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Washington Irving in Context

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the various roles Washington Irving had in his lifetime. Examining the situation in Europe and the United States, they are encouraged to relate Irving's experiences to different events. They examine themselves in many...
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Watching Crystals Grow

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Amazing science can sometimes happen right before your eyes! The class gets cozy as they watch crystals grow. They use Epsom salts, rocks, and food coloring to create crystals. They'll observe the entire process, documenting every step...
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Paul Revere and Point of View

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze the engraving of Paul Revere to make a judgment about the time period of the Boston Massacre. The objective is that one creates an account of the event from the perspective of a British soldier.
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America Grows - Trailblazers Pave the Way

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners study the time period after the Revolutionary War when people were striving to move away from the coastal areas and look for pathways to the west. Westerward expansion is a central theme and students use a variety of resources...
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab

For Students 7th - 8th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words correspond to the theme of Presidents' Day.
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Uniform Design

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the military by examining their uniforms.  In this design lesson plan, students analyze the military uniforms from different locations and time periods.  Students create new ideas for current military uniforms.
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Loyalist? Ghosts of the Hudson River Valley

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine how national events effect them in New York. They examine case studies about individuals who represent different groups in society.
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Virginia Crossword Puzzle Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Virginia crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues to identify the words that belong in the word puzzle to correctly complete it.
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Virginia Challenge

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Virginia trivia worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state.
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Virginia Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Virginia history worksheet, students match the names, places, and words in the word bank to the 10 statements that define them.
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Understanding Tax: Your Role as a Tax Payer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Every adult should know that it is their responsibility to help fund public goods and services by paying taxes. Help young people get a handle on the history, evolution, purposes for, and reasons why they should pay taxes too. 
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Boston Tea Party

For Students 4th - 6th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read facts about the Boston Tea Party and answer comprehension questions. Students answer eight questions.
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Founding Myths, Stories that Hide Our Patriotic Past

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners participate in a scavenger hunt using their textbooks to find information about historical events, people and places in US history during the Revolutionary Era. After creating their list of important people, students create...
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Brutal British

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read and predict the outcome of a story set during the Civil War, then map the story. To prepare for the activity, students determine why it is important to look at historical events from all angles by using primary and...
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The Man Who Made the Presidency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the contributions that George Washington made to the presidency. In this presidential history lesson, students analyze primary and secondary sources regarding Washington and the precedents he set. High schoolers...
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George Washington's Foreign Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare George Washington's foreign policy to the policies of presidents who followed him. In this primary source analysis lesson, students compare Washington's Farewell Address to the Roosevelt Corollary, the Monroe...
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George Washington in Song

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students establish similarities to George Washington's time in office with the song "Yankee Doodle."  In this U.S. History lesson, students learn the song "Yankee Doodle" then create a timeline of the song and a timeline of George...
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George Washington & Civic Virtue: The Necessary Elements of the Republic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the character of George Washington. For this George Washington lesson, students read "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior,"  Washington's First Inaugural Address, and his Farewell Address. Young scholars use the...
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My Very Own Washington Exhibition

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work as curators. In this George Washington lesson, students research primary and secondary sources in order to create their own exhibitions of the first president. Students may visit selected Web sites in order to create their...
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Midnight Ride of Paul Revere: Fact, Fiction, and Artistic License

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. In this visual arts activity, students study the historical significance of the event as they examine the Grant Wood painting and primary sources regarding the event.
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The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a discussion about the Declaration of Independence.  In this Declaration of Independence lesson, 5th graders write imaginary stories in the voice of a member of the committee at Independence hall. Students...
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25 Greatest Protest Songs - Lesson 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the lyrics of protest songs as a catalyst for social change. They discuss the influence of music on behavior and explain the use of music as a means of self-expression.
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The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars examine the Declaration of Independence. In this colonial America lesson plan, students read literature regarding the document as well as excerpts of the document itself. Young scholars also perform a Reader's Theatre...
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The Making of the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students can delve into how Thomas Jefferson's words in the Declaration of Independence changed history.

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