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The Washington Monument: Tribute in Stone (62)

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students decide why George Washington was so revered and why a monument was built in his honor. They discover how monument design changes over time.
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Worksheet
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Chapter 7 – The Civil War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the Civil War and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Interactive
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Battle of Chickamauga Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about the Battle of Chickamauga. Students may check their answers immediately
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The Gettysburg Address

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the implications of the Gettysburg Address. In this Civil War lesson, students read a handout regarding Gettysburg Address, analyze an excerpt of the speech, and complete the provided worksheet activities.
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Teddy Roosevelt

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the life, contributions, and influence of Teddy Roosevelt. They view a slideshow lecture and take notes on a handout, filling in the blanks on the handout. Students then write a persuasive letter to a governmental...
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Revolution!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore events of the Revolutionary War and George Washington's role in them. They examine the forces behind the war and create timeline.
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Tale of Two Speeches

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners view and read portions of John F. Kennedy's Cuban Missile Crisis speech from October 22, 1962. Later in the year, students recall what they remember about the speech and use a Venn Diagram to compare it to Patrick Henry's...
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Latin America: Places and Regions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a Latin American portfolio in the form of a country presentation using PowerPoint software. They use their knowledge of geographic concepts to interpret maps, globes, charts, diagrams, and timelines.
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Worksheet
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Humanities Texas

Primary Source Worksheet: Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Inaugural Address

For Students 8th - 11th
Young historians will learn not to fear primary source materials (or fear itself, for that matter) thanks to this resource that uses Franklin D. Roosevelt's March 4, 1933 Inaugural Address to model how to conduct a close reading of such...
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Ethnic Groups in World War II

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students discuss the contributions of various ethnic groups during World War II prior to visiting the George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War. After the visit, they interview veterans about prejudice during the war or listen to a guesst...
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VS.6a

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore, discuss and explain why George Washington is called the "Father of our Country" and James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution." They view and create a graphic organizer after discussing a variety of...
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Jackie Robinson, Civil Rights Advocate

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine the life of Jackie Robinson and the ways in which he and they can influence government policy.
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Historical Thinking Matters

Rosa Parks: 5 Day Lesson

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
What led to the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and how might historians approach this question differently? This rich series of lessons includes a short introductory video clip, analysis of six primary source documents, and...
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Worksheet
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History Quiz #15

For Students 7th - 8th
In this history quiz #15 learning exercise, students answer 20 questions, not interactively, about history, then scroll down to check their answers.
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Lesson Plan
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Analyzing Short Biographies to Discover Characteristics of Biographical Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read short biographies on Abraham Lincoln from various artists. Using the texts, they identify the subject of the biography and discuss whether or not illustrations contribute to a biography. They research specific information...
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Worksheet
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Comprehending The Gettysburg Address

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Gettysburg Address worksheet, students read passages from the Gettysburg Address, identify bold words, and answer short answer questions. Students complete 5 problems.
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Humanities Texas

Primary Source Worksheet: Lyndon B. Johnson, Excerpt from “To Fulfill These Rights”

For Students 8th - 11th
"Equal opportunity . . . is not enough." Johnson's 1965 commencement address to the students at Howard University provides an opportunity for participants to see how education was a key element in his vision for civil rights.
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Activity
Education World

Every Day Edit - Ohio, the 17th State

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing learning exercise, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
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Activity
Education World

Every Day Edit - Groundhog Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing learning exercise, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about Groundhog Dog. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
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Worksheet
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Mystery State # 39

For Students 6th - 8th
Which state will be the answer to the five clues today? After considering each clue, learners will name the mystery state. If your class can determine which state was home to Chief Sitting Bull, they'll be able to answer South Dakota. 
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Worksheet
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Internet Fact Hunt at the "Fact Monster" Web Site- Hunt #35

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Internet fact hunt worksheet, students access the "Fact Monster" web site to find the answers to 5 multiple choice questions. They answer questions about Canada, using e-mail, inventions, and Ecuador.
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Worksheet
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Fill-In - October Event in History

For Students 7th - 12th
A lot has happened in the month of October in the past 100 years or so. Kids fill in the blank for 31 events, each of which occurred on a day in October. Each event can be found in a New York Times article from the past 100+ years....
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Handout
Scholastic

The Life and Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Here is a precise article explaining chronological events that led Martin Luther King, Jr. to march for freedom and civil rights.
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PPT
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South Carolina Jeopardy

For Teachers 4th - 5th
One of the better PowerPoints I've come across is a "Jeopardy"-style game whose focus is South Carolina. Some excellent photographs and maps make the slides especially good. The "Final Jeopardy" clue is especially challenging. An...