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Lee & Low Books: Giving Thanks Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in reading comprehension activities associated from a teacher's guide. In this reading comprehension lesson, 4th graders read Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp and...
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Our Diverse Heritage Family Tree

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discuss family trees and create their own family trees. They research their cultural backgrounds and make oral presentations to the rest of the class during a multicultural lunch.
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X Alex Haley

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Students may check some of their answers online.
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The Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students read 3 brief selections about the conflict and then respond to 13 short answer and multiple choice questions based on the selections.
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Settlers: Creating Family Trees & Historical Plays

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discuss who the founding members of their community were. In this community family tree lesson, students learn how to read a family tree and discuss information about the founding families of their community.
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The Making of Our First President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate George Washington's military career. In this George Washington lesson, students research the contributions of Washington the colonial military and then write editorials about his accomplishments for a mock colonial...
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Joe Fafard

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners study the life and work of Joe Fafard. In this art instructional activity, students describe the principles of design. They produce their own artwork at the end of the instructional activity.
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Past v. Present: Using Geography & Anthropology

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine artifacts and documents from their Canadian community. They analyze early Canadian history and make predictions about the future of the country.
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Rocks, Ice and Everything is Sometimes Nice

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students increase knowledge of the communal nature of the sport of curling; to increase student consciousness of the history of Canadian success in curling; to increase student appreciation for the pioneers of curling in Canada.
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Cariboo Gold Rush Adventure

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play the online game Cariboo Gold Rush, in which students make decisions like the original gold miners did.
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Gold Rush

For Students 6th - 8th
In this gold rush worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the nation during the time period. A short answer question is included as well.
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Analysing 2001 Census Microdata

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the census data of 2001.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders analyze data using one- and two-variable statistical analysis.  Students develop a research question that makes use of the microdata. 
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Species and Spaces - At Risk at Home

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore and compare Canadian biomes and investigate species at risk. They describe population growth and eco-regions in terms of climate and geography. They research and create presentations about the natural history and...
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Cow Parade

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create individual works of art using cow cut-outs as their canvas in this hilarious lesson ideal for the High School Art or Art History classroom. The lesson includes resource links and can be adapted for any animal or mascot.
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There Were Many Paths to Freedom

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the Underground Railroad in the history of Pennsylvania.
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Community Evolution: Putting the Puzzle Together

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students, working in groups, to study on aspect of their community history. They put their research together in one story about their community.
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Here and There: Discovering Communities Through the Olympic Torch Relay

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students compare their hometowns to the towns on the Olympic Torch Relay and complete multi-curricular activities for the lesson. For this Olympics lesson, students complete math, geography, science, and history activities to learn about...
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Massachusetts Blacks in the American Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the experiences blacks were having in Massachusetts before and after the American Revolution. They also discover that many blacks migrated to Canada in search of a better life.
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ISM: Bertha Stenge Quilt Collection Activity: Design a Local Quilting Pattern

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research quilt designs by Bertha Stenge. They make a list of things that they could stylize as a design motif. They create a quilt design based on local history and landmarks and sew it onto a pre-made quilt block or quilt.
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Escape From Gilleleje

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers read the history surrounding the captivity of the Jews in Denmark. They use the map for a geography lesson.
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The Mummy’s Curse

For Students 6th
In this World History worksheet, 6th graders identify the mummy's curse through various short answer questions. They describe how the tomb builders tried to hide the burial chambers of their pharaohs. Students also describe what events...
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American Bison

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this bison worksheet, learners read several paragraphs about the American Bison. Students learn about its history and its current status and answer questions about the text.
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German Prisoners of War in Britain

For Students 5th - 6th
In this German prisoners of war in Britain worksheet, student read 9 brief paragraphs about the history of POW camps in Britain after the war.
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From Slavechild to Freedom

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read excerpts from 5 slave narratives and study and compare/contrast their families, living conditions, duties, methods of escape and destinations. In this history lesson, 3rd graders get into small groups to present their...

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