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United States v. Thomas Cooper --

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the Alien and Sedition Act to the First Amendment. They read and analyze a primary document and write a synopsis. They brainstorm challenges to the Government or President of the US.
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Hawaii's Future Tied to History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate Hawaii's history to help them explain how a Reorganization Act may affect its residents. students track the region's history from statehood, to kingdom, to human settlement.
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Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words

For Teachers 1st
First graders write simple sentences based on historical figures they find in pictures. In this simple sentences lesson plan, 1st graders search for pictures in Microsoft Word and write simple sentences about them. These pictures and...
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Policing The Plains – Who Did What?

For Students 8th - 10th
In this US history worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer that shows the hierarchy of those who were policing the American plains. They begin with the President and work through a flow chart down to the town marshals and sheriffs.
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Debate - Election of 1876

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine how Rutherford Hayes should be elected President of United States in order for the Union to continue effective Reconstruction.
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Symbols of Freedom

For Teachers 1st
Students investigate symbols of the United States in this unit. They exam the Liberty Bell, the American Flag, the President, and the Bald Eagle.
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Our Government Leaders

For Teachers 2nd
The students will use computer software to develop a KWL chart to determine the roles of different government officials. The chart will reveal what they already know. Then the instructor will give new information as needed.
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Worksheet
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Japanese Internment Camps in the USA-Crossword

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Japanese Internment Camps instructional activity, students complete a 9 word crossword puzzle, using clues about the camps in the US. Link to additional activities included.
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Stagecraft

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The house lights dim, the curtain parts, lights slowly come up, revealing the stage. Before the actors appear, before a word is spoken, the audience is drawn in by the lighting, by the colors, by lines of the set, by the props, and...
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Interactive
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Ronald Reagan

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ronald Reagan.
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Dear George Using Census Data

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss differences in the way in which information was disseminated in George Washington's time and how it is acquired in contemporary times. They examine Census of Agriculture data and a modern day version of a letter...
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Interactive
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Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Ulysses S. Grant.
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Interactive
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The Great Depression (1920–1940)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Great Depression. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Using Literature to Introduce the Five Themes of Geography

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners listen to a read aloud of "If You Grew Up With Abraham Lincoln". Using the text, they identify examples of the five themes of geography and write them down. Using a map, they plot the places mentioned in the book and sort facts...
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Abe Lincoln and Me

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen to story read by teacher, recall facts from the story, and discuss Abraham Lincoln and his birthday.
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About Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete a unit of lessons on the life of Abraham Lincoln. They read and analyze a poem, create a timeline, write an essay, research The Gettysburg Address and The Emancipation Proclamation, explore websites, and interview...
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Judicial Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student demonstrate understanding of both sides of the argument between Jefferson and Marshall that led to the strengthening of the Judicial Branch through the creation of judicial review. Unit is comprised of five lessons and fits into...
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Tale of Two Speeches

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners view and read portions of John F. Kennedy's Cuban Missile Crisis speech from October 22, 1962. Later in the year, students recall what they remember about the speech and use a Venn Diagram to compare it to Patrick Henry's...
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Abraham Lincoln: Our Man for All Seasons

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze perceptions of slavery during the Civil War era. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding Lincoln's view of slavery. Students also compare pro- and anti-slavery political...
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Honoring the Past

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the beginnings of the United States and the freedoms we enjoy. They discover important events, people, monuments in Washington, D.C., and its history. Students investigate ways to honor and remember important people and...
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Introduction to the Virtual Atlas

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use an atlas online to gather information about the state of Washington. Individually, they practice using the database and researching specific items in the Pacific Northwest. They complete a quiz to end the lesson.
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The Great Depression and the New Deal

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine New Deal legislation. In this Great Depression lesson, students read the listed materials in order to gain insight into what American citizens thought about New Deal legislation when it was passed.
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Thomas Jefferson Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students demonstrate reading comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis.
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George Washington Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students demonstrate comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis.

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