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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 101

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeology for kids quiz 101 worksheet, students interactively answer 12 multiple choice questions as part of an online magazine, then click to check their answers.
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False Statements

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this false statements of history worksheet, students identify false statements out of a group of statements. Students identify 9 false statements.
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How much rice to US farmers grow?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine rice farming. In this rice farming lesson, 4th graders compute how much of the world's rice the US produces. Students gain information about the history of growing rice and how much rice other countries grow as...
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NFE General Knowledge Quiz

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review various aspects of World History. In this World History lesson, 8th graders participate in a bingo game.  Students complete a worksheet during bingo.
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Mapping the Border

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students create maps of the borderland region. They decorate their maps with colors, pictures, icons, scenes, words that reflect their understanding of the character and history of the borderland.
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Mexican and American Views of Texas

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the territorial status of Texas in 1830, 1840, and 1846 and interpret an historical timeline. They develop a general statement of Mexican and American views of Texas.
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The Plan of Government under the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners explore the U.S. plan for federal government. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students investigate a chart on the responsibilities of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches of governments. Learners complete a...
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Woodrow Wilson and American Involvement in the Great War

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine American involvement in World War I. In this World War I lesson, students investigate Wilson's policy of neutrality as they read excerpts from his messages to Congress. Students respond to questions regarding the...
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Entering the World Stage

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this American imperialism worksheet, students review a chapter as they define 5 vocabulary terms in their own words, eliminate 4 false statements, and identify 2 themes from this era of growth and challenge in America.
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Rural America in Transition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the changes in rural America in an economic sense. In groups, they research the problems rural areas face in the 21st century. They examine the economic policies in effect and how they help or hurt rural America.
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A Twist On American Symbolism

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover how and why flag and national anthem of the United States were created, and in what ways they represent the foundation of our national identity.
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Fire and Fire Suppression

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore forest fires and forest service's new stategies. They study a case of natural burn and the impact of lowering the intensity of a larger forest fire.
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Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover how manifest destiny and westward expansion are related. Using the Internet, they research the beginnings of the movement of manifest destiny and how it influenced people moving westward. They discuss the...
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Comparing Constitutions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compare and contrast plans for government. In this government systems lesson, students compare and contrast the U.S. Constitution to the constitutions of selected countries using the provided checklist as a guide. Students...
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Establishing Borders: U.S. Expansion

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students interpret historical maps and locate territories annexed by the United States in the 1840. In groups, they research the war with Mexico over Texas from both perspectives and answer on a worksheet about expansion.
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Shelby County: The Regulator-Moderator War

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders comprehend the importance of the Regulator-Moderator War through John W. Middleton's memoir. They comprehend how the different motivations held by each faction began the conflict. Students are shown the map of Shelby...
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GET THE POINT!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The student will measure the width of the horns on drawings of longhorn cattle and then convert the measurements from inches to centimeters and from inches to feet.1. Review with students the steps required to measure an item and to...
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The Fugitive Slave Law and Migration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Fugitive Slave Law as a motivating factor for slaves to emigrate outside the United States. After discussing the relationships between fugitive slaves and North American and Caribbean countries, they write essays...
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Instruments From Around the World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
How much does the environment affect how and what man creates? Children explore the effect of the environment on primitive man as they research raw materials from a specific location. They use their findings to write a short essay about...
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Labyrinths

For Teachers K - 12th
Whether studying metaphors or Greek mythology, this labyrinth project is a fantastic lesson plan to add to your unit. It includes two versions of the labyrinth; making it with yarn or stone. If your materials are limited, you can even...
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Border Forum

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students read, analyze, and synthesize news reports on a current border issues. They prepare an oral presentation and written support documents which must clearly and accurately explain an issue to an audience which may be unfamiliar...
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Bilinguilism and Spanglish: A Way of Speaking, a Way of Thinking

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the differences between bilingualism and registers of discourse. They investigate how economic, historical and interpersonal relationships affect language and relationships.
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Rock Cycle: The Story of a Rock

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the rock cycle by watching videos and then use creative storytelling techniques to tell the story of a rock as it undergoes geologic changes.
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The Rock Cycle: The Story of a Rock

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students describe the changes undergone by rocks during the rock cycle and develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of the rock cycle.