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CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
Learners use events of the time to illustrate the significance of the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery Voting Rights March.
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The Flag Contest
Students, in groups, discuss the different parts of the Arkansas flag. They are given fabric of their own to design a flag to represent their family.
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Haiti – International Rescue
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist in Haiti after the earthquake. In this disaster recovery instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students create a presentation about the...
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Differences and Settlement in the Legislative Budget Process
Students discuss the issues at hand when legislators are trying to agree on policy. In groups, they role-play different roles within a sub-committee when trying to balance the budget. They present their findings to the class and...
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What's Your Reference
In this reference material worksheet, students choose the correct reference for each question given. Students discover the differences in the materials found in the dictionary, the almanac, the atlas, the newspaper, and the thesaurus.
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A Study of Cross-Cultural Connections
Ninth graders analyze connections between Asia and Europe in the pre-Renaissance period. They identify and analyze elements of Japanese and Chinese culture similiar to that of feudal Europe.
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The Million Man March
Students investigate the founding and applications of having The Million Man March while writing about the founder Louis Farrakhan. They communicate the intentions of the march that included the responsibility men are to take for the...
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The Weather Page: Comparing Data
Learners analyze data from maps. In this comparing data lesson, students use comparative and superlative statements to draw comparisons among the weather in different American cities based on USA Today weather maps.
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The Atlas Alphabet
In this atlas alphabet worksheet, students write the answer to the clue about things found in an atlas that start with each letter of the alphabet. Students write 26 answers.
ABCya
Ab Cya: u.s. States and Capitals: Penguin Hop
Don't slip on the ice! Up to four students at a time will drill states and capitals with this engaging game of penguins hopping on icebergs. Right and wrong answers are tallied and provided at the end of the game.
50 States
50 States: States and Capitals
This guide to the 50 U.S. states provides maps, pictures of state symbols, statistical information, and links to many other related sights. Test your knowledge with one of the quizzes or search for one of the fun facts.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Step Right Up! States & Capitals
Step Right Up to a whole new way to learn about US states and capitals! In this activity kids match states with their capital cities (and vice versa) by playing an all-time favorite carnival game. Find 10 matches and take home a prize!
Teacher Oz
Teacher Oz: 50 States of the u.s.a.
A site with information such as maps, flags and songs of each of the 50 states in the US.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: u.s.a.: State Capitals Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the state capitals of the United States.
Arcademics
Arcademics: Capital Penguin: States and Capitals
Capital Penguin provides practice in learning states and their capitals. Icebergs in the shape of states float towards your penguin. You must jump on the state that matches the given capital city or your penguin falls in the ocean....
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Schenck v. u.s. (1919)
PBS offers a summary of the landmark Supreme Court case of Schenck v. U.S. which dealt with when an individual's free speech rights under the First Amendment presented a "clear and present danger." This case has since been overturned.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Warsaw
An article about the Nazi treatment of the Polish capital, Warsaw, after the invasion of Poland. Information about the creation and destruction of the Jewish ghetto, and the later destruction of most of the city and its inhabitants.
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: State Government Finances
This site contains data on state government financial records.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 50 States Part 2 Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students combine psychomotor skills and geography as they travel from Montana to Wyoming. As students travel from state to state, they learn regional facts and state capitals. Students perform physical tasks highlighting...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 50 States Part 1 Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students travel virtually to 25 different states from Alabama to Missouri. While on their journey students explore geography, learn state capitals and interesting facts along the way. Movements are unique and incorporate...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Cuba and the United States
Site is an Online NewsHour report on the relations between Cuba and the U.S. Trade, trade embargo, life in Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, and many more topics are discussed.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Where Is That?
Test your knowledge of U.S. and world geography. Five levels of games challenge players to identify states, capitals, and countries.