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Famous Hoosiers
Fourth graders make a timeline about a famous person from Indiana. In this famous Hoosiers instructional activity, 4th graders watch a PowerPoint presentation about David Letterman's life. They make a timeline using information from the...
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Saving, Investing and the Invisible Hand
Students determine how the financial institutions of a market economy help channel savings to economic investment. They complete worksheets based on a teacher-led demonstration.
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War In Iraq Comparison
Fifth graders use the internet to research the Silver Star given to those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Using the information, they write a short report on one of the recipients of the Silver Star. In groups, they visit a...
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Research Skills
In this research worksheet, students complete 15 sentences by researching a variety of topics. Topics include Greek gods, English counties, and tea bags.
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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
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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11 September memorial
Learners analyze the events of September 11. They read news stories and discuss the events of September 2001. Students explore the meaning of symblism. They design a memorial to commemorate the event.
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
In this U.S. branches of government worksheet, students respond to 15 fill in the blank questions regarding the powers of the legislative branch of government.
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The Election of 2008: Primaries and Caucuses
Students examine the American presidential election process. In this presidential election lesson, students discover details regarding the campaigns of McCain and Obama in the 2008 election. Students create timelines that feature the...
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Cities as Transportation Centers
Students work in small groups to identify some of the major transportation centers, recommending two as possible sites for a national political convention, based on population density and the travel networks available in 1835.
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Interstate Highways
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a passage about interstate highways. They then answer the 10 questions on the page.
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Canadian Studies Exercise
In this Canadian studies activity, students fill in the blanks in 10 sentences, describe the significance of 5 notable people or events, and respond to 10 true and false questions pertaining to Canada and its history.
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Haiti – International Rescue
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist in Haiti after the earthquake. In this disaster recovery instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students create a presentation about the...
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Planning a Railroad
Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
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Diseases Are Real
Eleventh graders research industries that contribute to sanitation and pollution problems. They investigate the direct result of unhygienic practices including disease outbreaks or specific illnesses. They create a Power Point...
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Breaking News English: Laura Bush's 5 Hour Afghan Trip
In this English worksheet, students read "Laura Bush's 5 Hour Afghan Trip," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Step Right Up! States & Capitals
Step Right Up to a whole new way to learn about US states and capitals! In this activity kids match states with their capital cities (and vice versa) by playing an all-time favorite carnival game. Find 10 matches and take home a prize!
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: List of Us States and Capitals
Provides a list of 50 US states along with full names in alphabetical order with abbreviations, capitals, and respective population.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
50 States
50 States: States and Capitals
This guide to the 50 U.S. states provides maps, pictures of state symbols, statistical information, and links to many other related sights. Test your knowledge with one of the quizzes or search for one of the fun facts.
Other
Gynzy: Snake: States and Capitals
Students learn the location of states and capitals in this learning game.
Other
Gynzy: Us State Capitals
In this interactive learning game, students drag picture parts to the correct state capitals to form a complete picture.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice Geography Questions: Us State Capitals
Do you know your US State Capitals? Test your knowledge with this US Stat Capitals quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice Geography Answers: Us State Capitals
This site contains answers to a quiz about the US State Capitals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Us State Capitals Game
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this fun flipchart lesson teams will test their knowledge of the US state capitals. An interactive scoreboard widget allows you to easily keep score.