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From Past to Present

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here is an impressive activity on how agricultural practices and technology have advanced over time. Thoughtful discussion topics, good warm up activities, and fine worksheets are all embedded in this eight-page plan. The plan comes from...
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Europe in Upheaval (1850 - 1914)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Europe was in a state of transition and upheaval that spanned a time of 60 years, beginning in 1850 and running through the first World War. Uncover the wars, key players, politics, and social movements that marked this time period in...
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Connecting Africa: A Project-Based Learning Adventure

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Mission Possible: Your task is to design a new highway route from Tunis, Tunisia to Cape Town, South Africa. If you accept the challenge, you must create a small map of the route that has already been rejected, a...
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Nebraska Map

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Nebraska learning exercise, students explore the state of Nebraska. Students are given a blank map of the state of Nebraska and are to fill in the capital, major cities, and any other state attractions on the map.
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Geographical Distance Skating

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students get a cardiovascular workout while applying geographical concepts and processes by keeping track of mileage traveled from location to location until reaching the state capital.
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Indianapolis Government

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners read about a girl who takes a trip during the time of the State Capital moving to Indianapolis and then write their own essay about a trip that they took. In this Indianapolis Government lesson plan, students use maps and...
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California Poppy Postcards

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
What a great lesson! Learners discuss California history, including the state flower, the poppy, and then engage in an art activity. For the activity, they learn about value, shading, layering, blending etc. to produce a realistic...
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Mapping Possible Solutions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders propose possible sites for the heart of Florida state capital by mapping collected data onto a Florida state map and recording data in a Travel Log.
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Alaska

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Alaska state learning exercise, students research and respond to various questions related to the state of Alaska. They identify and name the state's capital and statehood. Then, students identify and name the motto, bird,...
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Examine Economic Factors That Influence Human Migration Along the U.S/Mexican Border

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students bring in their own article about immigration and how it is affecting their community. They summarize their article and brainstorm reasons why someone would immigrate to another country. They discuss push and pull factors.
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US Policy In Somalia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the US policy for the country of Somalia. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They locate the country and then discuss major geographical features of the areas. Students discuss the present US...
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Mississippi

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Mississippi state instructional activity, students respond to 7 questions related to the state of Mississippi. First, they identify and name the capital of Mississippi and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name...
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Minnesota

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this Minnesota state worksheet, students respond to 7 different questions that are related to the state of Minnesota. First, they identify and name the capital of Minnesota and when it became a state. Then, students identify and name...
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Washington: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
For this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Washington.
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Washington, D. C.: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history learning exercise, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Washington, D. C.
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Kansas Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the 10 statements about Kansas. Students find vocabulary words about Kansas to complete the 10 statements.
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Alaska Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the statements associated with Alaska. Students then complete the statements with a word from the word box.
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New York Crossword Puzzle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this crossword puzzle learning exercise, learners read the 10 phrases about New York. Students complete the crossword puzzle with statements about New York.
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Matching Cities Worksheet

For Students 6th
In this social studies worksheet, 6th graders match the cities with the correct state. The solution is found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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New Hampshire

For Students 3rd - 5th
In a state review activity, students are given the state flag of New Hampshire, as well as several questions to answer about the state (motto, flower, capital, etc). Designed for homeschool use, this assignment could easily translate to...
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Oklahoma Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Oklahoma worksheet, students examine a flag of the state. After doing their own research, students fill in information about Oklahoma: capital city, motto, tree, flower, date of statehood.
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Capitalization Review

For Students 2nd - 7th Standards
Using correct grammar is a capital idea! Elementary readers review the rules of capitalization, including proper nouns, abbreviations of organizations, and holidays, before correcting the errors in two sets of sentences.  
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The Final Question

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze their own feelings about the death penalty before considering court cases involving the death penalty. They determine what their definition is of cruel and unusual punishment, and analyze how different states handle the...
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Cold War

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
The Cold War was not necessarily always cold in temperature, but the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union sure was frigid! Scholars read various passages, view exhibition graphics, and observe an artifact from the...

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