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Who Represents You?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students investigate Congress and how individuals are represented in this Country.  In this government lesson, students complete worksheets research government web sites to determine which senators and congressmen represent them....
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The Children of World War II

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine the lives of children during WWII. In this WWII lesson, students investigate the effects of the war on children, what life was like on and off the battlefield and how the geography influenced decisions. Students also...
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Community Symbols: Heroes and Leaders

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the importance of community leaders in portraits. For this art history lesson, students look at the painting "The Ascension of Simon Bolivar on Mount Jamaica" and discuss what they see in the portrait. Students research...
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Diversity

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students work in groups to research and prepare an oral report about a region.  In this regions lesson, students find out about the geography, population, state capitals, and landmarks.  Students assign attributes to the people...
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Oil Dependency Among Nations

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students research oil dependency amongst different nations in the world. For this oil dependency lesson plan, students use maps to locate oil sources, consider government actions on oil, and predict U.S. oil dependency.
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To Kill a Mockingbird: A Historical Perspective

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson plan, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of life in the American south during the depression era as they read Harper Lee's To Kill a...
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Province and Territories Poster

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a poster of a Canadian province or territory. In this Canadian geography lesson, students research a Canadian province or territory and create a poster to present the information explored in class.
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Title of Segment: Balance of Trade

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students take a closer look at the balance of trade. In this current events lesson, students watch PBS video clips about American trade with China. Students research Chinese production and consumerism in order to determine how...
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Time Zones

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders locate different time zones. For this time zones lesson, 5th graders label the different time zones. Students research the different ways man has kept time throughout history. Students also compute the differences in time...
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Rocks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how sedimentary rocks are formed.  For this rock lesson students research different rock formations and different types of rock. 
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Be a Food Explorer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars discover the origins of fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition instructional activity, students research how fruits and vegetables came to the United States via trade routes.  Resources are provided.
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Buildings Have Lives, Too: Disasters and Their Effect on People

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners research natural disasters and their lasting effect on both people and the environment. In this environmental science lesson, students complete a group project on a natural disaster of their choosing. Learners examine multiple...
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Volcanic IntEruptions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research about a devastating eruption of a certain volcano. In this earth science activity, 7th graders discover the climate changes that occurred due to a volcanic eruption. They create a presentation about their...
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The Powers That Be

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate past energy legislation, then write letters to Congress from the perspective of citizens trying to influence the original passage of these bills. Each small group does their research using a website imbedded in this...
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The Berlin Airlift

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine a document from the Berlin Airlift in order to research his important event in World History.
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Women Monarchs and Heads of State: World History, Women's Studies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research women leaders and construct a dramatic panel in which these leaders compare and contrast their reigns.
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Thomas Jefferson on the Sedition Act

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and cite arguments Jefferson used in objecting to the Sedition Act. They discuss Jefferson's opinion on how constitutional questions about the Sedition Act could be resolved.
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Lesson 2: The Debate in Congress on the Sedition Act

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils research and discuss the provisions in the Constitution that supported the arguments for and against the Sedition Act. They articulate objections to and arguments in favor of the Sedition Act.
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From the President's Lips: The Concerns that Led to the Sedition (and Alien) Act

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and briefly summarize the international situation during John Adams's presidency. They list the concerns that led to the Sedition Act and describe it.
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Old Kids From The Bloc

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study about wide scale construction and development in Moscow and its impact on cultural and historic preservation. They research the political, social, economic, and cultural changes in the former Eastern Bloc and create a...
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WWII: The War Effort at Home

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore the different ads used by the military. They use media reports and the internet to research the war effort at home during World War II.
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The Cold War: Civil Defense or Nuclear Disarmament?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research the positions of civil defense and nuclear disarmament during the Cold War era. They participate in a class debate to support a given position.
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Riding the Rails Across Texas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars research the importance of the railroad to Texas cities and American life. They identify the pros and cons of railroads, locate railroads in Texas cities using the Texas bird's-eye view website, and write a newspaper article.
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Canada: A Land Rich in Beauty and Culture

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders in groups research the different regions of Canada. They create a timeline to put the major events of Canada's history in order.

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