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Introduction to the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the events surrounding the Holocaust in World War II. After viewing a clip from "The War", they work together in groups to research the various responses from governments on the tradegy. To end the lesson, they write a...
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Who Was Marc Antony?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the relationship between Marc Antony and Cleopatra.  In this World History lesson, students research Marc Antony, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, then answer specific questions about how they are all related.  Activities...
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Presidential Elections

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online/interactive vocabulary in conversation worksheet, students fill in the blanks to complete sentences using the words in the word bank. Students fill in 10 blanks. 
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South Carolina: Loyalist or Patriot?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the battle waged in South Carolina over the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, 8th graders analyze primary sources as they determine how the Loyalists and Patriots chose sides in the war.
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President duties

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Presidential duties learning exercise, students match the duties with the name of the jobs the President has. Students have 6 jobs and 16 duties to match to those jobs.
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Missing in MiG Alley

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider how technology impacted American conflicts. In this technological advances lesson, students read, "The Changing Face of War," and then describe how technology made differences in World War I, World War II, the Korean...
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Northern and Southern Differences in 1856

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate differences between the ideology of the Northern and Southern states in 1856. In this states' history instructional activity, 4th graders examine the needs for slaves in the Southern agricultural economy, and...
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Breaking News English: Kuwait Elects Its First Female Politicians

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this ESL/EFL comprehension lesson, students read or listen to an article entitled, "Kuwait Elects Its First Female Politicians." They discuss the article and complete a variety of comprehension activities such as true or false, fill...
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Adverbs

For Students 7th - 8th
In this adverbs worksheet, students review and discuss how to recognize adverbs in sentences and complete a two part test over adverbs.
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Napoleon Bonaparte

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 essay and short answer questions about the life and accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Citizenship Worksheet 4 - Selecting Leaders

For Students 8th - 9th
For this United States citizenship worksheet, students learn the process for how leaders are elected in the United States. Students are challenged with discussion and research questions and exercises that support the information they...
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Hindsight is 20-20Presidential First 100 DaysPresentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. For this American history lesson, students research the first 100 days of several American Presidents. Students use their research findings...
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The Voting Game

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars examine and discuss the Canadian electoral process. They conduct a simulation of the electoral process, with students running as candidates, holding a convention, campaigning, and voting for Prime Minister of the Day.
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Analysis of a Historic Presidential Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the 2000 presidential elections. They explain why the presidential winner was initially too close to call, discuss how the winner was determined and predict how the 2000 election might change the process of electing a...
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The Art of Persuasion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze images using several perspectives or entry points. They create images and develop accompanying texts that support a specific purpose or function. Students assess the effectiveness of collected images and those of their...
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Vote for Me!

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze voter trends in South Carolina and discover techniques canddidates and their parties use to convince us to vote their way. They are able to locate voting statistics for their county; compare the number of...
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Bomb Attacks: What Do They Achieve?

For Students 7th - 10th
In this bomb attacks and what do they achieve instructional activity, students, with a partner, examine, analyze, discuss and complete a variety of activities associated with bombs and the effects of them worldwide.
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Democratic Village Elections in China: Comparing Governments of China and the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore democratic practices in China. In this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. Students read provided articles and conduct their own...
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Assessing Public Opinion Polls and Building Them

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the role of public opinion polls in America. In this public opinion polls lesson, students discover the steps of analyzing poles before they create and conduct their own polls.
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Jefferson Administration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the major domestic issues that were present during the administration of Thomas Jefferson including the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and his foreign policy. They investigate...
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From the Classroom to the Ballot Box

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students examine British voting rights. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture about the proposal to drop the British voting age to 16. Students create and distribute surveys about the proposal and debate voting rights.
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Civil War Reading Comprehension Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
For this American Civil War worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the causes of the war and then respond to 20 short answer questions about how the war.
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Government Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students can learn how their government is organized through these engaging lesson plans.
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Modifying Words

For Students 8th - 10th
In this grammar instructional activity, students read a piece of text and practice modifying fourteen words to grammatically complete the paragraphs correctly.