Lesson Plan
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What Made George Washington a Great Leader?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the leadership attributes of George Washington. For this George Washington lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the leadership of first president. Students respond to...
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Immunization

For Teachers 9th - 10th
students study contents and origin of vaccines. They should understand the relationship of the vaccine to primary and secondary immune responses of the body. They work in pairs and share the responsibility of writing responses to...
Interactive
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Advanced Sentence Completion Exercise 13

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online interactive grammar skills worksheet, students examine 10 sentences that are missing words and select the appropriate words to complete each of the sentences and match them to the sentences. Student answers are...
Worksheet
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Conservatism in Europe and Revolution Abroad

For Students 7th - 12th
In this European history instructional activity, students read an assigned textbook selection about conservatism in Europe and revolutions abroad and then respond to 23 short answer questions about the selection.
Worksheet
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Crimean War

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Crimean War worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph selection about the war and then outline key dates and events noted in the selection.
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Canadian Studies Exercise

For Teachers 6th
In this Canadian history worksheet, 6th graders review many aspects of Canadian studies. Students complete 10 fill in the blank questions, 5 essay questions and 10 true/false questions.
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Studying English Abroad

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars explore what it might be like to study English in another country. In this ESL lesson, students complete several activities that represent what it might be like to experience learning the English language in another...
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English Lessons for Today’s Diplomats!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read an article on the English language. In this ESL lesson, students explore the meaning of the term 'diplomatic English,' then complete several activities centered around the article.  Activities include vocabulary,...
Lesson Plan
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GroWing Up

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars investigate a short biography of George Washington's childhood. They examine the differences between life for students in the eighteenth century and today.
Lesson Plan
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Great Britain's Greatest Queen

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the reign of Queen Victoria and the significant political developments in the 19th century.
Lesson Plan
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Lesson One: Flag Day

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss importance and symbolism of flags to United States and its people, discuss history and meaning of American flag, identify flags of other countries, analyze symbolism of color, shape, and design, and view images of Civil...
Worksheet
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Crossword: Introduction to Colonial America

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this crossword worksheet, students read 14 clues pertaining to colonial America. Students place their answers in this puzzle which does not have a word bank.
Worksheet
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Seventh Grade Social Studies Test

For Students 7th
In this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 7th graders respond to 30 multiple choice questions based on 7th grade social studies skills. 
Worksheet
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Test Your Research Skills-- You Either Know It Or You Don't! 4

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research worksheet, students use Internet searches or reference books to answer 15 questions on a variety of subjects.
Worksheet
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Words with More Than One Acceptable Spelling

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this recognizing words with more than one spelling learning exercise, students read about word origins and printing histories, use a dictionary for alternative spellings, and write acceptable spellings. Students write fifteen answers.
Lesson Plan
National Archives (UK)

Standards Site: The British Empire: Learning Activities for Key Stage 3

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource of archived content offers a variety of possible classroom activities and methods for teaching about the British Empire and colonialism.
Activity
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Read Works: The British Empire an Introduction to the British Empire

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the history of the British Empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
BBC

Bbc History: British History: Empire: Symbiosis: Trade and the British Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the factors that drove forward the expansion of the British Empire during the nineteenth century and asks whether it was desire for trade or "thirst of conquest." Archived.
Article
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: America and the British Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Article illustrating the connection between America and the British Empire. The author points out that much of early American history is part of British history. Outlines British history since 1066.
Website
National Archives (UK)

The National Archives: Living in the British Empire: India

For Students 9th - 10th
Was British rule in India a success or failure? Examine the consequences of British colonization of India in the following article that lays out the history and pros and cons of British rule. Primary source documents include a telegram...
Activity
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Read Works: The British Empire Doctor David Livingstone

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text British missionary and explorer Doctor David Livingstone. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
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Read Works: The British Empire Mohandas K. Ghandi

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Mohandas Gandhi and his struggle against British rule in India. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
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Read Works: The British Empire Queen Victoria and Industrialization

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about British industrialization under the rule of Queen Victoria. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Unit Plan
National Archives (UK)

The National Archives Learning Curve: British Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.