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Simple Symbols and American Children

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to a variety of symbols representing the United States. As a class, they identify places in which they have seen the various symbols and discuss what they mean. To end the lesson, they state the words from the...
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New American Diplomacy

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the presidential era of Teddy Roosevelt. They read about American diplomacy in Asia, the Caribbean, and discuss the Panama Canal and the Roosevelt Corollary. As a class, students take notes and create a bubble map for...
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Famous Americans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate famous Americans. In this American history and research lesson, students choose a famous American to research, collect information from a variety of sources, and create a related PowerPoint presentation.
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Cuban Missile Crisis in Thirteen Days

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this Cuban Missile Crisis lesson, 11th graders take notes from a PowerPoint presentation regarding the topic and then watch the film "Thirteen Days". Students participate in...
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Color the Trucks

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars become familiar with the jobs of different types of trucks.  In this color of trucks lesson, students decorate trucks with decorations based on the job of the truck.  Young scholars describe the trucks they've colored.
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Christmas Trees and Traditions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Christmas worksheet, students research the internet to find facts about Christmas trees and traditions. Students complete 9 short answer questions.
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American Government Worksheet 1

For Students 4th - 6th
In this American government instructional activity, students respond to 12 true/false, 11 alphabetical order, 15 fill in the appropriate articles, 15 matching, and 1 cryptogram about the structure of the American government.
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Chapter 15 – World War I

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War I worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages regarding the war and respond to 51 short answer questions.
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Chapter 17 – The Great Depression

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

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore espionage. In this current events activity, students research various Web sites for information about the history of spy work, Anglo-Russian relations, and spy gadgets. 
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Hope vs. History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.  In this World History lesson, students research a key person that was involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict over the past several years, then create a timeline of main events of...
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Benjamin Franklin

For Students 8th - 12th
In this early American history worksheet, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin.
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Che Guevara

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Che Guevara and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Isabel Allende

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders activity, students read a passage about Isabel Allende and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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U.S. Quiz Questions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL United States worksheet, students answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.
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USA Celebrations and Holidays

For Students 5th
In this USA holiday and celebrations learning exercise, 5th graders complete a set of 17 questions about holidays and celebrations. Students may click on an answer button beneath each sentence to check their work.
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Breaking News English: No WMD in Iraq

For Students 4th - 9th
In this English worksheet, learners read "No WMD in Iraq," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Haiti – International Rescue

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist in Haiti after the earthquake. In this disaster recovery lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students create a presentation about the international rescue in...
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Communicate with a Truck Driver

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete activities to learn about the trucking industry. In this truck driving instructional activity, 6th graders explore websites for positive trucker images and learn about their contributions to society. Students...
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Breaking News English: Iraq War Protests in Washington DC

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Iraq War Protests in Washington DC," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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What Is On The Coin

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers look at the different types of coins and focus upon reading a variety of facts and make notes concerning them.
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Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore, analyze and study all the various aspects that happened concerning the Cuban Missile Crisis. They assess documents from the Cuban Missile Crisis and make decisions about what the United States should do based on...
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Breaking News English: Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: India-Pakistan Bus Service Resumes after 58 Years

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, learners read "India-Pakistan Bus Service Resumes after 58 Years," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

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