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The Marshall Plan for Rebuilding Western Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the aftermath of World War II. In this Marshall Plan lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the plan to rebuild Western Europe and its outcome.  High schoolers respond to discussion...
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Truman and MacArthur

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars discuss and fill out a chart on how President Truman fired General MacArthur. In this Truman and MacArthur lesson plan, students study telegrams, letters, and other documents, and fill in a chart about supporting or not...
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Debating the bomb

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research how the development of the atomic bomb affected people in World War II.  In this American History instructional activity, students participate in a debate about the bombs use.  Students investigate how it has affected...
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What Was the Year Quiz?

For Students 5th - 6th
In this 20th century events worksheet, students determine the year that each of the important events from the 20th century occurred. Students answer 40 questions.
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Troop Surge vs. Redeployment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore American foreign policy regarding the war in Iraq. In this Iraq debate lesson, students examine videos and documents about the pros and cons of keeping American troops in Iraq.
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Turbulent Times of the Sixties

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore 1960's America. In this American history lesson, students read about and research 1960's political and entertainment figures, social activism, the Civil Rights Movement, and environmentalism as they complete writing and...
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H4 Homework Assignment #35-39

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, learners read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 5 essay and short answer questions about World War II and global regions.
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A Different Kind of Rock Star: Part 2

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine our society's fascination with Mars.  In this journalism lesson students read an article that outlines the various ways Mars has captured our imagination and are given topics for discussion and a chart to complete.
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The Space Race in the '50's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the impact of the space race. In this 1950's America instructional activity, students examine newspapers from the time period as well as Apollo mission episodes. Students then create journals from the perspectives of...
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Celebrate The Four Seasons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate cause and effect and compare and contrast how recurring cycles are evident in multiple aspects of their education. They answer questions in the chosen field. Students model each aspect by interpreting, perceiving and...
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To Live

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Chinese life during the Cultural Revolution. They read and discuss a brief historical essay on 20th century China as well as viewing a fictionalized film account of the time period titled, "To Live". They write a...
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Louis Armstrong

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this reading comprehension worksheet learners read a biography of jazz musician Louis Armstrong. Students answer 6 questions.
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Whose Business Is It Anyway? McCarthyism and Its Effect on Individual Rights

For Teachers 8th
Students explore the concept of individual rights. In this McCarthyism lesson, students determine how government may affect the rights of individuals as they examine the Constitution, participate in class discussions, and research the...
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Art and Politics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the work of three artists whose art work illustrates important political and social events. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze the art of Jasper Johns, Charles Moore, and Andy Warhol. Students complete image...
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One Step Closer to a Treaty

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students speak objectively about the nuclear disarmament issue and interpret sections of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. They become more informed by these discussions and readings on the nuclear
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Comparing the Satellite and Broadcast Radio Landscapes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the development of satellite technology over the last 50 years students explain how the enactment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 changed the rules for corporate ownership of multiple media outlets.
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Undercover in the Secret State

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars examine the current conditions in North Korea. They view and analyze a CNN documentary, research a dissident, answer and discuss questions about the documentary on conditions in North Korea, and identify the technology...
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Capitalism and Communism: What's the Difference?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discover the differences between capitalism and communism. They participate in a simulation activity in which they examine Marx's philosphy of communism. They also examine Zapatista communities.
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American Pop Icons

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils analyze art and decide if the images are an attempt to celebrate or criticize American Popular Culture of the fifties and sixties and discuss how successful "Pop Art" mirrored society. Students also discuss the difference between...
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Economic Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine and identify the different economic systems throughout the world. In groups, they develop their own economy basd on their own values and principles. They are given a problem scenerio to solve with the components...
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Social Studies: The Declaration of Conscience

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine Margaret Chase Smith's Declaration of Conscience and discuss its impact on Maine politics. After reading it, they discuss their opinions and write short responses about them. As a follow-up activity, students write their...
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Post- Modernism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a lesson that investigates post-modernism in American literature. They conduct the lesson with the help of reading "America" by Ginsberg to create context. Then students define the genre and the culture that has...
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills instructional activity, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and...
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HI-02-01 Somalia: A Failed Intervention?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study ethics and the importance on humanitarian interventions.  In this lecture activity students read case studies and answer questions regarding the importance of government and humanitarian interventions then watch a film...

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