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Every Child By Two: Early Childhood Immunizations
Students investigate the childhood immunizations and how they are used to help prevent the spread of disease. They conduct an information search using a variety of resources and focus upon the problem of disease in children. The research...
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Mahoney Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words that are part of the word search puzzle that is focused around the theme of the sheet.
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The - Landmarks: referring to buildings and landmarks
In this building and landmarks worksheet, students choose either 0 or The to go in front of a sentence about a famous building or landmark. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Amending the Constitution
Students research the history of the process of amending the US Constitution to explain the latest amendment that failed on June 28, 2006. They complete the research and view images online.
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Who Are Your Local Officials?
Students identify the names and positions held by local public officials. In pairs, students research the requirements and duties needed to hold office. A brief presentation of their research will include the names and positions of...
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
Students make a chart on what they learned about how a bill becomes a law. For this law making lesson plan, students research the authority and restrictions placed on Congress on how they make a bill into a law and then present their...
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The Constitution: The Country's Rules
Students become aware of the Constitution and why it is important. In this early government lesson, students compare the Constitution to the class rules. They are both set in place so that we all stay safe and have fun. Students draw...
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The Cold War: Anti-Communism at Home
Eleventh graders take a closer look at the Red Scare. For this Cold War lesson, 11th graders read the provided literature about anti-communism in the United States and then respond to the provided discussion questions that accompany the...
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National Debate Over Treaty Ratification
Students review the main points of the Versailles Treaty. In groups, they analyze a variety of political cartoons about Wilson and the treaty itself and share their findings with the class after completing a worksheet. To end the...
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War Aims Worksheet
In this World War II worksheet, students read excerpts of 2 American diplomatic memos written in the 1930's to Germany and Japan. Then students respond to 2 short answer questions.
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President James Earl Carter
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about President James Earl Carter and answer 7 multiple choice questions.
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Who Gets the Job?
Students examine the Cabinet, and match Cabinet positions with current secretaries. They evaluate the qualifications of each secretary, then develop sets of qualifications for two Cabinet positions.
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Hawaii's Future Tied to History
Middle schoolers investigate Hawaii's history to help them explain how a Reorganization Act may affect its residents. students track the region's history from statehood, to kingdom, to human settlement.
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Washington, D.C.: Capital of the United States
In this Washington, D.C. worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to thirteen facts about the capital of the United States.
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Alaska Purchase
In this reading comprehension and geography learning exercise, students read a selection about the Alaska Purchase, its origins as a state, and its attributes. They answer 7 fill in the blank questions using information from the selection.
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The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations
Eleventh graders read the words and listen to the voices of some central participants in the debate over the League of Nations.
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Ralph Nader
For this online interactive Ralph Nader worksheet, learners respond to 15 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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President Barack Obama Alphabetical Order Worksheet
In this online interactive President Obama learning exercise, learners examine 16 words and names and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This learning exercise may also be printed for classroom use.
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Party Like It's 1992 or '84 or '76 or '68!
Learners explore, analyze and study how political party platforms have changed over time. They create a party platform time line by researching Republican and Democratic Party stances on various issues during the last few decades.
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Hut One, Hut Two ... Teams of the National Government: The Three Branches of Government
Eighth graders examine the three branches of government and the system of checks and balances.
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GMOs: Should We Grow Them?
Students examine the ethics of biotechnology and genetically modifying various organisms. They complete various activities and labs on GMOs and then write a position paper regarding their individual opinions on the subject.
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Australia
First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.
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The Presidential Election Process
Students examine the presidential election process and discover that presidential elections are decided by the electoral college and not popular votes. They see that each state has a number of electors, and understand how this number is...
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Advanced Critical Reading: The Great Debates
In this critical reading worksheet, learners read a passage about The Great Debates between Kennedy and Nixon and answer questions based on the reading.