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The Color of Justice
Students analyze racism and justice. In this legal system discrimination lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on disparities in the legal system. Students respond to discussion questions following the...
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U.S. Quiz Questions
In this ESL United States instructional activity, middle schoolers answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.
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The Output Gap: A‘Potentially’ Unreliable Measure of Economic Health?
How can we accurately estimate what the economy should produce now and in the future? Have your pupils tackle this question as they learn about real versus potential GDP and as they review data regarding the output gap in...
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Capital Cities Word Search 3
In this United States capital cities word search learning exercise, 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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Educational Complacency Will Make U.S. Feel the Pain
Twelfth graders examine the educational system in the United States in reference to the job market and available expertise. In this Current Events lesson, 12th graders read an article and discuss their opinions with the class.
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U.S. geography for Children: New York
In this geography instructional activity, 5th graders study the state of New York. Students follow the given directions to complete 5 tasks on the state map that is given.
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The Importance of Being Flexible and Open-minded as a Visitor to Another Culture: Lesson 2 For "The Train Ride Home"
Students examine the advantages of being flexible when visiting or living in a different culture. They read and discuss a first-hand account by a Peace Corps volunteer in Kazakhstan, and write a letter from the point of view of a...
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Introducing Industries
If you are looking for a way to explore Michigan's resources, physical features, and more, this lesson is for you. After discussing Michigan and the Great Lakes, learners fill out a graphic organizer identifying the state's natural...
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World Capitals Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 195 identification questions about the capital cities of countries in the world. Students have 12 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Washington: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Washington.
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European Capitals Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 45 identification questions about the capitals cities of European countries. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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How Resourceful Are You?
Students investigate the concept of resources. They differentiate between natural, human, and capital resources. Prior to the lesson the students need to build background knowledge of goods, services, needs, and wants. They create a...
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From Sea to Shining Sea
Students study the geography of the United States of America. Students write letters, create travel brochures, make maps, graph population numbers, read fiction and nonfiction selections, complete KWL charts, and watch films.
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Washington, D. C.: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, learners use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Washington, D. C.
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Sacco and Vanzetti: “The Case That Will Not Die”
Studying this case within its historical context can help us better understand urgent current issues of today.
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Who Decides Who Dies?
Young scholars explore various state laws concerning capital punishment and conduct a mock meeting of the United States Congress to set standards for the death penalty.
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America Will Be
Students work together to research and create different types of maps of the United States to be used as part of a geography trivia game.Groups research North American annual rainfall, climate, mountain ranges major rivers and state...
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US: Midwest Region Map
In this U. S. outline map worksheet, students examine boundaries of the Midwest Region states and the placement of the capital cities. This map is labeled.
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US: Western Region Map
In this U. S. Western Region outline map learning exercise, learners examine boundaries of each of the states and the placement of the capital cities. This map is not labeled.
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United States Holidays and Customs
Students identify and describe the importance of U.S. holidays and social customs. In groups, Students write a detailed description of a U.S. holiday and how it is celebrated. Descriptions are presented to the class. This lesson is...
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A Differentiated Way through Think Dots
Young scholars examine reasons that led people to explore, identify "West" as defined following Revolutionary War, explain importance of finding natural resources, develop time line of dates and events leading up to Lewis and Clark...
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US Policy In Somalia
Students investigate the US policy for the country of Somalia. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They locate the country and then discuss major geographical features of the areas. Students discuss the present US...
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The Election of 2008: Primaries and Caucuses
Students examine the American presidential election process. For this presidential election lesson, students discover details regarding the campaigns of McCain and Obama in the 2008 election. Students create timelines that feature the...
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South Carolina Challenge
For this state facts worksheet, students read the statements associated with the state of South Carolina. Students select the correct answer for the 9 statements.