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Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe an intimate view of the life of Eleanor Roosevelt including her childhood experiences and personal relationships, it explores her role in American politics, civil rights, and foreign affairs.
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"Rosa Parks"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils use information from the Time 100: Rosa Parks Web site to explore Parks's decision to challenge Montgomery's segregation laws. They answer four questions and apply this information by delivering an introductory speech.
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Brother Outsider

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils view the film "Brother Outsider" and read an article by Bayard Rustin as springboards to discuss the concept of civil rights in the United States. They follow a discussion guide.
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History repeats: 'Boat people' on the Afghan and the Tampa

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate the Afghan incident of 1888, where a ship, the Afghan, with a load of Chinese passengers from Hong Kong was refused permission to land the passengers on Australian soil. This controversy is compared to the Tampa...
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Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine and discuss Dr. King's fight for equality and justice in the Civil Rights Movement. They locate words in a dictionary, read and interpret a poem about Martin Luther King, Jr., and discuss the holiday celebrated in his...
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A Songwriter Not Silenced - Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss how a musician's message can influence society and government. They debate if political viewpoints should be publicized in music.
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Anne Frank: Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students brainstorm all they know about World War II and Anne Frank. They create a timeline of the events that occured. They research the events on the timeline in their own family history.
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Making More Places at the Table: The American Civil Rights Movement of the 50's and 60's

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the biography of Henry B. Gonzalez. They examine primary source documents from Congressman Gonzalez's personal papers related to his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Systems of Power Against and Within American Indian Communities, 1880-1940

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore methods and the struggles of power between the federal policies and Native populations. They discuss the issue of controlling the Native Indian population, driving them from their land, and providing a mandatory...
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Votes for Women

For Students 5th - 6th
In this 20th century events worksheet, students read about the voting rights earned by women in the 20th century. Students learn the terms suffrage and suffragettes. Students answer 4 questions about the information.
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Diamonds of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore: Seven Black Men of Distinction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine writings from Booker T. Washington. They write short essays based on topics given to them and complete a matching activity. They also discuss aspects of Washington's life.
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The White Rose

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore passive resistance.
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Confederation II : the Sequel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the dynamics and challenges of creating a system of government that meet the needs of a changing, diverse population, for a new country. This is a nice simulation/role play of the formation of government.
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Destruction in Bamiyan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the destruction of the colossal statues of Buddha, carved into sandstone cliffs of Bamiyan, Afghanistan, that were recently demolished by the Taleban. They look for photos of local artifacts that represent the...
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A Broadside View of Independence

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students are introduced to and read examples of broadsides used during the American Revolution. Using the internet, they review the broadsides and decide whether or not they played a role in the struggle for independence. They report...
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Participation in Local and State Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the state and local levels of government. They demonstrate an examineing of government at these levels. The identification of officials and resources can be used for assessment.
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Growing Concern

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners will define glossary words necessary for discussing global agricultural trade and explore the issues behind the Group of 21's walkout at the September 2003 World Trade Organization meeting. They then research the agricultural...
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Applying For Assylum

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Pupils go through a simulation of a refugee applying for political assylum. The connection is made through putting one's self in a new role of being a refugee. This lesson is crosscultural and endorses understanding of other points of...
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The Importance of Trade

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss how trade affects the products they use everyday. In groups, they identify the clothes they are wearing, the food they eat most often and the cars their families drive. Using the internet, they research how these goods...
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Why Wait for the G-8?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on what they consider to be the top global issues that world leaders face. They discuss the growing tension between the United States and Russia on the eve of the 2007 G-8 Summit by reading and discussing the articles....
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Puritans

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Puritan worksheet, students read a page that describes the ideals and living conditions of the Puritans. They look at an image of what the Puritans looked like. There are no questions associated with this page.
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Charles' Mistakes: Civil War Trigger Events

For Students 5th - 6th
In this English Civil War worksheet, students read about the trigger events for the Civil War and Charles 1's mistakes. Students complete 4 activities for the worksheet.
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Vietnam Crossword

For Students 6th - 7th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the clues and find 8 words about the Vietnam War to complete the crossword puzzle.
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The Stuart Monarchs 1603 - 1704

For Students 7th - 12th
In this British history study guide worksheet, students investigate the Stuart monarchy. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.

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