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Worksheet 4. Vocabulary Practice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this vocabulary activity, students complete each sentence with the correct word from the word pool. There are 8 sentences to complete.
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Analyzing the economic, political, social, and cultural transformation of the United States since World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine political issues in the United States between 1936 and 2000. In this American history activity, 11th graders study the economy, education, government, civil rights, and sports of this time period. Students...
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Napoleon

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine Napoleon's rise to power. In this French history lesson plan, students research print and Internet sources regarding Napoleon's time as the dictator of the nation and his fall from power. Students determine whether or...
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Math Trailblazers and Their Modern Day Connections

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
There are many ways to connect math with topics your children are interested in.
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Achievers Club

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners research a person, present or past, who has accomplished great goals. They report on their person to the class.
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"Rosa Parks"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use information from the Time 100: Rosa Parks Web site to explore Parks's decision to challenge Montgomery's segregation laws. They answer four questions and apply this information by delivering an introductory speech.
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Before Rosa Parks: Early Grades Activity

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners read excerpts from an autobiographical work and retell scenes from the book. They consider the ways Susie King Taylor's autobiography displays character traits including courage, creativity, compassion and determination.
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Profiles of Alaska Native Leaders

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students reserach an Alaska Native leader. They present their report to the class and then write an essay in which they reflect on their understandings of the history of Alaska Natives.
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In The News

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the life of Amelia Earhart and conduct research using a variety of resources including Scholastic.com. Then they take the information and write a newspaper article. The entire process of writing is completed...
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Government: Defending the Bill of Rights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine the proposition of a country without the Bill of Rights. In a role-playing activity, teams of students gather information to build a case for retaining the Bill of Rights and present it before their congressperson.
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History Hall of Fame

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create an American History Hall of Fame for various cultures that have been forgotten in American History.
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WATTS UP?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research the Internet as they classify different forms of energy, investigate electrical energy and how to conserve energy.
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Carolina Gold and the Gullah

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the physical geography of South Carolina to explore how it was suited for growing rice. They examine how slave labor contributed to a plantations success and compare Gullah culture from now to the past.
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Focused Learning Lesson

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze charts and primary source documents to compare life in the 1940s and 1950s. They are encouraged to examine the economy, government, sports and education.
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What's Gotten Into You?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use models to investigate the process and consequences of water contamination on the land, groundwater, and plants.
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Energy Audits for the Elderly

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform experiments to determine the nature of energy particularly in air, light and water. They conducted an energy audit using the Energy Audit Checklist and by looking at the school's bills for gas and power.
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Fill in the Blank Vocabulary Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete sentences, filling in blanks with word from a word pool at the top of the worksheet, 8 sentences total.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnus Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the women behind the math. Lawrence Riddle, professor of mathematics at Agnes Scott College, created this site as a tribute to women who have made accomplishments in the world of mathematics.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Sirleaf is a champion of democracy and leader in women's rights.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Edith Wharton

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame provides a brief discussion of the life and work of Edith Wharton, first female novelist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize. The site is provided by the National Women's Hall of Fame, a museum of women's...
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Western History Genealogy: Digital Images: Native American Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture gallery with information about the roles that Native American women played in everyday life in the late 19th century in the West.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Sara Grimke

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life and accomplishments of abolitionists Angelina Grimke and Sarah Grimke, important political figures in the anti-slavery movement.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Changing the Face of Medicine: Women Physicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition that features the accomplishments of women doctors, many who have changed the face of medicine and served as role models for women today. Includes learning activities, games, and lesson plans showing how the human body...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Famous Women Scientists From Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives brief information about the lives and accomplishments of famous women scientists from around the globe.