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Reading Worksheet One
In this reading worksheet, students cross out the word that does not belong in a group, then add a word that does belong. There are 12 groups of words total.
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Chapter 29 – The 1990s and Today
In this 1990s America activity, students read assigned textbook pages about the time period and respond to 49 short answer questions.
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Identifying Fact and Opinion
For this fact/opinion worksheet, students read definitions of each, then determine whether a set of 20 statements are fact or opinion. An answer key is included.
National First Ladies' Library
Don't Be a Duffer! Understanding the Sport of Golf
Young scholars are divided into six groups to access the "History of Golf Since 1497" website, and familiarize themselves with the data on one of the six pages of the website. They then work together as a large group to construct a...
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Who Are Your Local Officials?
Students identify the names and positions held by local public officials. In pairs, students research the requirements and duties needed to hold office. A brief presentation of their research will include the names and positions of...
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Listening Comprehension - Newspaper Articles
Students demonstrate understanding of main points of the Deseret News article, and identify the verb(s) of each phrase to aid in listening comprehension.
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The Class Party
Students take a closer look at presidential elections. In this Electoral College activity, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to form a political party that puts forth a candidate to run for election.
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General Knowledge Quiz About the USA
In this facts about America worksheet, students complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the U.S.A. Included are historical facts, famous people, and landmarks.
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Famous for a Day
Students learn the present tense of the verb to be. They learn vocabulary to describe people and use words that modify adjectives. They ask and answer questions and write about a celebrity.
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United States Pride
Third graders learn the responsibility of citizenship and learn facts about a state they choose to research.
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The U.S. Trade Embargo on Cuba
Students examine perspectives for and against the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, develop a position on the embargo and articulate viewpoints in a public forum.
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Haiti – International Rescue
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist in Haiti after the earthquake. In this disaster recovery activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students create a presentation about the international rescue in...
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Listening Comprehension - Newspaper Articles
Students demonstrate listening comprehension skills. They listen to an audio reading of two newspaper articles, identify verbs, answer discussion questions, and complete a cloze activity.
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Who's Uninsured in 2007? It's More Than Just the Poor
Young scholars explore the concept of health care. In this health care activity, students read an article about the financial cost associated with health care. Young scholars discuss costs and resources that people in the article have to...
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Oprah Winfrey
In this famous person learning exercise, students read a passage about Oprah Winfrey and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Bill Clinton
This easy-to-navigate site has Clinton's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, a large collection of video clips, and more.
CBS
Cbs News: Bill Clinton, His Life
Resource includes a recent interview with Bill Clinton conducted around the time of the release of his autobiography, "My Life."
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Statement on Kosovo (March 24, 1999)
Read the speech given by President Bill Clinton in which he explains to the American public why he ordered the U.S. Armed Forces to join NATO in protecting Kosovo from the brutality of the Serbian troops. He gives the background behind...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Bill Clinton for Kids
Study the biography and life story of Bill Clinton who was the 42nd president of the United States.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: William Jefferson Clinton (1946 )
Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. His father, an automobile-parts salesman, died in a car accident three months before Bill was born. His mother, Virginia Cassidy, married Roger...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Bill Clinton
The presidency of Bil Clinton was marked by great success and also a scandal leading to impeachment. Understand the logistics of his presidency by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, using the...
CommonLit
Common Lit: President Clinton's Remarks in Kigali on the Rwandan Genocide
A learning module that begins with "President Clinton's Remarks in Kigali on the Rwandan Genocide" by President Bill Clinton, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be...
CNN
Cnn: The Clinton Years
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Bill Clinton
Unsure of what was around the next corner, Americans in 1992 had experienced tremendous change in the international world and were looking for change at home too. Faced with an electoral decision between "Experience," or "Change," enough...