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Reading Through History

Anti-Federalist Paper No. 3

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Who were the Anti-Federalists and what do primary sources tell young historians about their beliefs? Learners read Paper No. 3 to understand their values in relation to government, such as their discussion on foreign policy and the pros...
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Handout
Jersey Heritage

A Victorian Christmas

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
In many ways, Victorian Christmas is alive and well today! Class members read an informative passage to learn more about traditional Christmas gifts, decorations, crackers, and visits from Santa Claus in nineteenth-century England—as...
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Soft Schools

Civil Rights

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Informational text about the Civil Rights Movement challenges young historians to prove their reading comprehension skills with six multiple choice questions. After answers are submitted a new screen displays a score,...
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Activity
Poetry4kids

How to Write a Funny Epitaph Poem

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
What can happen if you eat too much cafeteria food? Or wear dirty clothes every day? Or talk back to your mother? Use a lesson on humorous poems as a way for students to practice silly rhymes as fictional epitaphs.
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PPT
Beverly Hills High School

The Age of Napoleon

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Napoleon Bonaparte may have only held onto French leadership for a short period of time, but his legacy looms large throughout European history. An informative slideshow teaches history students about the age of Napoleon, the unification...
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Activity
Beverly Hills High School

French Revolution Timeline

For Students 9th - 12th
The events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1815 contributed to a drastic change in French leadership, as well as the country's attitude toward wealth and the working man. A timeline lists the main events of the 26-year period and...
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

Global Grocery

For Students 6th - 12th
A walk through the grocery store is like a walk around the world. An interactive activity shows popular grocery items and where the ingredients originate. Perfect as a remote learning resource, the lesson connects groceries to the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Peaceable Kingdom

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students examine the life and works of Edward Hicks. Using his "Peaceable Kingdoms, they create what they believe to be their own peaceable kingdom. They compare and contrast the two kingdoms and practice layering colors with colored...
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Curated OER

LOOKING DEEPER

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study trauma, recognize episodes that can produce it, and behaviors it can elicit. They glean an example of a potentially traumatic event. They need to think who might be traumatized and why.
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Interactive
Curated OER

ESL: Antonyms/Synonyms-Emotions

For Students 4th - 6th
English language learners explore basic synonyms and antonyms. In the first exercise, they choose the correct antonym for each word listed. For example, the first word is generous, and there are eight possible antonyms to choose from....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Micro-finance Challenge

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students play a micro-finance game. in this global economy lesson plan, students play a game that assists them in concepts of micro-finance. Students will also watch a business development video and explore additional resources.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Middle East Lesson Plan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explain the position of both the Arab and the Jewish populations of the Middle East. They use this information to develop United Nations proposals to end this conflict.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

North Dakota Challenge

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this North Dakota activity, students answer multiple choice questions about the history of North Dakota. Students answer 10 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Capturing the Reader with Vivid Images

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this using vivid images worksheet, students identify vivid images and analyze their effectiveness in John Deever's "Mr. John and the Day of Knowledge." Students then write rich images for their classmates to imagine.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Road Map & the Middle East

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Will walls help? Read to learn how Prime Minister Ariel Sharon proposes to build walls around Isreal in hopes of isolation from Palestine. Complete an online Webquest, analyze maps, listen to audio clips, answer discussion questions, and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Martin Luther King instructional activity, students analyze 10 words that pertain to Martin Luther King. Students match the words with their meanings.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Oh, Kingdom in the Sky"

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students write a poem. In this historical figures activity, students learn about Mary Ann Camp, read an interview, read vignettes about life in her host countries and read her poem "Oh, Kingdom in the Sky." Students answer questions...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seeing the World in New Ways

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the Muslim culture in Morocco. In this global studies lesson, students read Three Lessons by Craig Storti. Students compare the culture of Morocco to their own as they write stories pertaining to lessons they have...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

WebQuest: Water, Sanitation & Health

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine water issues in Africa. In this global issues lesson, students complete a webquest that requires them gather information. Students use the information to prepare for a World Water Summit simulation.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's Integrity?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the trait of integrity. In this character education lesson, students read letters by Steve Williams pertaining to jobs that help others. Students discuss the jobs WilIiams shares as well as integrity in their lives.
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PPT
Curated OER

The Cold War: Chapter 9: Lesson 1

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Used as a quick review of the Cold War, Korean War, and Cuban Missile Crisis, this presentation could be in many scenarios. However, the graphics and question types seem more appropriate for younger students, while the content is geared...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Newspaper Fact Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the newspaper. In this research lesson, students search for answers within the newspaper. Students collaborate with classmates to find the answers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Talking Goat

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and analyze an African folktale. They read and discuss the folktale, analyze a map of Africa and Liberia, complete a worksheet, answer discussion questions, and analyze the patterns and analogies of the folktale.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Three Wishes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students write/type a three wish paragraph into Microsoft Word. They include specific items and ideas, that are listed in this lesson plan, in their paragraph. They participate in printing their paragraphs and sharing them with the class.

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