schooling and teenage lifestyles in Japan and the United States.
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Points, Lines, Planes, and Space
In this points, lines, planes, and space worksheet, young scholars solve word problems dealing with points, lines, planes, and space. Students complete 20 individual problems and 20 group problems.
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Much Ado About Nothing
Love, deception, witty bante—that's much ado about a lot! As learners navigate the resource, they view an interactive character map and read character biographies from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Pupils also listen to...
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Types of Groups
Students are introduced to the various types of groups in a society. In groups, they create a chart showing the similarities and differences between primary, secondary, and reference groups. Using magazines, they cut out pictures...
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The Work of an Historian
Students examine the life of John Pynchon and his role in the Connecticut River Valley's development.
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Touring My County
Second graders research important events that occurred in their counties for each year they have been alive. They, in groups, categorize these events and develop notes to be used in the writing of an autobiography.