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Pennsylvania facts by the numbers

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Pennsylvania facts learning exercise, students research Pennsylvania history and trivia and answer questions where they calculate the answers about Pennsylvania. Students complete 10 questions.
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Slavery and Empire 1440 - 1770

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students reflect on the events that led up to slavery in the early years of North America.  In this United States History lesson, students read excerpts from the book "Out of Many," then gather in small groups to answer specific...
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The Art of Political Cartoons in Revolutionary America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze political cartoons. In this colonial America lesson, students examine the provided political cartoons and respond to analytical questions about each of them.
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Political and Cultural Road to the American Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine the Declaration of Independence. For this Revolutionary War lesson plan, students use primary sources to analyze how the creation of the Declaration of Independence lead to the development of the United States as an...
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The New Republic

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students research the Federalists and Anti-federalists. In the lesson on state legislature, students use primary sources to create a brochure and write an essay that illustrates federalist and anti-federalists viewpoints.
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The Beginnings of Constitutional Government

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students examine excerpts of Thomas Paine's Common Sense. In this early American history lesson, students read Paine's pamphlet and analyze the information according the rubric provided.
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Salem Witch Trials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the implications of the Salem Witch Trials. In this literature lesson, students read Arthur Miller's The Crucible and compare the witch trials to McCarthyism of the 1950's. Students rewrite scenes from the play...
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Breaking News English: Euthanasia

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Euthanasia learning exercise, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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The Apotheosis ofGeorge Washington

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the image of George Washington. In this Washington presidency lesson plan, students use the provided analysis handout to analyze the character of Washington conveyed in several pieces of art and speeches. Students share...
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James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about James K. Polk. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive instructional activity. 
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The Enlightenment (1650–1800)

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about the Enlightenment. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Invasion of the Super Delegates

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the electoral college and superdelegates. Students then respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Bill of Rights Day

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the Bill of Rights and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Government Snooping, Different Views

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events activity, students analyze political cartoons about the collection of government intelligence and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: The Right to Know vs. Government Secrecy

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons about government secrecy and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Bushwhacked

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events activity, students analyze political cartoons that feature caricatures of President George W. Bush. Students respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: From Toons to Icons

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze political cartoons that feature icons like the hot dog and the teddy bear. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Comprehending The Gettysburg Address

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Gettysburg Address activity, students read passages from the Gettysburg Address, identify bold words, and answer short answer questions. Students complete 5 problems.
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Literature for Lesson 2 - The UnderGround Railroad

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars examine the use of the Underground Railroad. In this Underground Railroad lesson, students determine the meaning of the word slavery. They study the Underground Railroad through the use of literature and Internet websites....
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Labor Unions and Strikes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Teens explore economics by listening to a labor history lecture and an excerpt from Looking Backward, by Edward Bellamy. A detailed outline is provided for the lecture, along with follow up and assessment questions. In groups, they...
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Populism and the People’s Party

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the history of the Populist Party as it relates to its reforms and economic plight. In this Populism and the People's Party lesson, students explore why farmers experienced financial difficulty at the end of the century....
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Participating in Democracy

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students analyze film clips in class. In this democracy lesson, students identify the differences between civil liberties, democracy and freedom. Students view a video regarding Japanese internment and answer study questions as well as...
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Teaching the Theme: The American Dream

For Teachers 4th - 7th
This can be a good time for students to discuss what the idea of the American Dream means to them.
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The French Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 10th
French Revolution lessons can help students explore the political, social, and economic issues of the time.

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