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U.S. Geography: California
In this map skills about the state of California worksheet, learners locate and label specific places and areas and create a map key and symbolize the economy and areas of personal interest. Students answer 5 questions.
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Cuban Missile Crisis
The United States—specifically John F. Kennedy—played a large role during the Cuban Missile Crisis. A history resource poses questions that encourage critical thinking as well as in-depth analysis of images from the time period.
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United States Geography: Crossword Puzzle
In this geography worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate United States geography answers.
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Civil War and Reconstruction
Fourth graders investigate the Civil War by researching the state of Virginia. In this US History instructional activity, 4th graders identify Abraham Lincoln, James Chestnut and Fort Sumter, and discuss their roles in the start of...
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States and Territories
In this United states worksheet, 5th graders read a short script pertaining to the states and territories. Students complete 10 fill in the blank questions and self check this online interactive worksheet.
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America and the Sino-Japanese Conflict, 1933-1939
High schoolers examine the U.S. stance regarding the Sino-Japanese conflict. In this diplomacy instructional activity, students analyze the sanctions employed by United States on Japan when they took over Manchuria. High...
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The Nature of Happiness
The U.S. Constitution states that the pursuit of happiness is an inalienable right. The United Nations' Global Happiness Index ranks countries according to the happiness of its citizens. As part of a discussion of the nature of...
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Bill of Rights and Lawmaking
Ninth graders consider how the Bill of Rights impacts the lawmaking process in the United States. In this Bill of Rights lesson, 9th graders discuss the amendments and their limitations. Students research the role of the Legislative...
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U.S. State Capitals Word Search
In this state capitals worksheet, students find a set of 8 state capitals in a word search puzzle. Capitals are found on the bottom of the page. A reference web site is included for additional activities.
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U.S. State Capitals Vocabulary Wheel
In this recognizing the state capitals worksheet, students observe a wheel divided into the four states of Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio and Virginia with no capital cities or directions. Students provide four answers.
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The 8th Amendment: The Death Penalty
Young scholars take a closer look at the death penalty. In this U.S. government instructional activity, students watch a Discovery video about capital punishment in the United States and then compose letters to the editors of newspapers...
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Al Otro Lado
Students view a video about the border between the United States and Mexico. They discuss the forces that influence human migration. They write a paper from the point of view of the main character in the film.
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Necessity is the Mother of Invention
Students research the Industrial Revolution. In this Industrial Revolution lesson plan, students research on the Internet, with books, magazines, fill out worksheets, and more to learn about inventions that were made out of necessity or...
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Las Vegas: We Are Just Like You
Young scholars practice making multimedia documentary films by investigating cities of America. For this U.S. geography lesson, students examine Las Vegas and compare the state of Nevada to 15 other states and discuss their main...
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Geography A to Z: Letter O
The world is full of places that start with the letter O. It's true! Your class can use what they know about geography to answer seven curious questions related to world locations that all begin with letter O. Like Ohio, Ottowa, and...
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Rhode Island State Map
In this geography of Rhode Island worksheet, students color and label a map with the major cities and physical features. Students also study a U.S. map to learn the location of the state of Rhode Island.
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Symbols of Georgia
In this Georgia worksheet, students complete a 16 question fill in the blank on-line interactive quiz about the state of Georgia. Students complete sentences about the capital city, state bird, flower, gemstone, fish, song and famous...
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Library Guide to the States
Students use a library research activity to research the fifty United States. In this library research lesson, students complete a unit of lessons where they research and study the fifty states in the United States. Students research the...
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State Capitals A-C
In this word search worksheet, students locate fifteen state capitals in the puzzle that begin with A-C. The word list includes Albany, Boise, and Concord.
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Capital Cities Word Search 4
In this United States capital cities word search worksheet, students identify the names of various capital cities in the United States within the word puzzle and test their spelling abilities.
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Washington, D.C.: Capital of the United States
In this Washington, D.C. worksheet, learners 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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Being Resourceful: Wisconsin quarter reverse
If your class understands goods and services then they'll be ready for this lesson on various resources. After reading a series of books and engaging in class lecture and discussion, pupils will fill out worksheets. They will list...
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New York Vocabulary
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the statements about New York and write 10 vocabulary words from the word bank to complete the statements.
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Utah Challenge
In this Utah learning exercise, students explore the state of Utah. Students answer ten multiple choice questions testing their comprehension of facts about the state of Utah.