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Russian Revolution Part 1
Ninth graders consider how the outcome of World War I contributed the Russian Revolution. In this Russian Revolution lesson, 9th graders watch the movie "Anastasia," and discuss the conditions that led to revolution in Russia.
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The Flag of Russia
In this Russian flag worksheet, students read the history of the flag and directions on how to color the flag. Students then color the Russian flag.
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The Byzantine Empire and the Rise of Russia
Eighth graders examine the Byzantine Empire and the rise of Russia. In this world history lesson plan, 8th graders complete a webquest that requires them to research the Hagia Sophia, Byzantine art, and Byzantine leadership.
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The Russian Revolution through the Early Stalin Era (1)
For this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Russian Revolution and the early Stalin years. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Russian Revolution of 1917
For this foreign language worksheet, students search for the words that declare the details of the Russian Revolution and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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World War I and the Russian Revolution
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words to summarize the time of the Russian Revolution and the answers are at the bottom of the page.
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The Space Race
Students investigate the historical events that have surrounded The Space Race. They conduct research using a variety of resources and focus upon the progress between Russia and The United States. Students describe the events that led up...
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The Influence of The Byzantine Empire on Russia and Eastern Europe
Students examine the influence on Russian and Eastern European language, religion, art, and architecture by the Byzantine Empire. They define key vocabulary terms, listen to a lecture and participate in a class discussion, and label a map.
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Lesson Plan on Korea
Students read a variety of novels and watch clips of films through which they begin to feel empathy for cultures and countries occupied by foreign countries. They have the option of studying the Sino-Japanese Wars or the Russo-Japanese...
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A Priceless Collection
Students read about and discuss life of Russian geneticist Nikolai Vavilov, define terms related to field of genetics, complete worksheets, conduct seed experiments, observe and record results, and locate seed banks on world map or globe.
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Russia and Eastern Europe
Students study Russia and Eastern Europe. They select from a menu of option activities to demonstrate their knowledge of both countries including preparing meals, reading Russian works of literature, analyzing political cartoons and...
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Astronomy and the Cold War: How the United States Used the Moon to Target the Soviet Union
Students examine how astronomical observations were used to help target sites in the Soviet Union during Cold War and why such targeting was needed. Students then make predictions and observations of same astronomical events for their...
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Start of the Russian Revolution
Ninth graders conduct research in small groups to attain an understanding of the start of the Russian Revolution. Key figures in history are the focus of the research for students to complete.
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Letters from Rifka
Students read Karen Hesse's book "Letters from Rifka" and explore how it presents the experiences of a Russian immigrant to America. They research and write reports on the experiences of various immigrants from different cultures, keep...
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Russian Poisoning
Students read a newspaper article about Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian KGB officer who was mysteriously poisoned in 2006. They discuss and define vocabulary words, complete comprehension worksheets and analyze the grammar and...
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Racism in Russia
Students investigate the issue of racism and demonstrations in Russia. They define key vocabulary words, explore websites, complete worksheets, answer discussion questions, and write a report from the point of view of an eyewitness of...
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Communist Revolution
High schoolers examine the Russian Communist Revolution of 1917. They watch and discuss a video, take notes and answer video discussion questions, and read and evaluate newspaper articles about how Lenin and Stalin are viewed today in...
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Faberge Easter Egg
Young scholars examine the Russian culture under the Czars and how there was a demand for intricate and beautiful objects. They attempt to create a "jewel-like" object out of an egg using a Spring template supplied by the teacher.
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L I V I N G U N D E R C O M M U N I S M
Learners examine a communist regime and what it means to live within a communist societyl.
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PERSONA PROJECT
Students examine the role and influence of the major political, literary, and artistic figures in Russian history and in present-day Russia.
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Russian Rulers
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words that are associated with the rulers of Russia and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Gorbachev Enters Software Piracy Argument
Students watch a news story about ex-President Gorbachev getting involved in a piracy case in Russia. After reading three statements about piracy, they choose the one that best fits their own views. In groups, they discuss each topic...
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United States -- Soviet Cooperation
Students examine the competition between the United States and Russia to put the first man in space. In groups, they use the internet to identify areas in which the two countries cooperated with one another to promote space exploration....
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Explorers Stopped in Russia
Students read an article about an explorer attempting to walk around the world. They complete vocabulary exercises and take a quiz. They identify several examples of homographs in English and complete a worksheet.