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Building Texas: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lesson Plan
Seventh graders study the engineering projects that the US Army Corps of Engineers initiated during the development of Texas. They examine primary source documents that are in digital and print form, and identify US Army Corp of Engineer...
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Breaking News English: Breaking News English: British Royal Finances Online
In this English worksheet, students read "British Royal Finances Online," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Guantanamo Britons to be Released
In this English instructional activity, students read "God Awarded Victory in US Court Case," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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Black Alabamians in World War I
Eleventh graders describe the racial climate of Alabama, then discuss some of the war-related concerns of black and white Alabamians.
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ESL Reading Comprehension-"Gang Violence Increases in Sao Paolo"
In this ESL reading comprehension instructional activity, students read or listen to an article, then complete a variety of warm up and before/after reading activities. Homework suggestions are also given.
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Breaking News English: Annan Pleads for United Nations Reform
In this English worksheet, students read "Annon Pleads for United Nations Reform," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Hillary Clinton Collapses
In this English worksheet, students read "Hillary Clinton Collapses," and then respond to 10 multiple choice, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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The President Wants YOU!
In this earthquakes worksheet, students answer short answer questions about earthquakes to provide information to the President. Students complete 8 questions.
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Breaking News English: Britons Furious Over Politician's Expenses
In this English worksheet, students read "Briton's Furious over Politician's Expenses," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Passes Away
In this English worksheet, learners read "Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Passes Away," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Laboratory-Created Eggs and Sperm
In this English worksheet, students read "Laboratory-Created Eggs and Sperm," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Laura Bush's 5 Hour Afghan Trip
In this English worksheet, students read "Laura Bush's 5 Hour Afghan Trip," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Former Secretaries of State
Follow this index to find illustrated profiles of all former U.S. Secretaries of State.
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Louisiana Secretary of State: Louisiana Facts [Pdf]
Louisiana Secretary of State provides many pretty pictures of the state and its symbols, with some interesting information about the state capitol building, the state pledge of allegiance, state colors and more.
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Maryland Secretary of State: Kids' Page
Learn history about Maryland and find some great resources on this state web page. Information for teachers and students available on this easy to navigate site.
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National Association of Secretaries of State
Provides background information on each state's secretaries of state, a link to each state's secretary of state, and other NASS information.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: The Secretary of State
The archived site for the US State Department with information prior to 2001. Gives student information on policy, services, global issues, the Department itself, outreach and regions.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Thomas Jefferson: First Secretary of State, 1790 1793
This site by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State offers information about Thomas Jefferson's role as the first Secretary of State to George Washington.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Henry Seward (1801 1872)
Brief biography on William Henry Seward who was appointed Secretary of State by Abraham Lincoln on March 5, 1861, and served until March 4, 1869. Seward carefully managed international affairs during the Civil War and also negotiated the...
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Hall of the Secretaries of State: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides a brief profile account of Jefferson's career as a Secretary of State. It includes a list of notable events during his office.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Maxwell Evarts (1818 1901)
Brief biography of the life and career of statesman, William Maxwell Evarts, who was appointed Secretary of State by Rutherford B. Hayes, and served in that position for 4 years.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Watson Foster (1836 1917)
Biography of John Foster, a statesman who rose through the ranks to become a Colonel in the Union Army and later appointed Secretary of State by Benjamin Harrison in 1892.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Robert Lansing (1864 1928)
Biography of Robert Lansing who was appointed Secretary of State by Woodrow Wilson. Important achievements included his oversight of U.S. foreign policy during the First World War and his negotiation of a major agreement between the...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Edmund Jennings Randolph (1753 1813)
Brief biography provides an overview of Edmund Randolph's rise to prominence as Secretary of State under George Washington, and discusses his influence on American diplomacy.