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Territory and Statehood of Iowa

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders recognize the steps to create a territory, a district and a state.  In this Iowa lesson, 5th graders discuss the three capitals and their importance.  Students recognize the key people in the development of Iowa....
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Michigan Challenge

For Students 4th - 6th
In this recognizing facts about the state of Michigan instructional activity, students read factional phrases and choose the person, place, or thing being described. Students answer 10 multiple choice answers.
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States and Territories

For Students 5th
For 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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Fractured Facts for Civics

For Students 9th
In this fractured facts for civics activity, 9th graders correct 24 sentences by replacing certain phrases if they are incorrect, but not all need to be corrected, answers are included.
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US Policy In Somalia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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New York Crossword Puzzle

For Students 4th - 5th
For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 phrases about New York. Students complete the crossword puzzle with statements about New York.
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Introducing Industries

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
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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The Output Gap: A‘Potentially’ Unreliable Measure of Economic Health?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
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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The British Attack on the Capital

For Students 6th - 8th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a historical passage about the British American war. Students then answer 10 true/false questions based on their reading.
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Canadian Crossword

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read 8 clues about Canadian locations on the map and the culture of Canadian people. This would be difficult for U.S. students, as there is no word bank.
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

For Students 8th - 12th
In this U.S. branches of government worksheet, students respond to 15 fill in the blank questions regarding the powers of the legislative branch of government.
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Exploring a Map of Canada

For Students 5th - 6th
In this exploring a map of Canada worksheet, students find and label the capital city, bodies of water, the U.S., the provinces and the territories of Canada.
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National Road to Indiana

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the National Road to Indiana. In this U.S. highway history and primary source research lesson, students read an original journal written by Jane Voorhees Lewis in 1806 describing her trip west on the first federally...
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How Resourceful Are You?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the Nevada state quarter and discuss items on the quarter, categorizing them as natural resources, human resources, or capital resources. They paste other coins into correct categories depending on the resources depicted...
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A New, Capital Idea#141

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students design a pamphlet which explains where a capital for a new country, which is comprised of the New England region, should be located. They include the reasons for their decision based on where physical and human features are...
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The Post Office

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Post Office worksheet, students read a short text with information about the history of mail delivery in the United States. Students answer 4 multiple choice questions. Note: The word "congress" in question 2 is a proper noun and...
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North America Puzzle

For Students 6th - 9th
For this geography worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle in reference to North America. They identify capitals of some countries, the specific landforms of different areas, and languages spoken. There are 21 clues to solving...
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Civil War Bingo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students answer Civil War questions. In this Civil War United States history lesson, students copy Civil War vocabulary and phrases onto squares on a Bingo card. Students cover a Bingo square in response to each question asked by the...
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The Buckeye State

For Students 3rd
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, 3rd graders read a short passage and answer questions about what they have read.  Students respond to 5 multiple choice questions assessing understanding of what has been read.
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Geography Puzzles

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students study the continents of the world. In this Internet geography lesson plan, students connect to online mapping games. Students collaborate in order to develop their understanding of world geography, including countries and...
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Weather Watchers

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars are introduced to an Underground Weather Stations. In groups, they use the internet to research the weather in different parts of the United States locating each city. To end the lesson, they summarize the information they...
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Virginia Challenge

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Virginia trivia worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state.
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Utah Crossword

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Utah activity, students explore the state of Utah. Students must complete the crossword puzzle by coming up with the answers to the ten clues given.
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Coast to Coast Virtual Trip

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students complete a variety of exercises and activities as they plan a coast to coast trip across America. They keep a journal that includes where they went, what they did, what they saw, etc. They compare two cities they visited along...