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Recovery! Coping with the Effects of a Natural Disaster

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore natural disasters and the devastation caused by them. Using specified websites, learners examine how people rebuild after a disaster. In groups, they design and rebuild a community and conclude by writing an essay...
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Chapter 15: Science and the Mass Media

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this science and mass media in America worksheet, students complete 12 fill in the blank questions and 6 multiple choice questions regarding the culture of United States
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History of France: Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this French history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to major events in history of France from circa 1500 to the present.
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China's Economy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine China's economy. In this economics lesson, students investigate economic facts and indicators for the U.S. and China in order to compare and contrast these two large economies.
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Early Discovery & Settlement (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 21 matching questions regarding colonial America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Clinton Administration (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 14 matching questions regarding the presidency of Bill Clinton. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Today We Encountered the White Man

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze and interpret artifacts and a timeline to get specific information.  In this timeline lesson plan students work in groups to research an Indian tribe and write an information piece of their research. 
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Immigration

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the American immigration experience. In this immigration lesson, 8th graders watch a video about Ellis Island and discuss the processing that took place there. Students write letters in the voice of American...
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The Great Depression

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the aspects of the Great Depression.  In this American History activity, 11th graders will analyze the causes and effects of the Depression on American Society. 
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Russian Leaders and Industrialization

For Students 8th - 12th
In this industrialization activity, students read the provided 1-page article about the Industrial Revolution in Russia and then respond to 8 short answer questions based on the information presented.
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Russia: Industrialization, Repression, and Revolution

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Russian history learning exercise, learners read the provided article about industrialization in the nation and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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Exploring Religious Violence and Persecution in 16th Century Europe

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students watch a movie on religious violence in 16th century Europe and then write a background about a picture they are given on violence. In this religious violence lesson plan, students create the background by making inferences about...
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Changing Attitudes in America

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discuss strategies for confronting destructive stereotypes and mythologies, as well as promoting racial understanding in Students.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Lewis and Clark expedition. They develop skills for historical analysis. They locate a variety of geographic features encountered by the expedition, and create a timeline that documents Lewis and Clark on their journey.
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South Asia Today: India

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use information from the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India Web site to explore the Indian economy and environment for business investment, then write a business proposal.
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Martin Luther King Day

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They conduct research, participate in a discrimination simulation, write a poem, and create a collage.
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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine transcripts of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates and create a platform for each candidate in the 1858 Senate race.
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A Parable on Populism

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the sombolism between Populism of the 1890's and the story of The Wizard of Oz.
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RELIGION AND THE ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the political and religious factors that influenced English, Spanish, French, and Dutch colonization of the Americas, and the economic characteristics of the early Spanish and Portuguese empires in the Americas.
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Anti-Railroad Propaganda Poster -- The Growth of Regionalism, 1800 - 1860

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the anti-railroad movement of the mid-19th century. They review propaganda from the period and consider various points of view. They develop role-plays and write essays using their research.
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Lincoln's Spot Resolutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the controversy and varying points of view leading up to the 19th century Mexican War. They research examples of anti-war movements throughout history and write editorials about their findings.
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The Voting Game

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine and discuss the Canadian electoral process. They conduct a simulation of the electoral process, with students running as candidates, holding a convention, campaigning, and voting for Prime Minister of the Day.
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Legends of the Fifth

For Teachers 5th
Students explore the the legends and myths of the Orient, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas in this six lessons unit. Different cultures and belief systems of the inhabitants of these areas are examined through storytelling techniques.
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Women's Rights Historic Sites

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use maps, readings, floor plans, photos and cartoons to research the conditions of upstate New York in the first half of the 19th century, examine the issues that led to Women's Rights Convention of 1848 and consider current...

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