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The Apotheosis ofGeorge Washington

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the image of George Washington. In this Washington presidency lesson, students use the provided analysis handout to analyze the character of Washington conveyed in several pieces of art and speeches. Students share their...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Government Motors

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the General Motors bailout and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Making a Difference: Community Helpers Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Children can learn about volunteering and put that knowledge into action with community helpers lesson plans.
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In Memory

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the issues that designers and civic planners face in designing memorials to historic tragedies, wars and other events. They design memorials dedicated to the events of September 11, 2001.
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It's A Snap! (Place Value Made Easy)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the importance of using place value in number systems. They view a video, play games, explore websites and research the pay scale of three jobs that interest them.
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Patriot Women

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the significance of women's roles in the American Revolution through reading selections and brainstorming.
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Secrets of Making Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the properties of different materials used to make paper money. They design their own bill and share it with the class. They also watch a video clip and read an article about making money and how it affects the economy.
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Bison Gone: Appreciating Natural Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars examine the effects of the loss of the bison after the Europeans arrived in North America. They conduct a demonstration using beans to demonstrate the difference between the number of bison before and after the arrival of...
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Variables and Open Sentences

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the purpose of variables and identify the missing variable in open sentences. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems, complete a worksheet as a class, and independently complete another worksheet. ...
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Important Contributions to American Culture

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the contributions of different cultures to the American landscape. Students work in groups and use a variety of resources to create a presentation about a group that emigrated to America.
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Rebels Or Resisters?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers participate in a mock trial on the Whiskey Rebellion that took place in the state of Pennsylvania in 1794. They analyze the perspectives presented by both sides to determine whether the Whiskey "rebels" were guilty of...
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Integrating Social studies and the Visual Arts: "Learning to Look" Strategies

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners observe and interpret artwork through conducting a variety of activities. In this lesson students will learn how to analyze art work in order to gain a better understanding of it.
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As Air Force Grows, So Does Iraqis' Pride

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the Air Force's involvement in the Gulf War.  In this history instructional activity, students read an article from USA Today about the Gulf War, then answer several questions to check their understanding of the article.
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Sim's Cities

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars investigate city management and government by creating a fictional city in groups.  In this civics instructional activity, students create rules and a mascot for their fictitious city which they create from poster board...
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Principles of Flight: Where are We?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of topographical maps.  In this topographical map lesson, students discuss how airplanes know where to fly.  Young scholars use topographical maps to simulate a field trip on the computer. 
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Today is Monday - Calendar Math

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice memorizing the seven days of the week and keeping them in order.  In this calendar lesson, students read aloud the book Today is Monday by Eric Carle, and create their own calendar style book using educational software....
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Using a Calculator

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use a calculator to solve math problems. In this calculator usage lesson, students get into pairs and familiarize themselves with the keys. Students are then given problems to solve using the calculator. Students do Smart Board...
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Texas v. Johnson

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the freedom of speech. In this Supreme Court lesson, students analyze primary documents from Texas v. Johnson and discuss the implications of the decision regarding flag burning.
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Worksheet for Analysis of a Poster

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis learning exercise, students respond to 25 short answer questions that require them to analyze the provided poster from the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Doves, Flags, and Bombs

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about escalating tensions between the Koreas and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Teaming up on Health Care?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about health care and respond to 3 talking point questions
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Conserve More or Drill More?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about oil drilling and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Invasion of the Super Delegates

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events activity, 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: Campaigns and Gas Pains

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about gasoline prices and respond to 3 talking point questions.

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