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Weapons of War

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss how American and Great Britian attacked Afghanistan after September 11. They analyze different types of aircraft, missiles, and munitiions used in the attacks in Afghanistan.
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John McCain

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about John McCain and then complete a variety of activities including spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and scrambled sentences.  
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Basics of the Korean War

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students research the key players and major events of the Korean War. Students assigned in groups, research a country involved in the Korean War. Groups then bring their information to the whole groups to explain their country's...
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Worksheet 5. Vocabulary Practice

For Students 4th - 6th
For this vocabulary worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete each sentence. There are 12 sentences to complete and each has 2 options to choose from.
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You Can't, but Genghis Khan

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the life of Genghis Khan from his childhood to adulthood as a conqueror. They write poetry for two voices. They investigate how rules and laws are made and work together to problem solve.
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The Geneva Convention

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Geneva Convention worksheet, students discover fair war practices. Students read 4 sections of information that include details about the convention and those countries that participated.
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Civilizations: Expansion And Conquest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire acquired so much land. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students watch "Civilizations: Expansion and Conquest." Students then discuss when and how the expansions took...
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Forces for Good?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students consider the role of the British Army. In this British forces lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the history and function of the army. Students create their own advertisements for the British...
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New York Girls Ask the President for a CCC of Their Own

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze a letter from young women in want of CCC jobs of their own during Great Depression. Students respond to 3 short answer questions about the letter to Roosevelt.
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A Boy at War: A novel about Pearl Harbor by Harry Mazer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This A Boy At War PowerPoint introduces the historical context of the novel and information about the novel's author. Facts and trivia about Pearl Harbor that are relevant to the novel's plot are reviewed. Historical photos and a map of...
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Social Effects of WWII

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the social effects of World War II on America. In this WWII effects instructional activity, 5th graders read paragraphs about the history of World War II. Students watch a video about the period and formulate...
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Feudalism

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in...
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Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan:Launching the New U.S. Navy

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners demonstrate understanding of the issues related to the creation and ratification of the United States Constitution and the new Government it established.
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The Battle of the Battlefields

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars simulate the role of a presidential analysis group to research a location for a Revolutionary War museum. They conduct research, and write a summary of their findings to present to the President.
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The Role of Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to the economic roles of the federal government. Using the internet, they read information related to government spending and the actual dollar amounts attached to budget items. In groups, they develop their own...
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Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry worksheet, students read a 3 page article and then answer 10 statements as true or false.
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Worksheet 4. Reading: Jamaican Bobsledding Team, Part 1

For Students 5th - 7th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the passage titled Jamaican Bobsledding Team, Part 1. They then answer the 10 true/false questions about the reading.
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Reading: Jamaican Bobsledding Team, Part 1

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading for information instructional activity, learners read a text about Jamaica and its bobsledding team. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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Ancient Rome Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ancient Rome vocabulary worksheet, students match vocabulary word to definitions, 14 words total. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but may be used for practice or review.
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Japan Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Japan vocabulary quiz worksheet, students match the 17 terms in the left-hand column to the appropriate definitions in the right-hand column.
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Johnny Tremain

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the Revolutionary War. In this colonial America lesson, students read Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Students discuss chapter 1 as they respond to the provided discussion questions.
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You're Grounded

For Students 7th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about the Iceland volcanic eruption that halted European transportation in 2010. Students respond to 5 short answer questions regarding the article....
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South Carolina Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the location of the Holocaust.  In this mapping lesson, students analyze two maps identifying the area in which the Holocaust took place. Students familiarize themselves with the symbols used during this time period and...
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Development, Trade, Aid

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study the term development.  In this Economics lesson, 12th graders explore the role of trade in stimulating development, with particular focus on the role played by the British Government. Students decide how aid...