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A Tough Nut to Crack

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore agriculture by examining world geography. In this pecan cultivation instructional activity, 6th graders identify the history of the famous nut and the impact it has on the U.S. economy, diet and human body. Students...
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Comparing North American Colonies Vs. Britain

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice creative writing  by describing events from the Colonial era.  In this U.S. History lesson, 5th graders identify King George III and George Washington, the roles they played, and the differences between...
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To Sign or Not to Sign: The Ultimate Constitution Day Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 12th
Students examine the ratification process. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students discuss the ratification process and read a play based on the process. Students debate the ratification process and determine whether they...
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Abraham Lincoln and the Five-Dollar Note

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Students study Presidential history by researching Abraham Lincoln.  In this U.S. history instructional activity, students discuss the changes in the 5 dollar bill and create a timeline of Abraham Lincoln's life.  Students...
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The Constitution (1781–1815)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the U.S. Constitution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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50 States: New England States

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discover where certain states are located and what the look like. They look for their information on a web site. Each student is assigned a state which they must research then present to the entire class.
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Literature Focus Unit: Civil War

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a two-week unit on the U.S. Civil War and the Underground Railroad. They read the books "Follow the Drinking Gourd" and "Pink and Say," complete story maps, and dramatize a scene from "Follow the Drinking Gourd."...
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The U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explain the differences between the three branches of government. Using the structure of a democracy, they listen to text about the United States Constitution. They discover how their government affects their lives in negative...
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Nativist and Racist Movements in the U.S. and their Aftermath

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the nativist and racist movements in the history of the United States. In groups, they analyze the reactions of religious and ethnic groups to these movements and create a chart to compare the goals of each group. To...
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Ohio's U.S. Presidents

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the state of Ohio's claim to be the "Mother of Presidents." Nine U.S. presidents were from the state and their contributions and terms of office are examined in this instructional activity.
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U.S. Enters World War I

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils explore the reasons why the United States entered into World War I and how that conflict effected the United States and Europe politically, economically and socially.
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Cultural Lit. 31: The U.S. and Iroquois Constitutions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars identify and compare major elements of Iroquois and United States Constitutions.
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Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate President Abraham Lincoln's use of the U.S. Constitution and its importance to the Civil War. In this US history lesson, students read text about President Lincoln and the US Constitution. Students examine the...
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Foundations of the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use information found in their textbooks to create flip charts containing information about Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, English Bill of Rights, House of Burgesses, Magna Carta, and...
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U.S. Expansion and the Age of Empire

For Students 9th - 12th
In this American foreign policy instructional activity, students respond to 20 essay questions about expansionism in the country during the 20th century.      
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Church and State Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U. S. government activity, students respond to 17 short answer questions about the first amendment and the separation of church and state.
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United States Map - Lesson 9

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the concept of cardinal directions. In this geography lesson, students identify the compass rose on a large U. S. map and then discuss the cardinal directions.
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The Fifty States

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research to find information about the U.S. States. In this fifty states instructional activity, students choose a state to research and locate it on the map. Students research to find the population of that state and record by...
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U.S.A.

For Students 1st - 2nd
In these literature worksheets students will construct a self made book about the USA. Students will color 15 vocabulary words pertaining to the book's topic.
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Egg Hunt Lesson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore religious holidays by participating in an egg hunt. In this Easter lesson plan, 4th graders review the different U.S. states and capitols before completing a geography egg hunt activity. Students read geographic...
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The U.S. White House

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this White House instructional activity, students learn a few facts about the President's house in Washington D.C. by reading a one paragraph text. Students answer 6 multiple choice questions. This is an online interactive...
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Naming the States of the U.S

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the 50 states on a map. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders identify the names of the states and location. Additionally, students work in small groups to name and locate as many states as they can on a blank...
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1th Grade U.S. History from 1877

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders engage in a lesson that is about the study of history in the United States after the end of World War I. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then summaries are written to explain the reasons for The...
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U.S. Constitution: KWL

For Students 5th - 6th
In this United States Constitution worksheet, students complete the what I know, what I want to know, and what I have learned chart with information about the U.S. Constitution.

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