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Infusing Equity by Gender into the Classroom
Twelfth graders examine the different gender roles in the workforce. In this Social Studies lesson, 12th graders participate in a class discussion on their roles in society. Students write an essay.
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Where Did My Lunch Come From? A U.S. Regional Tour
Students explore the regions from which their food comes. In this social studies lesson, students identify the different agricultural products that are found in the major regions of the United States. Students create a lunch menu.
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Liberty Vs. Safety: an American Dilemma
Students study the process of consensus and the value of studying history as we try to craft a more perfect society. They examine President Franklin D. Roosevelt's decision to incarcerate Japanese Americans in the Western United States,...
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The Power of Protest
Students recognize the power of protest. In this civil rights lesson, students consider the success of Rosa Parks and her protest that sparked the movement. Students study the Montgomery Bus Boycott in depth and reflect on Parks's...
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Change the World, One Month at a Time
Students complete monthly acts of kindness using the given instructions. In this acts of kindness lesson, students follow the directions for each month to create and give an act of kindness to their classmates or other individual.
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Changing the World: Social Entrepreneurs Part Two
Students explore the work of social entrepreneurs. In this entrepreneurship activity, students research a specific entrepreneur and create a presentation introducing him or her to the class. Students design a seminar on social...
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Willing to Participate: Political Engagement of Young Adults
Students consider what it means to be politically involved. In this civics lesson, students discuss voting as a privilege or right. Students also discuss how they may be able to effect social change through political involvement.
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Rise of Ranching
Fourth graders explore the history of ranching in the southwest. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders discuss the history of ranching. They view a video about ranching and discuss cattle drives. Students read about the Chisholm...
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Egyptian Dynasties
Sixth graders read the chapters in their social studies books and answer questions about Egyptian Dynasties. In this Egyptian Dynasties lesson plan, 6th graders research in their book, and then work in groups to answer the questions.
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From Crowded Classrooms To Broken Streetlights: Exploring Ways To Effect Change in Our Communities
Students discuss issues of concern to their communities and explore the variety of avenues available for concerned community members to address these issues and effect change.
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Citizen Webelos Activity
In this social studies activity, 5th graders fill out a questionnaire in order to obtain a Boy Scouts merit badge based around the concept of good citizenship using 17 questions.
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Communicator Webelos Activity Workbook
For this social studies worksheet, 5th graders answer the questions concerning communication for the obtaining of a merit badge.
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Craftsman Webelos Activity Workbook
In this social studies worksheet, students complete activities working towards the merit badge of being recognized as an accomplished craftsman.
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Celtic Festivals
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to Celtic festivals and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Norse Challenge
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the Norse gods and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Buddha Puzzle
In this social studies learning exercise, student find the words related to the person of Buddha and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Peru's Word Search
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the country of Peru and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Salem Witch Trails/The Crucible Word Search
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words in the word search related to the Salem Witch Trials and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Indonesian Vocabulary
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the Indonesian language and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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At Home on the Range
Students discuss the American bison. In this social studies lesson, students discuss the history of the American bison and graph the decline of the bison population.
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Recreating Marriage: The Same-Sex Union Debate
A debate continues regarding same-sex marriage as a constitutional right. This lesson plan requires learners to define marriage then formulate an argument that reconstructs the national debate perspectives. Many standards are addressed...
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Traits Needed for Effective Group Process
Students develop a list of desirable traits for working with others, learn to evaluate which traits are needed for specific jobs, describe the traits in work settings, and make plans for developing them.
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Why Did the Triangle Fire Occur?
An investigation of the 1911 New York City Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire leads class members to examine primary and secondary source materials related to the event and apply what they learn about the working conditions at the time to...
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The Pre-Civil War Era (1815–1850)
In this online interactive U.S. history worksheet, learners respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about 19th century America. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.