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Research Project

For Teachers 7th - 12th
After reading books about Black history, complete an outline and research important African Americans in history. Use the included outline to write a report.
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Napoleonic Europe (1799-1815)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Napoleonic Era in Europe. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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ILLINOIS PICTURE TIMELINE GAME

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore Illinois state history by finding six historical photos and then putting them in sequential order.
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Japanese Internment and Korematsu v. US

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the internment camps and the trials of the Nisei. They compare the post-Pearl Harbor US with post-9/11 US and evaluate the decision of Korematsu v. US. They synthesize the material and write an assent/dissent opinion on...
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U.S. History: 1400-1600 Matching Activity

For Students 4th - 6th
In this U.S history worksheet, students match 2 sets of terms correlating to the 1400-s through 1600's in United States history.
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Eyewitness-History of the World

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students, after given the opportunity to us the software Eyewitness-History of the World, research a given topic, abstract the main ideas, and ultimately present the findings to the class. Inevitably, the students design three quiz...
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Echoes & Reflections

Rescuers and Non-Jewish Resistance

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
What does it mean to be a rescuer during the time of the Holocaust? Learners consider the role of those who resisted the Nazi invasions, including hiding Jewish people, throughout Europe. Activities include listening to the testimony of...
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Echoes & Reflections

Nazi Germany

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
The Holocaust was an evolution of anti-Semitism, scapegoating, and targeted violence against Jews with Nazi policies. A resource unpacks the escalation in violence, along with the erosion of democratic institutions, during the 1930s....
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MDE k-12

Lesson 5: The Journey Becomes Larger Than Life!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Many muralists throughout history have focused on using their art to represent aspects of their culture or community. After thoroughly researching several muralists, budding artists will create a larger than life mural that contains...
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Poetry Foundation

Dream in Color — Middle School

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Celebrate diversity with a toolkit designed to inspire young poets to develop their own voices. After examining poems by African American poets, individuals craft their own poetic stories. The packet features poems by Gwendolyn Brooks,...
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Evaluating Financial Information

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Advertising is all around us. Sometimes those advertisements are directed at young people, so it's important for youngsters to recognize false advertising and fraud when they see it. That's what this instructional activity is all about....
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Smithsonian Institution

Changing Gender Roles on the Home Front

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Many historians discuss how gender roles changed because of World War II, but how did this come to be? An informative resource challenges scholars to do some digging and research the information for themselves. They research how...
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An Introduction to the Odyssey

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Epics, like the Odyssey, were told over the span of several days and drew quite a crowd. Before starting the famous work with your class, review this presentation to gain some insight into the structure and history of epic poems. 
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The Spanish American War (1898-1901)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Spanish American War. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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The Roman Empire (60 BCE-160 CE)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The French Revolution (1789–1799)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz instructional activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the French Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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World War I (1914–1919)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about World War I. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Spark Notes

The Interwar Years (1919-1938): Review Test

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Interwar Years of 1919-1938. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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World War II (1939–1945)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about World War II. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The French and Indian War (1754-1763)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the French and Indian War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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America: 1763-1776

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about colonial America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The American Revolution (1754–1781)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the American Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Constitution (1781–1815)

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the U.S. Constitution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Westward Expansion (1807-1912)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 46 multiple choice questions about Westward Expansion. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

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