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Lincoln: The Constitution & the Civil War
Learners examine the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. For this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze the political and constitutional issues that Lincoln dealt with during his time in the White House as they play an online game and...
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James Madison
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about James Madison. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Suspect Sources at the Republican Debate
High schoolers explore and analyze statements made during a televised presidential debate. In groups, they research and test the validity of the statements made by the presidential contenders. Students examine sources and draw...
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Thomas Jefferson
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson . Students may check some of their answers on the interactive...
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Views of JFK
Students review the highlights of Kennedy's campaign and presidency. They least three of the issues related to JFK to research through both print resources and interviews. In addition, they create written summaries from collected...
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Modern-Day America: Ronald Reagan Presidency to 9/11
Students examine contemporary America. In this contemporary American history lesson, students watch a DVD titled "Modern-Day America," discuss the events depicted in the video, and create memorials for those who perished in the 9/11...
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General Knowledge Quiz About the USA
In this facts about America activity, students complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the U.S.A. Included are historical facts, famous people, and landmarks.
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Hindsight is 20-20Presidential First 100 DaysPresentation
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American history lesson plan, students research the first 100 days of several American Presidents. Students use their research...
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Father Knows Best
Students recognize that history describes events and people of other times and places identifying George Washington by historical account. They describe everyday life in the present and in the past and begin to recognize that things...
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Research Skills: Ronald Reagan
For this Internet research on Ronald Reagan instructional activity, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions about the former president. Students will need to do their own research.
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What Do You Know About New Hampshire?
For this online interactive New Hampshire worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher of Freedom
Pupils view a documentary on Thomas Jefferson. Statesman, scientist, architect, president-he was America's dashing Renaissance man. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then write their own version of a biography of Thomas...
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Blossom and Snappy Go to the Post Office
First graders label three major holidays on a February calendar. In this calendar lesson, 1st graders watch a video about and discuss Valentine's Day, President's Day and Arbor Day. Students label these three holidays on a February...
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George Washington: Founding Father
Students explore George Washington. Focusing on his personal life, it offers an examination of the man behind the towering symbol. Washington's stature as first president and founding father created a public persona. George
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The Education of Freedmen...and Women and Children
Pupils examine political debate surrounding Freedmen's Bureau, use primary sources to explore trials and successes of effort to educate newly-freed slaves of all ages, research reasons for creation of Freedmen's Bureau, discuss President...
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George W. Bush
In this George W. Bush reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a short biography of the former president. Students answer 7 multiple choice comprehension questions.