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Trails to the West

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research American history of the 1850's. In this American history instructional activity, 8th graders write about how different American groups looked at the idea of Manifest Destiny. Students then draw the Oregon and...
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The Reformation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Reformation.  For this World History lesson, 7th graders analyze primary sources on being Protestant and Catholic.  Students discuss as a class the impact of the Reformation. 
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Tsunami - Five Years On

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the issues of rebuilding after the Indonesian tsunami. In this reconstruction lesson, students investigate the reconstruction that followed the devastating event.
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Euro 2008

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students discover details about the world of British football. In this current events lesson, students browse selected websites to explore the work and history of the game, the Euro 2008, and the business aspects of the game in Britain.
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Ecological Impact of Wood Extraction

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore their local environment by conducting a class experiment. In this deforestation lesson, students discuss the effects of wood harvesting on forests around the world and research environment related vocabulary terms....
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Asia Rising

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a short film about the economies of Japan and Korea after World War II. They discuss their challenges and succeses in building the economy. They also identify human costs of ecomonic development in those countries.
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Navigating Your Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners draw a map from memory describing the route between their classroom and the gym including a legend, a compass rose, a map scale, symbols, and a landmark at every change of direction. They then retrace their steps in their maps...
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Trade is Simple

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gain a better knowledge that trade is part of everyone's daily life. They summarize that trade happens between people, even when they represent companies or countries. Students analyze how trade makes it possible to buy and...
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Maps of Indian Territory, the Dawes Act, and Will Rogers' Enrollment Case File

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners, in groups, analyze one map at a time, first the 1885 map, then the 1891 map. After they have completed the analysis sheets, they compare the two maps and answer questions imbedded in the plan.
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African Americans and the Move West

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the phases of westward migration in the United States during the 19th century focusing on the incentives that led many African Americans to make the move.
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Lesson 3: Making a Living

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students, in groups, create hypothetical financial plans for a colonial Maine family living on the frontier.
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What Are The Characteristics of Your Neighborhood?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers make a mental map of their neighborhood. Using a software program, they make an aerial and digital map of their school and locate their school on given maps. In groups, they calculate the distances to various locations...
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America's Castles: The Age of Invention

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students tour the estates built by America's wealthiest visionaries during the years 1911-1929. They discuss the Age of Invention and the people associated with that age in US history.
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The Convoy Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore colonial life and society during that time.
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Trekking to Timbuktu: The Geography of Mali - Student Version

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders locate Mali on a world map, describe the landscape and climate of Mali, and locate the city of Timbuktu and describe the local weather. They compare life along the Niger in ancient times to that of today
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Town Meeting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students organize and stage a town meeting. They write a set of discussion guidelines and participate in a political discussion.
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Hurricane Katrina Relief

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research philanthropic organizations that helped after Hurricane Katrina. They organize a collection drive to contribute to the nonprofit organization. They reflect on their efforts.
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America: The Land of Career Opportunity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study, discuss, and analyze why people have emigrated to America. They watch The New Americans and research immigration in the U.S.
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California Mission Slide Show

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the details of a California Mission. They design a slide show to present their research.
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Lesson Plan on Why Nations Trade

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the difference between imports and exports and the types of decisions made by governments when it comes to trading. They identify the key players and characteristics of international trade. They also discuss...
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Trading Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students role play as international traders from different continents. They negotiate prices and resolve trade barriers to better their understanding of free trade.
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Fort at No. 4 History

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners examine the history of Fort No. 4 in New Hampshire before visiting the site. They identify key events and people that occured at the fort as well. They complete questions and teach them to their group.
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Looking at the Civil War through the lens of local history." Teaching

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research life in Plymouth during the Civil War. Using the internet and other resources, students examine the historical effects of the Civil War. In groups, they publish a newspaper explaining the events of the day.
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Ecosytems: Water Purification

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore how ecosystems purify water and what kinds of things humans do that alter these processes. They use a website to access information on local watersheds and develop a "river" newspaper

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