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Ancient Greece Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete a unit of study on Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece activity, students complete 16 sets of activities to learn about Ancient Greece. Middle schoolers finish with a comprehensive test over the unit.
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Doing Our Share Lesson 1: Michigan History of Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the history of philanthropy in Michigan by looking at images and pictures while discussing the definition of philanthropy. They design a picture of the first time they saw a philanthropic act and write three sentences...
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Exploring National Marine Sanctuaries

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers conduct Internet research of the living organisms in national marine sanctuaries, and the resources protected in the sanctuaries. Students gather information about each of the sanctuaries and make an oral presentation...
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Ancient Greece: The Olympics and the Gods

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Research Ancient Greece, the Olympic games, and Greek mythology. Young historians will research Ancient Greece and complete multiple activities about the history and culture. This is a unit of lessons.
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Sparta and Athens

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.
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What is Tet?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the conflict in Vietnam.  In this American History lesson, 7th graders analyze various pictures on the conflict.  Students discuss their findings and feelings about the conflict in Vietnam.  
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Lesson 6: Native Americans in the West

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars recall their knowledge of Native American people who lived in the West and reflect on how their perspectives differed from pioneers and argonauts of the 19th century.
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Living in the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to research a time when their family came to America. They each take on the role of a member of the family and research their lives. They are to make the presentation to the class.
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Mississippi Delta Blues Moves: Second in a Series of Three with Barb Hoffman and Steve Hoskins, MGM

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students complete a graphic organizer reviewing Barb Hoffman's prior lesson," Slave Songs (1840-1876)" as well as listen to and discuss Delta Blues music samples. Students research one Delta Blues singer and write a "color coded"...
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The Kanaka Village at Fort Vancouver: Crossroads of the Columbia River

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the interaction between Native American and European cultures in the Pacific Northwest in the 1800s. They focus their study on the Hudson's Bay Company and Fort Vancouver.
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Patchtowns: Big Industry, Little Towns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore what it was like to live in a coal mining town.  In this history lesson plan, students discuss specific details about the lives of coal company workers and their families.
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Japanese-Russian Peace Treaty Still Remote

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Japanese-Russian Peace Treaty Still Remote," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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PBS

Pbs: The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides a detailed look at World War I and its affect on the world at large. Content includes comprehensive interviews with expert historians, an interactive timeline, an interactive gallery complete with detailed maps, and...
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Hargrett Library Rare Map Collection: American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of rare Civil War maps enhance the study and learning of the Civil War. They provide a wealth of insight into the war and helps to better understand the events that occurred. A great resource for teachers and an exciting...
Website
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Second Battle of the Marne

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough description of the Second Battle of the Marne and the Americans who participated in it. Read first-person accounts, find maps of the movements of the battle, and learn about some of the soldiers who perished in battle.
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PBS

Pbs: The Great War: Maps and Battles: The Battle of the Somme 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief account of the Battle of Somme that includes a captioned animated map showing the battle along with links to further resources.
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BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth look at World War I. Includes summaries of the war years; sound clips of eye-witness accounts; virtual tours of trenches on the Western Front; maps; articles and overviews; and similar resources.
Website
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Progressive Era to the New Era 1900 1929, World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about World War I from the primary source documents contained here. Also contains a short overview, lesson plans, timelines, maps, and images, as well as recommended videos, books, and other...
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Library of Congress

Loc: A Guide to World War I Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
A web guide of links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress web site and beyond.
Website
BBC

Bbc News: Falklands War 25 Years On

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive look back at the Falkland War between the UK and Argentina. Maps, images, video, audio, timelines, quizzes are all featured.
Handout
World War 1

Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: Doughboy Center: Cantigny: First Battle of the Aef

For Students 9th - 10th
A description and first-person account of the battle of Cantigny, the first major battle of the AEF. Includes photographs and maps.
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Other

Manitobia Life and Times: World War 1 .. The War at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
All Canadians were greatly affected by the war in Europe. The situation at home, enlistments, conscription, alien immigrants, and the changes occurring after the war ended are each reviewed in detail.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Whirlwind War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by the U.S. Army, contains the hyperlinked text of The Whirlwind War, an extensive history of the Army's role in the Persian Gulf War. This is the whole book, so there is an abundance of resources here, including...
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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Roosevelt, Churchill Map 1943 War Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
A great article from the New York Times on January 24, 1943, reporting on the meeting between President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill at Casablanca. At this meeting it was confirmed that the United Nations would accept only...