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"The Father of Lavish Advertising": P.T. Barnum
Students examine the life and work of P.T. Barnum. They discover his advertising techniques and business practices. They examine his use of people with disabilities for amusement.
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Sporting Fever
Students view a video about the values that are represented by sports teams. They write a paper about the connection between sports and social values. They share their responses with the class.
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Chinese, Japanese, & Korean Immigration to the U. S.
Students study immigration of people from Southeast Asian countries to the United States. Pupils create maps and geographically illustrate the immigration. Using the internet, students research an assigned topic. They write an essay...
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Energy Audit
Middle schoolers examine the level of energy usage on a local and national level. Using the internet, they discover ways to conserve energy every day and how over-consumption of energy negatively affects the environment. In groups,...
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Aluminum Altruism
Students explore the value of recycling. They consider the importance of giving back to their school community. They calculate their earnings using multiplication and addition.
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Educated Action
Young scholars review what they already know about birds. Using the internet, they discover major issues involved with birds in Illinois. In groups, they determine what they can do to help them and contact a local agency.
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What Do You Do With A Butterfly Garden?
Fifth graders build a butterfly garden and perform caretaker duties. They volunteer to perform authentic tasks related to their personal interests. Students research butterfly gardens to determine what plants are necessary for the...
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The foreign and domestic policies of Lyndon B. Johnson
Eleventh graders study and evaluate the successes and failures of LBJ's domestic and foreign policies. They formulate historical questions and defend findings based on inquiry and interpretation. Each student identifies, analyzes and...
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Study Unit 4, Revised: Run-On Sentences, Comma Splices and Fragments
In this language arts worksheet, students read 20 sentences and look for errors. Students write R if the sentence is run-on, CS if there is a comma splice, F for a sentence fragment and C for a correct sentence.
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The Flat Stanley Project
Students read the book Flat Stanley. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students participate in earth-friendly activities based upon the book. This lesson includes ideas such as using recycled paper to make a "paper pal."
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Breaking News English: Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary
In this English activity, students read "Bolivian Leader to Halve Own Salary," and then respond to 1 graphic organizer, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: No WMD in Iraq
In this English worksheet, students read "No WMD in Iraq," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: 50,000 Dead - US Token Aid
In this English learning exercise, students read "50,000 Dead - US Token Aid," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: American Currency Exhibit
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's American Currency Exhibit includes a Showcase of Bills, a Tour of Exhibits by Era, Historical Context, Artistry and Imagery, and an Index of Bills.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco: American Currency Exhibit: Metal Standards
This site provides information about the expansion of the United States Currency, with links to other related sources.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Coins & Currency [Pdf]
Eleven-page file highlighting the history of American currency, from Columbus to the American Revolution to the Information Age. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
University of Notre Dame
Department of Special Collections: The Coins of Colonial and Early America
This site provides links to a variety of coins used in the colonies and in the confederation. Extremely detailed.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Revolutionary Money
A two-lesson unit using the Smithsonian collection of currency to teach students about the first American money. Other resources are given and all materials are downloadable.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Legendary Coins and Currency
Archived images of coins from a beautiful online exhibition on the history of money.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: Money in Colonial Times
Comprehensive overview of the development of money in the American colonies. Topics covered include colonial coins and paper money, national coinage, copper, silver, and gold coins, and Liberty and the eagle.
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American Currency Exhibit: Confederate Currency: Financing the Confederacy
Provides general information on the Confederate notes issued to Southerners during the Civil War. Pictures of the notes and a historical context.
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American Currency: Demand and Interest Bearing Notes: Financing the Union
Brief overview of demand notes of the Union, commonly called "greenbacks." Gives a historical context for the notes and has many pictures of what they looked like. Includes an activity looking at Union soldier wages.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Numismatics: Coins and Currency in Colonial America
Valuable lessons in the history of Europeans' early exploration and settlement of America can be gained by following the money used in trade. Coins and Currency exhibition lets you examine evidence of Spanish, British, Dutch, French, and...
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Siteseen: American Historama: American Currency History
Provides an overview of the development of the nation's money. Learn about the history of US currency, the creation of the dollar, and why the First Bank of the United States was established.