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Curated OER

South Asian Architecture

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders review and discuss architecture from South Asia. They then study images of various buildings from North Africa/Southwest Asia, and make comparisons
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Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

Colonial America Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

For Teachers 3rd Standards
A read-aloud anthology explores Colonial America. Third graders listen to informational texts, discuss what they heard, and participate in extension activities and writing. Take-home materials, assessments, and remediation opportunities...
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National Geographic

Mapping the Americas

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Celebrate the geography of the Americas and develop map skills through a series of activities focused on the Western Hemisphere. Learners study everything from earthquakes and volcanoes of the Americas and the relationship between...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

South Carolina Crossword Puzzle

For Students 4th - 5th
For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 8 phrases associated with South Carolina. Students then complete the puzzle with terms about South Carolina.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

South Carolina Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the 9 statements about South Carolina. Students use the words in the word box to complete the examples.
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PPT
Curated OER

The European Conquest of the Americas

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Witness the birth of the Americas in this presentation, which details the European Explorers who contributed to adding vital details on our modern-day maps. Viewers' worlds will literally expand after seeing the results of Cortes and the...
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Organizer
Curated OER

South American Outline Map

For Students 4th - 10th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the continent of North America and those of the countries located there.
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Council for Economic Education

Economic Systems of the Incas and Aztecs

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
The Inca and Aztecs created vast economic empires in South America, but how did economics play a role? A simulation activity and reading help scholars evaluate the kinds of markets these great civilizations created. They then consider...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Antebellum South

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Your history students will be on the edges of their seats during this fascinating presentation, which details the abolition movement and slave life during the Antebellum period in the American South. Students will be left agape at the...
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Unit Plan
Boston University

South African Short Stories: Apartheid, Civil Rights, and You

For Teachers 10th Standards
How are short stories from South Africa connected to issues of civil rights in the United States? A unit plan uses South African short stories to discuss issues such as apartheid, colonization, and civil rights. Questions and activities...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

South American Gauchos

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the culture and background of the South American Pampas and Gauchos. Through reading and discussion activities, 4th graders gather information about the Gauchos. To conclude the lesson, students create a postcard...
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Organizer
Curated OER

South America: Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this South American physical map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located on the continent.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

"Sounds Like Team Spirit"

For Students 5th - 10th
Some sports teams consider their fans the "12th man" on the field. What does that mean? Are fans that important to their teams? Does fan support really help teams win? How can you let your team know you are rooting for them? Apparently,...
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Curated OER

South America

For Students 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, learners search for 36 words relating to South America. Words include names of countries, major geographical features, and some words relating to the culture of South America.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Geography Words, Page 1

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this geography words and maps activity, students examine maps of North and South America. Students respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the maps.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

First Nations Contributions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine countries when they first became nations.  In this Social Studies lesson, 7th graders investigate food that was present in North and South America.  Students prepare a presentation on food for their class. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Geography Words

For Students 2nd - 4th
This worksheet uses maps of South America and Canada to combine basic geography vocabulary and using prepositions. Students use the maps to answer questions about the locations of various countries on the two maps. This would be a good...
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Curated OER

People in the World-Brazil

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore information about South America and choose a country to study. They explore culture, food, geography, clothing, language, and recreation of their country. Students visualize their learning by developing a slide...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hernando De Soto's Trip Through South Carolina

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders become familiar with the explorations of Hernando DeSoto. In this DeSoto lesson plan, 4th graders recognize the routes and territories of DeSoto's explorations. Students use primary and secondary sources and research to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

South Carolina: Loyalist or Patriot?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the battle waged in South Carolina over the American Revolution. For this American Revolution lesson, 8th graders analyze primary sources as they determine how the Loyalists and Patriots chose sides in the war.
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Curated OER

Buying, Selling, and Trading in Antebellum South Carolina

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the role of general stores in the development of communities. In this South Carolina history lesson, students study the economic development of early U.S. communities. Students write essays and create advertisements...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Pitchfork" Ben Tillman and Political Reform in South Carolina

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the political reform movement in South Carolina spearheaded by "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman. In this South Carolina history instructional activity, 11th graders examine primary and secondary sources regarding Tillman...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Africa: The Middle Passage and 19th Century America

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in a series of activities to explore the lives of slaves in 19th century America. They examine the design of slave ships, the hardships endured, and the ways that owners depended on slaves for their economic survival.
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Interactive
Curated OER

America: 1763-1776

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about colonial America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

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