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Harriet Tubman: Recognizing the Human Agency

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the contributions of Harriet Tubman to the history of Canada. They read a handout, complete a handout in small groups, and write a speech evaluating how Harriet Tubman changed history.
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Hitler¿¿¿s Fatal Gamble ? Comparing Totalitarianism and Democracy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare/contrast totalitarianism and democracy and examine their roles in World War II. They read a handout, complete a Venn diagram, and participate in a class discussion.
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Les Mis'rables

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils read, understand, and enjoy Les Miserables. They improve their skills in literary analysis, writing, and listening. Through the study of biblical and historical allusions, symbols, metaphors, and other figurative language, they...
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The Study of the Spanish-Speaking People of Texas

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze photographs from an historical perspective. They examine photos on the Study of Spanish-Speaking People of Texas website, complete a worksheet, and write an essay.
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Getting Down and Dirty: An Exploration of the 1930's

For Teachers K - 8th
Pupils complete an exploration of the 1930s. Using artwork and primary source documents, they compare, contrast and identify cause and effect relationships in the events of the decade. They discover how the events then affect people...
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Exploring Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students implement rules for adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying negative integers. They write rules for each mathematical operation of negative numbers. In groups, students complete number operations. Using PDAs, they share...
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Creating a Coastal Area

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students design and lay out a map of a coastal area that includes a bay, an estuary, an ocean entrance, and prime beach lands. They write a plan outlining solutions to the economic problems of their community and present their map and...
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Dream Catchers

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students create Native American dream catchers to represent the Native American culture. After reading and discussing the origin of the Dream cather, they begin to construct their dream catchers using wire hoops, thread, beads, and...
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Verbs: Present and Past

For Students 4th - 5th
In this verbs worksheet, students complete a two sided chart in which 20 verbs in a word bank are placed. Students sort the verbs into present and past tense.
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Three-Digit Numbers Activities

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this three-digit numbers worksheet, students write numbers in columns of place values, write expanded form numbers in standard forms, and write numbers using words. Students complete fifteen number activities.
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Then What Happened?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students complete activities about the story "Diary of a Worm", by Doreen Cronin. In this reading comprehension lesson, students make predictions and apply prior knowledge about the topic of the story. They actively listen as the book is...
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UV Rays

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the effects of UV rays and practice finding the UV index for where they live. In this health lesson, 4th graders listen to a lecture about ultraviolet rays, then find the UV index in their area and write a story...
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The Seven Wonders of the World: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the culture of classical Greece by examining The Statue of Zeus at Olympia. For this Seven Wonders of the World lesson, students will expand their understanding of Greek mythology, the Olympics and the Greek Isles....
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Explorit's Do-It-In-Your-Head Numbers Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mental math learning exercise, students complete a 6 question multiple choice online interactive activity without using pencil, paper or calculator. Included are word problems, multiple operations, averaging, and basic arithmetic.
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Alabama Acrostic Printable

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this online interactive language arts worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding Alabama using the letters ALABAMA. This worksheet may also be printed for use in classrooms.
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Alaska Acrostic

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Alaska worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Alaska. Students use the letters in ALASKA to begin each new line of poetry about the state.
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Arizona Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Arizona acrostic poem worksheet, students write a poem about the state of Arizona. Students use the letters in ARIZONA to begin each new line of poetry.
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Kansas Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Kansas worksheet, learners write an acrostic poem about the state of Kansas. Students use the letters in KANSAS to begin each new line of poetry.
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Maine Acrostic Printables

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this online interactive Maine worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding Maine using the letters MAINE. This worksheet may also be printed for use in classrooms.
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Massachusetts Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state. Students use the letters in MASSACHUSETTS to begin each new line of poetry that tells something about the state.
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Montana Acrostic Poem

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Montana worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Montana. Students use the letters MONTANA to begin each new line of poetry.
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Nevada Acrostic

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Nevada acrostic worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Nevada. Students use the letters in NEVADA to begin each new line of poetry.
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New Mexico Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this New Mexico worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state. Students use the letters in NEW MEXICO to begin each new line of poetry.
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New York Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this New York worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of New York. Students use the letters NEW YORK to begin each new line of poetry.