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The Meat-Packing Industry in Chicago During the Progressive Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine maps showing the hog and corn distribution of the United States. In groups, they research the reasons why Chicago became the natural hub for meat-packing processing in the United States. They examine changes in...
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An Irresistable Offer?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify inducements the emperor Constantine offered people to move to his fledgling capital city of Constantinople and compare similar situations offered by the American government in our history and by local governments for...
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U.S.-Cuba Relations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the history of United State/Cuba relations. In this diplomacy instructional activity, students research selected websites to gather information regarding various topics of significance between the U.S. and Cuba since 1868....
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Educational Complacency Will Make U.S. Feel the Pain

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the educational system in the United States in reference to the job market and available expertise. In this Current Events lesson, 12th graders read an article and discuss their opinions with the class.
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Eagle Lesson One

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate bald eagles. They examine a map of the United States, locate states where bald eagles live, read and discuss books, and write a paragraph on how eagles are tracked.
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Betting on China

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. In this Chinese economy instructional activity, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Students study a pie...
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From War to Peace

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this post World War I worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 5 vocabulary terms that match 5 definitions, change 3 false statements into true statements, and explain 2 historical themes regarding this time period in United...
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Everything's Coming Up Roses: Creating Beautiful Areas in Your Neighborhood

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners study the history of Pennsylvania and the city beautification movement that originated in that state. In this community service activity, students study the city beautification movement started by Mira Lloyd Dock. Learners make...
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Cambodian New Year

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students compare and contrast the New Year celebration in Cambodia to the celebration in the United States. They mathematically determine the amount of beans added to the "mountain" during the three day celebration.
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Newscast on the Battles of the Ironclad Ships

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fifth graders create multi-media newscasts based on their knowledge of Civil War battles of the ironclad ships.
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1948 - Berlin Airlift

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine a document from the Berlin Airlift in order to research his important event in World History.
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Portrait Analysis of Lincoln in Richmond, VA

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students view and analyze a portrait of Abraham Lincoln made during his visit to Richmond, Va. Students determine the historical significance of his visit and create fictional newspaper accounts from various perspectives.
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Ellis Island: Gateway To America

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the immigration station on Ellis Island. Through several activities, they see that immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island came to America from different countries, mostly those in Europe, for a variety of reasons.
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Understanding the Twenty-Seven Amendments

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use the Internet to learn about the Constitution.  In this Constitutional Amendments lesson, students read and discuss the twenty seven amendments and work in groups to rewrite the amendments in their own words. ...
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Philippines calamity following tropical storm

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the problems in the Philippines after a tropical storm. In this Philippines lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students write a letter to a charity to try and get donations for...
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Lesson Plan for History: The Inauguration Speech of President Jefferson Davis

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explain Davis's views on Southern Secession.  In this American History lesson plan, 11th graders read and analyze primary sources. 
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End of the Line: What Happened to the Blue Ridge Railroad?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the westward expansion and the role of railroad construction to the expansion. In this railroad history activity, 6th graders complete KWL activity for the topic. Students view a PowerPoint about the growth of...
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The Sequential Teaching of Writing Skills at Grade Eight

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are introduced to the techniques to write properly. As a class, they practice writing complete sentences and discover how to avoid run-on sentences. In groups, they review action and state of being verbs and practice...
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Missing May

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a map of their state and find unusual names of towns and communities. They select three to five of the more unusual names and develop a plot that could use the town as a setting. Students write a synopsis for possible...
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Mapping the Civil War

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify the locations of pivotal American Civil War battles. In this map skills lesson, students label Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Battle for Atlanta on an outline map. The map is not included.
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The South Wins Gettysburg!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore American Civil War, hypothesize that the Union Army was defeated at Gettysburg by Lee's army, and write an essay describing how different North America would be today if the South had won the Civil War.
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Citizen Juries: Zacarias Moussaoui - May 1, 2006

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider deliberations by juries. In this citizen jury instructional activity, students complete readings regarding the constitutional right to a trial by jury as well as on the civic responsibility to serve on a jury.
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Religious Revival: The American Response to the Cold War

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners examine the impact of religion on the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson, students analyze speeches delivered by Lenin, Truman, and Graham regarding the role of religion in society. As a culminating activity, learners are tested...
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Civil War Research

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research different aspects of the Civil War using various multi-media techniques. Students create a report based on their research that includes views of the war from the point of view of the North, South and slaves.

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