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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Beginning with a discussion on how people adapt to or relocate to environments, this lesson encourages students to explore why the Colonists settled in specific regions. In groups, students examine primary documents, analyzing Colonists'...
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University of Chicago

The Founders' Constitution: U. Of Chicago: Montesquieu Spirit of Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from Montesquieu's "The Spirit of Laws" on his philosophy on democratic government and trade.
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Website
University of California

Uc Davis: Importance of Salt

For Students 9th - 10th
The UC Davis site not only discusses the history of the salt trade, but also evaluates the importance of salt to society throughout history. It covers the history of salt from ancient times through the medieval and modern periods.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Is Commerce and Information Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will set up a kiosk which has been created to display a multimedia presentation about the school's Commerce and Information Technology Department and student organizations. The kiosk demonstration may take place during the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lost on the Silk Road

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a journey with the author as they cross ancient paths to find silk.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Gallery: Money

For Students 9th - 10th
A gallery containing information about how different objects have been used as a medium of exchange.