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Interdependence: A Colonial Example

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete a variety of activities related to Colonial America and how people lived at that time. They conduct research on a selected colonial trade and present an oral report as role-playing that craftsman, and participate in a...
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North American Biomes

For Students 4th - 9th
In this Science worksheet, learners color a biome map of North America. Students color the map by solving the clues listed on a separate sheet of paper.
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The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students examine the Declaration of Independence. In this colonial America lesson, students read literature regarding the document as well as excerpts of the document itself. Students also perform a Reader's Theatre script based on the...
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How Transportation Transformed America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders focus on the role of transportation. In this transportation instructional activity, 11th graders look at the lives of Americans at the turn of the centuries. They compare and contrast 2000 to 1900. 
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Slavery and Empire 1440 - 1770

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars reflect on the events that led up to slavery in the early years of North America.  In this United States History lesson, students read excerpts from the book "Out of Many," then gather in small groups to answer specific...
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Kids in the Colonies

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students compare and contrast family life in colonial America with life today. They describe what communities were like in colonial times and how they varied from life today. A spokesperson from each group will present a verbal report...
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The Mystery of Exploration

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students comprehend the history of European exploration of North America. They are introduced to basic reasearch techniques. Students focus on four explorers who visited New York State: Verrazano, Cartier, Champlian, and Hudson. They...
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Spanish Influence on United States Currency: The Origins of the "Dollar"

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research the Spanish influence on early colonial America and the process of establishing the present U.S. currency. They read and discuss an informational handout in small groups, and take a short quiz. Students then...
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What Artifacts Reveal About The Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students take a closer look at artifacts to learn about the people who used them. In this colonial America lesson, students examine photographs of everyday items used in colonial times and determine what the uses of the tools may be...
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The Fabric of America

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the theme of independence in American history by participating in a class-wide paper quilt project. Each student creates three quilt squares representing the past, present and future of independence in the United States.
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Central America Outline Map

For Students 4th - 9th
In this Central American political map worksheet, students make note of national boundaries and capitals in this region of the world. National capital city locations are noted with stars.
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Central America Outline Map

For Students 4th - 10th
In this Central American political map activity, students make note of national boundaries and capitals in this region of the world. National capital city locations are noted with stars.
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Central America Outline Map - Labelled

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Central American political map learning exercise, students make note of national boundaries and capitals in this region of the world. National capital city locations are noted with stars.
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America the Bountiful

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the impact exploration and colonization of North America had on human history. In this American colonies lesson, 5th graders compare differences between colonial areas. Students investigate the global impact of...
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Worksheet #1 Questions - First People in America

For Students 8th - 9th
In this first people in America learning exercise, students expand their historical knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the subject.
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What Do You Know About the Earliest History of North America?

For Students 8th - 9th
In this History of North America worksheet, students use what they know about the early history of North America to complete a crossword puzzle. Fourteen clues are provided.
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North America

For Students 5th - 6th
In this map of North America worksheet, students study the map of North America and then write the names of the 11 countries on the provided lines.
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Major Lakes of North America

For Students 9th - 12th
In this North American worksheet, students explore the locations of the major lakes on the continent. The map may be used for a variety of geography lessons.
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ESL: The United States of America

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL "America" worksheet, students answer a set of 6 questions about America and complete a words search of 5 words related to the United States.
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Who Discovered America? The Great Debate

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Was it Christopher Columbus, the Native Americans, or the Vikings? Get ready for a lively debate with this question!
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German and Irish Immigrants in Antebellum America

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students research how immigration changed the lives of Americans during 1850-1860. They study immigrant communities in rural America and research Irish and German-born residents of Augusta County, Virginia and Franklin County,...
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America Quilts Coloring Page

For Students 4th - 6th
In this America quilts coloring page worksheet, students view and discuss all the different items on the quilt and then color the quilt with appropriate colors.
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Worksheet #26 Questions - Amish America

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Amish America activity, students examine their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.
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Worksheet #29 Questions - Slavery in America

For Students 8th - 9th
In this slavery in America worksheet, students examine their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.

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