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Pioneer Perspectives-Diverse Opinions on Westward Migration

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the Westward Migration and expansion of the United States from the perspective of a family migrating westward. They analyze pictures, and in small groups write and present a script based on a photograph, expressing the...
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Gallery Scavenger Hunt for U.S. History

For Students 8th - 9th
In this U. S. historical facts worksheet, students participate in identifying the various leaders being described, identify places described in detail and fill out a map by following the directions given.
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Inform the Community

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students gain an understanding of the U.S. Census. In this social studies civics lesson plan, students explore understand the link between the census and the availability of community services.
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Where We Live

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students forecast future population growth of the U.S. Virgin Islands. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students explain the factors that influence population density on the U.S. Virgin Islands, including geography and economic activity.
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People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE)

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of human rights. In this social justice lesson, students explore vocabulary regarding human rights and human rights violations in North Korea.
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World Heart Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this World Heart Day activity, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions, take a...
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Agriculture Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Agriculture Day learning exercise, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey,...
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18 Year Old Elected Mayor in U.S.

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL worksheet, students first read an article about an 18 year old student who was elected mayor. Students complete 7 pages of exercises about the text. Included are questions, vocabulary, discussions, synonyms and completing...
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Breaking News English: Zimbabwe's New Currency

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Zimbabwe's new currency worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Breaking News English: Robert Mugabe and Hugo Chavez

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Robert Mugabe and Hugo Chavez activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Campaign Echoes

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about the 2008 Presidential campaign and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Stock Reports

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students spend $10,000 by picking up to 3 stocks in which to invest. They monitor their progress for three weeks, and chart results in a spreadsheet template.
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International Trade

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students, through lecture and discussion, examine the mechanics of exchange in world markets and then at some of the issues nations face as a result of the international character of trade. They participate in an activity that...
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"I've Been Working on the Railroad" - Federal Land Grants and the Construction of the Illinois Central Railroad in Mid-nineteenth Century Illinois

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders, in groups, design a self-sufficient community. Groups present the communities they've designed. They compare and contrast the communities presented. They research the theories of Johann Heinrich von Thunen online and...
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Business Practices and Competition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the costs and benefits of large corporations and monopoly industries. Using the internet, they discover how businesses use different types of exploitation to maximize their profits. They read two articles about plants...
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Chapters 30 (sections 1 & 5) – The Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history activity, students read assigned textbook pages on different topics associated with the Cold War and respond to 50 short answer questions.
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Trade Creates Opportunities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how trade can create economic opportunities and can be a impetus for social change. They research the "Asian Tigers" and design a class presentation.
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Imperialism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding Imperialism and respond to 45 short answer questions.
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The IMF in Action: What Does the IMF Do?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use newspapers and the internet to discover what the IMF does. They work together in groups to brainstorm occupations which need another language to be spoken. They also examine data related to trading among countries.
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The IMF in Action: Who is the IMF?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use the internet to examine IMF member countries. They work together in groups to read information about the different IMF representatives. They discuss what they have read.
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Chapter 17 – The Great Depression

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages on the Great Depression and respond to 27 short answer questions.
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History by Heroes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students role play one of the Presidents between 1877 and today. Individually, they use the internet to research the President through official documents, political cartoons and various editorials. Throughout the year, they are asked to...
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Inside Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video of a fictional country that is facing monetary problems. They work to answer questions that help solve the countries economic difficulties.
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Ownership of Lands

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the levels of forest ownership and how each are managed.  In this land ownership instructional activity students research timber companies and complete a writing assignment. 

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