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The Tennessee River: The Tie That Binds
Seventh graders examine the Tennessee River to see why it is still a major transportation artery in lieu of the age of modern transportation such as interstate highways, air cargo, and elaborate railway systems.
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Where in the World Do Those Cookies Come From?
Students discuss exports and imports by discovering where the ingredients come from for making chocolate chip cookies. They take a survey of their favorite cookies and create a bar graph to represent the information.
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Children's Attitudes about Slavery and Women's Abolitionism as Seen through Antislavery Fairs
Students examine attitudes of children from the North growing up during the time of slavery. Using documents, they discover how abolitionists tried to change people's ideas of using slaves. They explore how women used antislavery fairs...
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Christopher Columbus
Help first graders gain an understanding of the beginnings of our nation by learning more about Christopher Columbus. They begin by listening to a read aloud of Christopher Columbus and His Voyage to the New World (another title...
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Lewis and Clark's Journey West: A Timeline Activity
Young scholars complete a scavenger hunt which highlights events on the journey by Lewis and Clark. Using the internet and journals, they identify events on the journey and places them on a timeline. They complete a worksheet as well to...
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Reading Teammates
Fourth graders read the book "Teammate" after participating in pre-reading activities that include examining the concepts of segregation and discrimination. In this six week literature study, they make timelines, discuss what they know...
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Fighting The Horse Race: Creating Ads Which Explore 2008 Presidential Candidates & Issues
What is advertising? What role does it plan in an election? Middle and high schoolers discuss advertising and its purpose by sifting through different magazines and discussing the products they find. Then they relate advertisements to...
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World History Worksheet #8
What customs did the Ancient Aztecs practice? For this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Aztec culture. A short answer question at the...
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #21
For this internet research worksheet, students answer ten unrelated questions by using the Fact Monster search engine. A sample question asks: "Achilles, one of the strongest heroes in Greek mythology, met his death when he was wounded...
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Volcanoes Vocabulary
In this volcanoes worksheet, students read 10 words pertaining to volcanoes. Students match these words to their definitions in another column.
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Volcano Challenge
In this volcano facts activity, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about volcanoes.
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Volcano Crossword
In this volcano crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 8 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
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The "New" European Imperialism
Discuss European Imperialism using this resource. This is an online world history worksheet. Learners answer 20 questions regarding the new European Imperialism using drop-down menus to select their answers for each question. They can...
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Playing in Lesotho
Students learn about another culture. In this cultural awareness lesson, students learn about the location of the kingdom of Lesotho in southern Africa, discuss the toys used in Lesotho to those used in the United States and draw a...
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 4 - Exercise 2a
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Brazilian Animals
Students research the animals of Brazil. In this animal science lesson, students locate Brazil on a map and discuss the types of animals that can live in its tropical climate. They research a Brazilian Carnaval and see the roll the...
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Puerto Rico: The 51st State?
Students research the history of Puerto Rico, its culture, and geography. In this Puerto Rico activity, students find Puerto Rico on a map and find specific regions or cities. Students discuss Puerto Rico's statehood and listen to salsa...
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Geography Quiz 22
In this geography worksheet, students answer short answer geography questions about landmarks around the world. Students complete 10 questions.
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Coups and Revolutions Quiz 1
In this coups and revolutions instructional activity, students complete short answer questions about world history and their coups and revolutions. Students answer 10 short answer questions.
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Columbus Day
Use this Columbus day worksheet with your EL class. They will read or listen to a passage about Christopher Columbus, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in...
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The National Government and the 50 States
Test your government high schoolers' knowledge of the National Government with this review worksheet. Posing five true/false questions and five multiple choice questions about elements of the National Government, this activity could...
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The Acadian Odyssey
The dispersion of the Acadians is outlined in this informative PowerPoint. Colorful maps help show where different Acadians settled throughout the United States. Tip: After viewing this slideshow, have students create a timeline of the...
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House of the Spirits: Fun Trivia Quiz
This quiz about Isabel Allende's magic-realist novel, on the syllabus for many 10th graders, comes with well supported answers that could foster discussion, incite rereading, and enhance comprehension. If you have computer access in your...
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Alabama Slave Codes in 1833: What They Can Teach Us About Slaves Themselves
After viewing a short PowerPoint about Nat Turner's rebellion, class groups examine Alabama's 1833 slave codes. Individuals then develop a mini-legal brief arguing against one particular slave law.
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