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GI's, Gals & Gardens

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners, in groups, design a war participation campaign for a specific audience during WWII. They design posters and prepare an oral presentation for the class.
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A Woman's Crusade: Dorothea Dix

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the life and reform efforts of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They also examine the role of women in the 1840s and 1850s. They discover different sources of examples of citizen's rights.
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Working Women of WWII: Primary Documents: The Editorial Cartoon

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the role of women in the workplace during World War II. They identify social conflicts, view and analyze editorial cartoons, participate in a group discussion, and answer discussion questions.
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Alex Schlotsky: "Full Court Miracle"

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students view a film about a young man on a basketball team who is tired of being called a loser. They examine Jewish traditions as the young man in the film relates to his hertitage. They also examine the holiday of Chanukah.
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Apartheid and Segregation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students view a television program that depicts the history South African Apartheid and the United States' system of segregation. They discuss how laws were used to uphold these institutions and compare and contrast racism and...
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Post-War Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the conditions of post-war Japan. In groups, they examine the plans that were put into place for the country and identify the attitude of the Allies. To end the lesson, they discuss the changes that came about in their...
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Local Mobilization for War

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze how government policies led to complete concentration in war effort, evaluate how patriotism was encouraged by many local and state groups, and discuss fate of Japanese Americans.
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Christmas Wreath

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners create Christmas wreaths using Christmas material or fabric and coat hangers in this holiday lesson for the elementary classroom. Modifications would need to be made to accommodate older or more advanced students. Emphasis is...
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Carmen Lomas Garza

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the life and works of Carmen Lomas Garza. In groups, they research the causes and effects of the Chicano movement and view examples of her self-portraits. They identify other artists who were well known for...
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Famous Quotes and Mottos

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils read about the accomplishments of John Paul Jones and the Continental Marines. They explore famous quotes and mottos, i.e. "Semper Fidelis." Students discuss other quotes or mottos by famous people in history. They discuss the...
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Atomic Bomb-Truman Press Release-August 6, 1945

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read a copy of Truman's press release regarding the atomic bomb. They answer a series of factual questions regarding the press release. They discuss the press release and then follow up with answering more in depth questions...
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Presidential Election 2004: Analyzing the Attack Ads

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils view and text the text of presidential election advertisements in 2004. Using the ads, they analyze them and check the validity of the statements made. They answer discuss questions for each ad and share them with the class.
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The Merci Train

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the Merci Train and conduct research in order to write a summary about its origination and purposes. They make a boxcar that is designed and made from construction paper and glue and wrapped around cardboard.
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The Great "What If" Question. How might American history have been different had Lincoln lived?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the impact of the assassination of President Lincoln. After researching the Republican positions on Reconstruction and analyzing documents related to the Reconstruction, students take a position and explain their...
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The Revoluationary War Continues

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the events of the Revolutionary War. As a class, they read information from their text and discuss the allies' involvement in the war, conflicts in within the Continental Army, and economic challenges. Students...
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Why Amundsen Killed His Dogs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use Internet, video and text resources to gather information about the Amundsen/Scott race for the South Pole in 1911-12, dog sledding, and the ethical treatment of animals for science. They set up a debate to determine the...
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The Inaugural Speech: Setting The Tone For The Administration Of A President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the Inaugural Speech of the President of The United States while comparing two speeches. They conduct research to find the two speeches on the internet and look at them side by side. The lesson includes...
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Spelling Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the acquisition of new vocabulary and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The Year 1066-Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
For this worksheet about the year 1066, students complete a crossword puzzle of 11 words, all relating somehow to events of 1066. Link to additional activities included.
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Early German Axis Successes and Failures

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Axis successes and failures worksheet, students read about the Axis Powers and Allied Powers. Students read the dates of Axis successes, and about the Battle of Britain, Operation Barbarossa, the Battle of Midway, and El Alamein....
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Intermediate Sentence Completion 3

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and choose the best word to complete the sentence. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Intermediate Sentence Completion 7

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and choose the best word to complete the sentence. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Helen Keller: Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
in this Helen Keller word search worksheet, learners find 7 words from Helen Keller's speech in a word search puzzle. Words are hidden horizontally, vertically and diagonally. Speech is not given as part of worksheet.
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Slang Words Beginning with W

For Students 4th - 6th
In this slang learning exercise, students complete 9 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct idiom for a bold phrase in a sentence. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.

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