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Prairie Voices: Iowa and the Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students study how the Civil War affected Iowa natives. In this Iowa history lesson, students read the provided article on Iowa and its Civil War experiences. Students analyze the article to determine how the war affected civilians and...
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European Festivals

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the diversity of European festivals. For this cultural diversity lesson, students visit selected Web sites to research ancient festivals, the Edinburgh Fringe, and the Glastonbury. Students may organize their own festivals.
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Expanding the Mission: Historical Parks

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars explore U.S. geography by viewing a documentary in class. In this national parks lesson plan, students view video clips of individual national parks and locate them using Google Earth software. Young scholars create a...
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Traditional Gardening in Alaska

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research local history of agriculture using books, internet and local Elders. They conduct an interest survey for a community garden, using information gathered through interviews with Elders. A graphic organizer may be used to...
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Architecture and Democracy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders contrast and compare ancient Greece to the U.S.A.  In this Greek History lesson, 5th graders investigate the buildings and designs of ancient Greece, as well as their democracy and government.  Students answer...
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Confino Primary Source Activity Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pupils examine methods of accounting for historical events. In this local history lesson, students use primary sources to explore the story of a tenement house family in New York. Pupils discuss the sources they encounter as they piece...
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Happy Birthday!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners honor African Americans in history. In this celebrating achievements instructional activity, students plan, design, and implement ways to honor persons in African American history during Black History Month.
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Vermont's Historic Diners

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers watch a video that introduces some of Vermont's diners to illustrate the historical significance. They read a handout about the history of diners and the diner style guide. Students participate in a teacher lead discussion
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Southern Perspective on Reconstruction

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners analyze historical perspectives. In this Reconstruction lesson plan, students compare and contrast the Northern and Southern views on Reconstruction as they analyze letters from Robert E. Lee and read Confederate Military History.
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Economic Crisis in Argentina

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the history, people, and the economy of Argentina. They complete a Webquest, explore various websites, answer discussion questions, and identify and read newspaper articles about local businesses that export goods to...
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May Day Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
May Day activities can help students learn about the history of this holiday, and the traditions associated with it.
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Early American Education and Horace Mann

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze the contributions of Horace Mann. In this public education lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the history of American education, Mann.s life, the Morrill Act of 1862, and the Northwest Ordinance.
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Reformation and Civil Wars of Religion in 16th Century France

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discover details about the Reformation. In this French history lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about the religious wars that took place in the country and within Europe. Students take notes on the presentation...
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Connecticut Communists

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate Cold War politics. In this Connecticut history lesson, 11th graders discover details about the Connecticut Seven who were indicted for violating the Alien Registration Act of 1940. Students write closing...
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Thomas Jefferson

For Students 6th
In this American history comprehension worksheet, 6th graders read a selection on Thomas Jefferson and answer 16 short answer comprehension question.
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President James Earl Carter

For Students 4th - 5th
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about President James Earl Carter and answer 7 multiple choice questions.
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President William McKinley

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this US history worksheet, students read a biography about President William McKinley and answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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End of the Line: What Happened to the Blue Ridge Railroad?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the westward expansion and the role of railroad construction to the expansion. In this railroad history lesson, 6th graders complete KWL activity for the topic. Students view a PowerPoint about the growth of railroads...
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The Ancient Times

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a newspaper sharing stories of Cleopatra before her death. They use the internet to research information about her and the time in which she lived. They share their newspaper articles with others.
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History In The Making

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students visit Colonial America in a Time Machine to discover the process that a citizen today must follow in order to make or change a law. Students research the Colonial Era in their Time Machines. Students encounter various government...
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History Through Picture Books and Photographs

For Teachers 1st
First graders become familiar with historical figures central to the Underground Railroad and anti-slavery.
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Imag(in)ing History Across Generations

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students find an image depicting events of September 11 or after and write a letter to their future grandchldren explaining the image and why those chose to preserve it for them.
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Black History Project

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore and analyze about famous African-Americans by listening to four picture book biographies. They generate a list of 15 famous African-Americans and then create a survey to rank them according to importance of...
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History: Sherman's March to the Sea

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Students analyze two sources. First, they will look at a letter written by Sherman to Grant as Sherman's army approached Savannah. Second, they will review the lyrics to the popular song of that period, Marching Through Georgia.

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