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US House of Representatives

Women Pioneers on Capital Hill, 1917–1934

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
As part of a study of the women elected to Congress from 1917 to 1934, groups research and then design a museum exhibit that describes the life and the congressional service of one of these women.
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Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
The United States—specifically John F. Kennedy—played a large role during the Cuban Missile Crisis. A history resource poses questions that encourage critical thinking as well as in-depth analysis of images from the time period.
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U.S. State Capitals Multiple Choice Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this U.S. state capitols worksheet, students choose the correct capital of given states, 15 total. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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American States and Their Capital- Test Your Research Skills Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this geography skills worksheet, students match the American state listed on the left with its capital city listed on the right by drawing a line from one to the other.
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Country Capitals

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students locate country capitals on a world map. For this map skills lesson, students review the definition of the word country and discuss what a capital is. Students locate and label capital cities on a world map using a map marker.
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European Capitals Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 45 identification questions about the capitals cities of European countries. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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"The Lone Star State" Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage titled "The Lone Star State," then complete 5 multiple choice comprehension questions. An answer key is provided.
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Mystery State #19

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mystery state activity, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
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The 50 States

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use maps and music to learn the 50 states. In this US Geography lesson, 5th graders map out a region of the United States and practice singing the song, The 50 States that Rhyme.
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Indiana Travel Guide

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders share their information about their home state. In this research lesson, 4th graders use graphic organizers to make a travel guide about the state of Indiana. This lesson could be modified for use with any state, it also...
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Cultural Capital

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the adaptation and acculturation of immigrant groups in the United States. They create culture capsules aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of new peoples in American society.
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The 'Capital' of the World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to the purpose of the World Bank and its president Paul Wolfowitz. After reading an article, they work together to complete a writing exercise in which they use primary source documents to state their viewpoint. ...
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State Nicknames - A Right Angle Puzzle

For Students 5th - 9th
In this right angle puzzle, students identify the names of states  by their nickname.  They write the names of the states on a puzzle.  This three-page worksheet contains 50 clues.  Instructions are on the first page,...
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Florida State Facts

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Florida state worksheet, students research the answers to the following seven facts about the state of Florida: tree, motto, bird, capital, statehood, flower and what the state is famous for.
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Illinois State Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this state of Illinois learning exercise, students research the answers to the following facts about the state of Illinois: motto, capital, bird, flower, tree, statehood and what the state is famous for.
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Florida State Facts

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Florida worksheet, students learn about the history, motto, flower, and other interesting facts about the state by studying a chart. Students answer 10 questions about Florida. This is an online interactive worksheet.
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US: Western Region Map

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States Western Region activity, students examine the state boundaries and landforms found in this region. The map also highlights each of the state capitals.
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New York Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state map worksheet, students identify the state map of New York. Students fill in the state capital, major cities, and other state attractions.
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Rhode Island Map

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this recognizing the shape of the state of Rhode Island worksheet, students fill in the state capital, major cities, and other attractions or follow their teacher made directions. Students write at least 7 answers.
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States in America and Their Capitals

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this capitals of states in America worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the capitals of states. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Midwest States: Sentence Unscramble

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this sentence unscramble activity activity, students unscramble sentences pertaining to the Midwest states as they rearrange the 12 sets of words and write them in the correct order.
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Knowledge Test #2 U.S. Capitals

For Students 4th - 6th
In this knowledge test #2 U.S. capitals worksheet, students interactively enter the name of the capital when given the state, with immediate online feedback.
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Geography: US States and Capitals Picture/Word #9

For Students 4th - 5th
In this US States and capitals worksheet, students trace the sentences that list the capital cities of the following states: South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Vermont.
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Geography: US States and Capitals Picture/Word #8

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this US States and capital cities worksheet, students trace the sentences that list the capital cities of the following states: Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.

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