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War and International Law:America’s Foreign Policy: A Brief History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the history of American foreign policy. In this foreign policy activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture that presents a brief history of American foreign policy. Students respond to...
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Should the United States Have a Central Bank?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students assess the validity of a national bank. They study the importance of McCullough v. Maryland. They review the arguments of Hamilton and Jefferson. They analyze the Tenth Amendment and the debate over state v. federal power. They ...
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Worksheet #49 - Constitution

For Students 8th - 9th
In this historical quiz worksheet, students test their knowledge on multiple historical references about the Constitution as they answer the ten fill in the blank questions.
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Worksheet #50 Questions - Amendments

For Students 8th - 9th
In this historical quiz learning exercise, students test their knowledge on multiple historical references that relate to the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. Students answer ten fill in the blank questions.
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Influential Groups In Colorado's History

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch a teacher made PowerPoint presentation that introduces the study of Colorado's history. They view images and listen to music that is indicative of the mountain men, miners, pioneers, the Spanish, and Native Americans...
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Era of Good Feelings

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Era of Good Feelings. A short answer question is included as well.
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War of 1812 Begins

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history instructional activity, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the beginning of the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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Pledge of Allegiance: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history instructional activity, students use the 13 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Exploration and Encounters

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research explorers of the New World.  In this American history lesson, 4th graders conduct internet & textbook research about various New World explorers.  Students compare and contrast the sources used for...
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Let's Discover Texas!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students begin the lesson by taking a pre-test on their prior knowledge of the state of Texas. In groups, they participate in various activities to examine the geography, history, climate and vegetation of the state and record their...
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Black History Month Cloze worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Black History month cloze worksheet, students fill in ten blanks with the correct words from a word bank. Students read the text about Black History month.
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Lesson plan: History Underfoot

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study Native Americans of Virginia. In this Virginia history lesson, students take on the role of archaeologists as they analyze a site and its artifacts. Students use the information to draw conclusions about the natives who...
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The Crash, the Dust, and the New Deal

For Teachers 7th
Students explore the Great Depression. In this American history lesson, students examine primary sources in order to research the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the Dust Bowl, and the Neal Deal. Students study the impact on these events on...
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Looking Back to Move Forward

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate, through interviews, personal reflection and research, the impact on the past, present and future of 20th century historic events in the United States.
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The Immigration Experience

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars research the reasons people immigrated to the United States. For this United States history lesson, students explore the causes and effects of immigrating. Young scholars engage in a role-playing scenario , watch a video,...
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Lincoln Theme--Gettysburg

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the significance of the Gettysburg Address. In this United States history lesson, 5th graders listen to a Gettysburg Address recording and look at photos of the battlefield. Students discuss their observations and...
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Where is the Trail? The Journey of Lewis and Clark

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the trail followed by Lewis and Clark on their journey across the United States. In this United States History lesson, students complete several activities to establish the Lewis and Clark Expedition, including a class...
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2010 History Under Siege Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about endangered Civil War battlegrounds. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Reliving History Through Writing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a first hand account of John F. Kennedy's assassination. They write an essay describing how a world or national event affected them.
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Bringing Historical Figures Alive

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students research a famous American from a specific era.  In this American history lesson plan, students choose a famous person from a time period chosen by the teacher, write a short report, prepare a speech, plan a PowerPoint...
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Dear Presidential Diary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover how a president spends the day. In this presidential history lesson, students research primary sources in order to write their own diaries for presidents that include suggestions of laws, managing personnel,...
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Reasons to Settle in America

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete a research project.  For this American History lesson, students work in groups to research reasons that people wanted to settle in America.  Students record the information, share what they found and write...
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The Man Who Made the Presidency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the contributions that George Washington made to the presidency. In this presidential history activity, students analyze primary and secondary sources regarding Washington and the precedents he set. Students write...
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Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Ulysses S. Grant. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise. 

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