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With Malice toward None: Lincoln's Assassination

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study the manhunt for, John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. In this instructional activity about a president, students write and role-play they are announcers who are informing...
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In Search of Truce

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the relationship between a country's political and social history and its position today. They study 8 African countries immersed in the present conflict in Congo. They present their findings.
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African Independence Movements

For Students 6th - 8th
In this African independence movement worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions that accompany a reading selection featuring Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, and Ghana. Students also complete a graphic organizer based on the selection.
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What Made George Washington a Good Military Leader?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students list qualities they believe made George Washington an effective military leader. They discuss some difficulties Washington faced as Commander-in-Chief and describe his response to the Newburgh Conspiracy.
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People From American History

For Students 4th
In this social studies worksheet, 4th graders will gain an understanding of nine famous Americans and their accomplishments to society. Students will complete nine fill in the blank statements about each individual.
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President Calvin Coolidge

For Students 5th - 8th
In this President Calvin Coolidge learning exercise, students read a 4 page description of the life and presidency of President Calvin Coolidge. This reading discusses his upbringing, career, family and death. Students then answer 8...
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Memorial Day

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Memorial Day activity worksheet, students use the 18 clues to identify the words missing in order to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Arguments for the EU

For Students 9th - 12th
In this European Union (EU) worksheet, learners respond to 5 short answer questions regarding arguments for the European Union.
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US Policy Toward Egypt: A Dialogue

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine U.S. foreign policy concerning the 2011 Egyptian uprising. In this current events lesson plan, students discuss the uprising in Egypt and examine news reports related to it. Students then discuss their feelings about the...
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Can an Astronaut on Mars Distinguish Earth from its Moon?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the possibility of being on Mars and being able to identify the Earth.  In this space lesson students complete a set of calculations to see if this is possible. 
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40th Anniversary of Woodstock

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Lessons can help students understand the significance of Woodstock, the 1960's, and the history of the times.
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PEOPLE OF THE FERTILE CRESCENT

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners evaluate how technology changed life in Mesopotamia. Students summarize the link between agriculture and religion in Sumer. Learners classify the Sumerians according to social classes. Students classify the causes and effects...
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Playing it Straight

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils view live theatre. In this play productions lesson, students visit selected venues online or in person to see up to 32 plays in the United Kingdom.
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Revolution in Russia

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, learners respond to 20 multiple choice questions regarding the Russian Revolution. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Holding Leaders Responsible

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students research and answer questions about the Nuremberg Trials.
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Martti Ahtisaari

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Marti Ahtisaari and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Legislating neutrality

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the Merchants of death thesis.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders explain the Neutrality Laws.  Students assess the overall effectiveness of US neutrality policy. 
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Sayings Quiz: Justice

For Students 7th - 9th
In this online sayings quiz worksheet, students analyze the English sayings about justice. Students read the sayings within the sentences and select the correct meaning for the 10 exercises.
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How To Stay Out of Hot Water

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss the events of the Boston Tea Party. They role-play various scenarios from the Boston Tea Party using their conflict resolution skills.
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An American Ballad - Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students listen to and analyze the ballad "American Pie." They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan. They circle the appropriate descriptive words of the song's medium form, melody, tempo and dynamics, and style.
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The Treaty of Versailles: France, 1919

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Treaty of Versailles study guide worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions. The answers to each of the questions are shown.
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The Spanish Armada

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Spanish Armada study guide worksheet, students discover the background and significant details of this event in world history. Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs and maps.
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Saudi Arabia

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate the country of Saudi Arabia. They complete a Webquest, watch video clips, answer discussion questions, explore the Lonely Planet website, and read and evaluate newspaper articles about Saudi Arabia and foreign oil...
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Japan's Economic Miracle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concepts of price and demand. In groups, pupils simulate the purchase and selling of land in Japan. They create a loan, and make decisions to buy or sell as the economic market fluctuates. Classmates discuss their...

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