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United States Symbols

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify symbols that represent the United States on a worksheet. In this United States symbols lesson plan, 1st graders identify 5 symbols on the sheet.
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Intro to the Cold War

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the Cold War.  In this American History activity, 11th graders develop answers to comprehension questions about the song "We Didn't Start the Fire".  Students write a persuasive essay at the end of the unit. 
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History of 1800's and 1900's

For Students 6th - 12th
In this history of 1800's and 1900's instructional activity, students complete multiple choice questions about the history of the United States. Students complete 9 problems total.
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Issues that Divided the Nation

For Students 5th - 10th
In this history issues worksheet, students write supporting statements on how each of these issues lead to the Civil War and answer short answer questions about them. Students complete 8 questions total.
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President's Day

For Teachers 1st
First graders imagine that they are the President of the United States. In this history activity the students think of three rules or laws that they would create if they were President. The students listen to a book about George...
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study westward expansion. In this US history lesson, students describe the adventures and hardships faced by the explorers known as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Students write a report to the President about the journey...
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The Growth of the United States

For Students 4th - 8th
In this westward expansion worksheet, students fill out a graphic organizer of predictions and short answers of how land was acquired in the United States. Students do this for 6 land territories.
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Families, holidays, and the United States

For Students 4th - 6th
In this families, holidays, and the United States worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences about families, holidays, and the United States. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Why is rice important?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine why rice is so important to the world. In this agriculture lesson, 2nd graders discover the origins of rice farming. Students study how many countries depend on rice for survival. Students research countries and...
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A Comparison of Immigrant Language Policies (Canada and the United States)

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Learners explore the linguistic backgrounds that have shaped the cultural perspectives of Canada and the United States. In this cultural comparison lesson, students create a class presentation that reflects the similarities and...
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The States and Capitals- Part Two

For Students 6th - 8th
Students complete a worksheet. In this states lesson, students write the name of each capital beside its respective state.
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Democracies in North America: Canada, the United States, and Mexico

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine democratic values. In this democracy activity, students research the political systems of Canada, Mexico, and the United States in order to compare and contrast them. Pupils also discuss domestic and international events...
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Mapping the United States

For Students 5th - 8th
In this map of the United States worksheet, students label mountains, surrounding countries, oceans, and more. Students complete 12 tasks.
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17 states

For Students 5th - 8th
In this states worksheet, students label states in the United States that are on the west side of the country. Students label 17 states.
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A House Divided: Slavery in the United States

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the history of the United States and slavery. In this slavery lesson plan, students view primary sources, complete journal writing, view videos, and answer short answer questions.
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Statue of Liberty

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students make their own Statue of Liberty. In this Statue of Liberty lesson plan, students research the symbol of the United States, create a KWL chart for it, and cut and paste their own Statue of Liberty.
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The National Motto

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the meaning of the national motto, "In God We Trust." In this national motto lesson, 2nd graders explain some of the reasons why people selected the motto for the nation after viewing and discussing a coins and a...
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USA States, Capitals Print Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 12th
In this United States worksheet, students read a list of all of the states and their capitals. Students write the abbreviations for each state. Students are given 50 states and 50 capitals.
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Memorable Maps

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students draw an assigned map from memory about the United States or any other region they are studying. For this maps lesson plan, students draw a map from their memory at the beginning of the year, and do the same assignment at the end...
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General Knowledge Quiz About the USA

For Students 5th - 6th
For this facts about America worksheet, students complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the U.S.A. Included are historical facts, famous people, and landmarks.
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New Mexico

For Students 4th - 6th
In this New Mexico worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of New Mexico. Students answer ten true and false questions.
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Massachusetts

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Massachusetts. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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Missouri

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Missouri worksheet, students read a detailed 2 page history of the state. Students answer ten true and false questions about the passage.
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Fifty States

For Students 4th - 5th
In this 50 states worksheet, students do research to answer 10 questions about the states, their location and special facts.