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Curated OER

Vanity Fair Part 5

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch the fifth part of "Vanity Fair." students answer and discuss questions relating to this section of the film.
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Plants for Pleasure and Profit

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars study about some of the specimens collected or diagrammed by Lewis and Clark, discuss their usefulness, and rank their importance. They write a persuasive essay detailing the plants they thought the most important.
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Making Faces: Understanding Artifacts Through Design Elements

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine and discuss drinking container artifacts from Jamestown. They view images of the artifacts, discuss their purposes, draw an original facial expression for a brown paper jug, and write a description of the facial expression.
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Agricultural Economics and the American Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Read through this printable version of a handout discussing Economics and the American Revolution. There are key terms and facts for students to focus on. This case study illustrates economic principles that remain important today. See...
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"Martial Law in Hawaii After the Attack on Pearl Harbor"

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concepts of martial law, writ of habeas corpus, due process, discovery and human and constitutional rights during World War II. They assess the roles and responsibilities of government leaders and citizens during...
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Saratoga National Historical Park

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater, NY. They determine if any descendents of participants in the war live in their own...
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VH1 Driven: Shakira, Lesson 2

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars watch a video about the life of Latin singer/pop star, Shakira. They research various foreign music styles and discuss how they influence American pop music today.
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Weather and the D-Day Invasion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the weather that occurred during the invasion of Normandy. They research using the Internet to locate information about the invasion and the meteorologists who helped during the war effort. They
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What Arkansans Contributed to the WW I War Effort

For Teachers 5th - 7th
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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Basic Crypto Systems II

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the Enigma machine used during World War II. They explore the substitution cipher and variations of it. Students examine the advantages and disadvantages of this cipher. Students write a message using the code...
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Non-British Surnames

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate some of the common characteristics of surnames around the world. They also examine some of the unique characteristics of surnames in different countries. The lesson plan finds its context with the help of guiding...
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Raids and Arrests of Enemy Aliens

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Student read background summary information and debate how much control did the government require to keep the nation safe. They research how World War II restrictions on enemy lines were enforced and how it related to the U.S....
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The Eiserloh Story

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read "The Eiserloh Story" and evaluate decisions made by the government in time of war. They determine if the government violated the rights of innocent civilians. They identify the Bill of Rights and analyze each Right.
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The Myth of Voluntary Internment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the Alien Enemies Act and Executive Order 9095. They explore both the financial and emotional ramifications of having a parent arrested or interned. They research what daily life was like in U.S. Internment camps during...
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Plate Tectonics: Recycling the Seafloor

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars classify earth's layers and plates using Ocean Seismicity data. In this plate tectonics lesson, students outline where the plate boundaries are on the world map. They then compare these predicted boundaries with USGS map...
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Interactive
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #66

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, learners answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Pensioner Attacks Famous Work of Art

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Pensioner Attacks Famous Work of Art," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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I Spy with my Little Eye…

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils read an article on Vienna. In this ESL lesson, students explore a recent incident between Russia and the United States, then complete several activities that reinforce the information in the article.
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Activity
Other

German Embassy: Milestones in History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a timeline of milestones in German history.
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: German 3, Semester 1: Die Ferien

For Students 10th - 12th
A learning module through which students learn German words and phrases used to discuss German history and culture while learning about the Romantic Road.
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Website
Other

History of German American Relations: 1683 1900: History and Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
From the U.S. State Department, a comprehensive reference tool about the history of Germans in America starting in 1683 up until the present. Provides background, exhibits, digital images, statistics, teacher resources, internet links,...
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Activity
Other

Deutsches Historisches Museum: Deutsche Geschichte in Bildern Und Zeugnissen

For Students 9th - 10th
This German-language resource presents information about various time periods in German history. Read in English by clicking "English" at the top of the page.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History/college History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides a video lesson about the Zimmerman Telegram: Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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Other

The German Way & More: Famous Austrians, Germans, Swiss

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographies of hundreds of famous people throughout history who are or were native German-speakers. Many of the biographies also contain a great deal of more general historical information.