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Blackeyed Peas

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners examine the history of black-eyed peas. In this black-eyed peas lesson plan, students read about the history of the peas/beans and about how they are Oklahoma's number one vegetable crop. They also read that they are considered...
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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE: COLUMBUS IN THE NEW WORLD

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the famous explorer Christopher Columbus.  In this World History lesson plan, 8th graders analyze and compare primary and secondary sources.  Students discuss as a class the accomplishments of Columbus.   
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Chapters 14 & 15 – Age of Exploration

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Age of Exploration and respond to 49 short answer questions.
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Communism

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study communism. In this world history lesson, 7th graders discuss the similarities and differences between communism and democracies by writing Venn Diagrams.
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American Revolution and Constitution Take Home Assessment

For Students 8th - 12th
In this early American history instructional activity, students create posters that feature the branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. Students also research founding ideals of the nation and use Venn diagrams to...
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American Revolution and Constitution Take-Home Assessment

For Students 10th - 12th
In this early American history activity, students draw diagrams of that feature the responsibilities of each of the 3 branches of the federal government and then create their own original visuals that highlight the formation of American...
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I Hate All . . .

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the concept of prejudice of human beings towards other human beings. They define prejudice and analyze the history of the word, read a U.N. Commission Report on prejudice, and examine textbooks for prejudice.
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Legends of the Fifth

For Teachers 5th
Students explore the the legends and myths of the Orient, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas in this six lessons unit. Different cultures and belief systems of the inhabitants of these areas are examined through storytelling techniques.
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Similarities Between African Folktales And French Folktales

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the importance of the Storyteller in ancient times as well as in modern times. They realize that this is an art essential to the development and evolution of the mind and that today more than ever we need to rely on...
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The Inventions and Effects of the Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students understand that the Industrial Revolution began in England, spreading to the rest of Western Europe and the United States and with it came an increased demand for raw materials from the Americans, Asia, and Africa.
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Kwanzaa

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the holiday of Kwanzaa. In groups, they discuss "The Seven Principles" and the history of the holiday. They explore the objects that are used and what they represent. They end the lesson with a discussion of the...
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Why Do Atoms Combine?

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this subatomic particle worksheet, students will read the important discoveries throughout history of the neutrino. Based on this information, students will complete 4 short answer questions.
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The Hartford Convention and the Battle of New Orleans

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history activity, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Hartford Convention and the Battle of New Orleans. A short answer question is included as well.
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Internet Leaders Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this leaders scavenger hunt worksheet, learners research 10 different leaders important to history. First, they read each questions to determine who they need to search for using the Internet. Then, students write their response in a...
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The New Frontier and the Great Society

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this 1960s American history worksheet, students identify the 7 terms that best match 7 descriptions, eliminate 3 false statements, and identify 2 historical themes pertaining to Kennedy's new frontier and Johnson's Great Society.
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Connecticut Reading Comprehension Activity

For Students 4th - 6th
For this reading comprehension activity worksheet, students read 5 paragraphs pertaining to the history of Connecticut and then respond to 30 true or false, multiple choice, and short answer questions.
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Columbian Exchange

For Teachers 6th - 11th
In this Columbian exchange history study guide worksheet, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the Columbian exchange and then respond to a reflection question.
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African Slave Trade

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive triangular trade learning exercise, students answer 9 multiple choice questions regarding African slave trade. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Presidents and the Constitution: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison and the Barbary Pirates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean. In this American history lesson, students read a narrative regarding the conflict between the Barbary Pirates and the United States under the leadership of Washington, Adams,...
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Satyagraha, Its Origins and Applications

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the steps and methods taken by Gandhi.  In this World History lesson, 10th graders create illustrations to represent these steps.  Students write a persuasive essay on these measures taken by Gandhi. 
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Red Alert: The Noses Are Back

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students celebrate Red Nose Day. In this current events instructional activity, students access selected Web sites to discover facts about the history of Red Nose Day and to find activities to celebrate the day.
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Living Through Fire

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the poverty found in Haiti. In this current events lesson, students research the noted Web sites to study Haiti's geography, history, and civil war. 
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Letters from the Japanese American Internment

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars examine letters of Japanese-American children during internment in World War II. They discover what it was like in the camps and how they were treated once they were released. They also view photographs of the camps.
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The Odds of Dying During a Plague

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore plagues in the middle ages. In this social studies lesson, 6th graders examine the impact of deadly plagues on past societies and how the governments were forced to make drastic changes in response to the plagues

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