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Kosovo: Where is It and What's All the Fuss About?
Students investigate the US military involvement in Kosovo and answer teacher generated questions.
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Aquarium Bill of Rights
Students review the Bill of Rights on Aquademics and list the rights that are guaranteed to United States citizens. In groups, they role play the role of important leaders whose rules would make a difference for the lives of fish in...
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The Many Faces of Chimney Rock
Learners will compare and contrast images of Chimney Rock that are part of the Nebraska Western Trails project. They view postcards, pictures, photos and paintings of Chimney Rock and then observe and chart the differences and similarities.
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What Arkansans Contributed to the WW I War Effort
Students examine the Arkansas as home front support during World War I. They determine why the troops who were overseas during the War were important to those at home. They look at the war effort and locate the area of Arkansas were...
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Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution
Learners examine the historical background of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, analyze the role of defense in our world today, and evaluate the repercussions of Article 9.
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Lesson 2: Maine's Merchant Marines
Students simulate the quarters aboard a ship. They write a letter to Joanna Colcord or Alice Drinkwater that shows an understanding of the experience of being aboard ship, and asks further historical questions about the experience.
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Renewing Our Position
Students engage in a instructional activity in order to analyze the energy needs of the United States and cover the possible future needs depending on the growth of technology. They cover the alternative energy sources and make...
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Thaw in the Cold War: Eisenhower and Khrushchev at Gettysburg
Middle schoolers discover how President Eisenhower's brand of diplomacy at this Pennsylvania farm temporarily eased the tensions of the Cold War.
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Bernardo de G??lvez: Supporter of the American Revolution
Eighth graders explore the assistance to the American Revolution provided by Spain. Through class discussion and research, they gather information about Bernardo de Galvez and his role during the Revolutionary War. Students synthesize...
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Investigating the Cuban Perspective
Students examine different perspectives on the events during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Using the internet, they research the Cuban perspective on the issue and discover the need for empathy in a situation like this. They use primary...
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Jeannette
Students develop hypothesis about what might happen when salt water is frozen. In groups, they freeze ice samples with different salt concentrations. They use the internet to research the situation of the Jeannette to discover their...
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Philanthropy and You
Students define and discuss philanthropy. They research a philanthropist and write a three-paragraph essay summarizing what they have learned , including their own roles as philanthropists. They also plan and initiate personal acts of...
Library of Congress
Loc: The u.s. Congress: Resources a to Z
Start your research of the U.S. Congress here! Superb links to any information you may need on history, current profile of Congress, and many other sites.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: u.s. History Lessons: Immigration
This personal site provides a list of links and lesson plans related to immigration up to the current time.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Eyewitness to History (Lesson Plan)
Understanding the important events in United States history and being able to recognize how history affects current events are crucial skills for students. This lesson plan lets them examine and analyze important milestones through...
Other
Metrocosm: The History of u.s. Government Spending, Revenue, and Debt
The amount of national debt is a hot button issue today. Compare our current national budget to years past to see when our country was in our deepest debt. By analyzing the following charts, students will see the evolution of U.S....
National Cable Satellite Corporation
C Span Classroom: Free Resources for Teaching Civics and u.s. Government
This is a site filled with current events that make connections to the relevant historical topics. There are six clickable topics, the videos of which are updated weekly. RealPlayer is needed and registration is required to stream or...
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Dept. Of Treasury: Denominations of Currency
The U.S. Department of the Treasury presents a resource page on denominations. Read about what the current denominations in circulation today are, what the highest denomination ever produced by the U.S. Treasury was, and what...
Other
Health & Human Services: Development and History of u.s. Poverty Thresholds
A review of the development and history of the current, official poverty thresholds.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: One Cent Coin (Penny)
Read the complete history of the current circulating Lincoln penny. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Five Cent Coin (Nickel)
Read the complete history of the current circulating nickel. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Ten Cent Coin (Dime)
Read the complete history of the current circulating dime. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Fifty Cent Coin (Half Dollar)
Read the complete history of the current circulating half-dollar. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins
Read the complete history of current circulating coins. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of these coins.