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Food for Thought

For Students 4th
For this food facts worksheet, 4th graders read and interpret a short history on tin cans, Wonder Bread, ToastMaster, Nicolas Appert and Charles Strite. Students answer five word problems.
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Low-country Rice Planting and Cooking

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare the use of rice in the 1700s to the modern use of rice. In this lesson examining the importance of rice in US history, 8th graders learn about the role of rice in the early 1700s and compare the use of rice in...
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The Invention of the Airplane

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the history of the airplane and the Wright brothers.  In this aviation lesson students examine the Wright brothers stories and kites.
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Fabric Poncho

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a fabric poncho to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. They sample food and drink from Mexico and follow instructions to make the ponhco. They also discover the history of the holiday.
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Properties of Soil

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use history to create knowledge of how soil has changed in the state of Ohio. The lesson is cross curricular in nature and uses Along the Ohio Trail as a source of literature for reflection.
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Airborne & Special Operations Museum OSS Crossword Puzzle

For Students 9th - 11th
In this history worksheet, students answer key questions and/or descriptions to complete the puzzle related to Special Operations. There are 21 words/names needed to complete the puzzle.
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Art

For Students 7th - 9th
In this artistic knowledge worksheet, students examine and discuss the concept of art. Students take a quiz to see how much they know about art history, and discuss questions pertaining to the rights that museums have regarding famous...
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Art--"Paper Pasting"--Doing Collage

For Students 4th - 6th
In this art activity, students read a 1 page article on the history or art, prepare their background to making a collage, gather basic shapes, create their collage and then add in the finishing touches to them.
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Enlightened Arguments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Enlightenment study guide worksheet, young scholars read a brief overviews pertaining to the time period in world history. Students then comment on the 2 sides of the of the arguments in the 6 topics presented.
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Why Did Parliament Win the Civil War

For Students 5th - 6th
In this English history instructional activity, students read about the English Civil War of 1644. Students learn the terms royalists, cavaliers, and roundheads. Students answer 10 questions about the passages.
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Road to Revolution (Part 3)

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the road to the American Revolution. In this American history lesson, students research the events in colonial America that led to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. They then create a timeline.
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Trade Trials Treaties

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the trade relationships that existed in the late 1700's Colonial America. For this American history lesson, 4th graders examine English and Cherokee trade treaties by reviewing primary and secondary sources....
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What's Your Impression?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students paint landscapes. In this Impressionism lesson, students explore the history behind the Impressionist Movement in art and paint their own impressionist piece inspired by a nearby landscape.
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Introducing the Essay: Twain, Douglass, and American Non-Fiction

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students analyze American essayists Mark Twain and Frederick Douglass in an introduction to American literary non-fiction writing. In this essay history lesson plan, students identify methods for writing essays. Students read and analyze...
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The Red Studio Shows the Way

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students look at the painting The Red Studio Shows the Way, and critique the art piece. In this critiquing art lesson plan, students discuss how the painting expresses ideas and feelings and history.
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The American Revolution

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read about the Revolutionary War.  In this history lesson, 5th graders review what they know about the the Revolutionary War in order to identify British and American leaders.  Students read a chapter from their...
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Pause for Thought

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners discover the customs of Ramadan. In this Muslim beliefs lesson, students research the listed Web sites about the history of Ramadan, the evolution of calendars, and the separation of church and state.
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Out & About: Ancient Rome

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Learners consider the accomplishments of the Romans. In this ancient Rome instructional activity, students take a closer look at Roman contributions to modern society as they visit the suggested museums and their websites.
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Breaking News: International Coalition Attacks Libya (March 20th, 2011)

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore current events by completing a list of worksheet activities. In this Libyan history lesson, students read a news article discussing the problems with Gaddafi in Libya and the effect it is having in the Middle East....
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The Making of Our First President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars 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...
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Orientalism

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students read information about Orientalism, the artists who painted in that style, and study examples of the art. In this art style lesson, students read about the periods of Orientalism and the artists who created with the style....
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Louisiana: a Jambalaya of Nationalities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write letters of protest outlining the reasons why abolishment of the Code Noir was going to have an adverse affect on political tensions in Louisiana.
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine or Harlot?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.
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The Haitian Crisis: Thinking Historically

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze the 2010 earthquake's effects on Haiti. In this Economics lesson, students brainstorm the problems caused in Haiti by the earthquake. Students listen to interviews with scholars to identify additional answers to focus...

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