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Nevada Mines 1850-1880

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore the Nevada mining of 1850-1880. In this history lesson, students investigate the Comstock Lode and examine the mining tools that were used to search for silver and gold.
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Archaeology and History

For Students 5th - 6th
In this archaeology worksheet, students draw the given chart into a folder and copy the given points. Students then write the missing word 'historians' or 'archaeologist' for the sentences. Students visit an interactive timeline website...
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A Line Drive

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders create a 100 year timeline centering on the life of their research subject and place them in the context of local and national history.
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Population and Urbanization

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this population and urbanization worksheet, students match 15 terms with the appropriate descriptions and respond to 8 short answer questions regarding these sociological themes.
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Populating Deerfield: A Workday for Researching the Colonial families

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore who were the colonial families that populated Deerfield and what evidence can be gathered that reveals a part of their life stories to the researcher.
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Going, Going, Ghost

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research ghost towns. In this geography lesson plan, 3rd graders locate ghost towns on a map and choose one location to research. Students construct a research paper and present it to the class.
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Push/Pull factors in Immigration

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the push/pull factors experienced by immigrant families. They interview a parent and an American about their family's immigration history. Students write a summary of the interview and compare the push/pull factors of...
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Family Animals: Reading Historic Photographs

For Teachers K
Students read photographs. In this social studies lesson, students "read" historic photographs and discuss what they learned from looking at the photographs. Students look at the pictures and write a caption.
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The Genre of Captivity Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make reference to previously presented material,
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Parenting - Discipline and Guidance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the role of discipline and guidance in their own lives and become better able to appropriately guide and discipline young Students.
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Issues in Public Education During the Kentucky Civil Rights Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct oral history interviews and research historical and contemporary media articles about multiculturalism and diversity.
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Live with Lewis and Clark!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students list in chronological order the major events in the Corps of Discovery's westward journey. They research goals of the expedition, the make up of the Corps, the modes of travel, the route and the interactions with American Indians.
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Expanding FBI Surveillance Powers After September 11, 2001

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the guidelines put out by the FBI to follow during federal investigations. In groups, they discuss the decision by the FBI to increase surveillance after the terrorist attacks on September 11. They share their opinions...
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The Sixties Protests and Social Change

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify, examine and analyze photographs of the sixties to determine the forces of social change at work in America during this decade. They determine the goals of each movement and the methods used by each to achieve those goals.
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"Now and Then" Comparing Present Day with Medieval Times

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare a present-day social issue with a medieval issue. They use technology tools to conduct their research and demonstrate their new knowledge. Students present their findings to the class in the form of a PowerPoint.
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Railroad Advertising: Let's Go for a Ride!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine advertising from early to mid twentieth century.  In this advertising techniques lesson, students assess the different ways advertisers "sold" the concept of railroad travel.  Students examine a variety of advertisements...
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The Progressives

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore American government reform. For this Progressive Era lesson, 11th graders read about the Era in their textbooks and in the provided handouts. Students then create group presentations and write essays on the role...
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: 100 Years Later

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze various sources.  Students create a cartoon representing the impact of this fire on the United States today. 
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Psychological Disorders

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this psychology worksheet, students complete 5 short answer questions on pscyhological disorders. They identify characteristics of have certain disorders.
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Integrating Public Accommodations in Kentucky

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch videos and conduct research on the belief systems and values related to segregation in Kentucky.
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Modern Issues

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine how modern issues of the world affect their lives. They listen to a lecture about the differences between developed and developing countries, act out physical representations of charts and pictures on the overhead,...
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Citizenship Programme of Study for KS2

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students discover ways to be active citizens. In this civics lesson, students prepare for student body elections by creating election materials an writing manifestos. Students also consider offering their services to local organizations...
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Participatory Citizenship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore U.S. politics by completing a class project. In this National policy lesson plan, students review and compare the National Service Act of 1990 and the Kennedy Service Act and the importance of service in the U.S.A....
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Ponce de Leon: The First Conquistador

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students learn why Queen Isabella waited nearly six years to give approval to Columbus to travel west and what event caused her to suddenly support the voyage of Columbus.