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Examine Economic Factors That Influence Human Migration Along the U.S/Mexican Border

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars 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 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 the state...
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Minnesota

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Minnesota state instructional activity, 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...
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Washington: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history instructional activity, 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 worksheet, 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
For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students 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
For 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, learners 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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Smithsonian Institution

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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Death Penalty

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should the United States continue the practice of capital punishment? Scholars set out to answer the question in preparation for a class debate or discussion about the death penalty. They watch videos, analyze charts about death penalty...
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Day to Day Life in a Small African Village

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students analyze what it is like to live in an African village. They locate Tanzania on a map and compare life there to life here in the United States. They write about the health issues in East Africa.
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Maryland Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 6th
After selecting State Unit Studies and clicking on Maryland, you'll be directed to a page with several useful links! You'll get basic state facts, a map of the state, and information on the flower, capital, flag, bird, dog, cat, etc! So...
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Museum of Tolerance

Where Do Our Families Come From?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
After a grand conversation about immigration to the United States, scholars interview a family member to learn about their journey to America. They then take their new-found knowledge and apply their findings to tracking their family...
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Introducing Industries

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
If you are looking for a way to explore Michigan's resources, physical features, and more, this lesson is for you. After discussing Michigan and the Great Lakes, learners fill out a graphic organizer identifying the state's natural...
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Louisiana Crafts and Domestic Arts

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Discuss with the class the reasons for identifying and defining the term material culture as refering to a vast array of objects and activities that people make and do traditionally. Your class can identify diverse crafts and decorative...
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Georgia Challenge

For Students 4th - 5th
In this multiple choice about the U.S. state of Georgia worksheet, learners read factual phrases about Georgia and choose the correct who, what, or where answers. Students answer 10 multiple choice answers.
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Reading Comprehension

For Students 8th - 9th
Ah, the City of Brotherly Love! Do you know which city I'm talking about? It's Philadelphia. Read this short passage on the city, and have your class complete the questions that follow. Use this to prepare for state-wide testing. 
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The Fed - Helping Keep Banks Safe and Sound

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
What does an examiner look for when analyzing a bank's financial condition? In addition to learning about the 5-Cs for reviewing loans and CAMELS (capital, assets, management, earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity to risk), your learners...

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