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For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils develop critical thinking skills using questions exploring the Canadian Parliamentary system. The duties of a modern democracy are investigated.
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Role-Playing the Ashland/Wal-Mart Story

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, in a talk show format, role-play persons involved in the Ashland/Wal-Mart story.
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Public Policy Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article about a pressing public policy issue. Using the text, they identify the themes, facts and ideas presented and develop an argument supporting or disagreeing with the position of the author. In groups, they...
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VS.5a

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore, examine and identify the reasons why the colonies went to war with England as expressed in the Declaration of Independence. They discover the conflicts that developed between the colonies and England over how the...
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It's Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouths Are

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders choose a person who should be honored on our currency. They write a letter outlining the reasons for their choice.
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Worksheet #57 Questions- Citizen Jefferson

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Thomas Jefferson quiz, students define the meaning of several terms to demonstrate their understanding of elements of this founding father's life.
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The Odyssey of a CoinC

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners create a fictitious newspaper article to document the travels of an ancient Greek coin. They evaluate the economic conditions that existed in ancient Greece and analyze the impact Alexander the Great had on the ancient world.
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Facts about Indigenous people Jigsaw

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students examine facts which address common myths and misconceptions. They recognize the resulting racism, prejudice and discrimination. Students brainstorm for common myths based on the stereotyping of Indigenous people.
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Can young people influence government?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students, working as a whole class, think about and debate the question of influence. First, there will be some group work then a class debate. The question for debate is: Can young citizens have any influence on governments?
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Healing the Heart

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research the expulsion of the Acadians.
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The Maine State Seal

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students evaluate the state seal of Maine and its relevance today. They discuss the Maine state seal and the images and what they represent. They create their own Maine state seal representing present-day Maine including symbols and a...
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Test Your Reading Skills: Reading Job Advertisements 3

For Students 10th
In this reading job advertisements worksheet, 10th graders fill in 10 blanks for missing words in 10 job advertisements. A word bank is provided for students to choose answers from.
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Indians and African Americans 1780-1820

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explain that opportunities for African Americans remained severely limited by slavery until 1783. They examine the 1783 Massachusetts abolishment of slavery and its impact.
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Presidents Day

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Students access a variety of Presidents Day themed websites. They locate the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln, biographies, timelines, memorials and documents written by both men.
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Thanksgiving

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars access a variety of Thanksgiving themed websites. They locate information on the Pilgrims and Native Americans. They examine Squanto, the Wampanoag Tribe, Samoset and the history of Thanksgiving.
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Cardinal Directions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students draw items on a map in specific places to show their knowledge of cardinal directions. In this simple map skills lesson plan, students draw a cloud, a tree, a house, and a lake to show North, South, East, and West.
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Black History Month Spelling Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Black History Month spelling worksheet, learners analyze 4 words in a row; only one is spelled correctly. Students circle the word in each row that is spelled correctly. There are 14 questions; all words pertain to civil rights...
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Women Who Inform Our World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the contributions of women on the international, national, and local platforms. In this writing skills lesson, students analyze a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt and compose essays that reveal how women advocate for social...
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Latin American Women: Finding New Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the life and works of various Latin American women. After reading excerpts of each work, they answer comprehension questions and discuss as a class. In groups, they re-write the Equality of Rights in their own words...
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Freethought Day Lessons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Freethought Day provides a way for students to discuss the current justice system.
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People Who Made a Difference

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice using new vocabulary related to equality, social justice and civil rights. They describe how one person can contribute to the common good. They research a person of their choice and share how they have made a difference...
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Does This Belong to You?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine legislation that has been passed to protect the rights and religion of Native Americans. In groups, they discuss their feelings on others taking artifacts from Native American sites and what they do if they find...
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Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. meets the Philosophy of Gandhi's Ahimsa

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners study Gandhi's and Dr. King's philosophies. In this world history instructional activity, students compare and contrast the methods by Gandi and Dr. King writing an essay on nonviolence.
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Coin Connections

For Teachers K - 1st
A wonderful lesson on identifying the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter awaits your young mathematicians. They engage in a multi-session lesson which allows them to practice using the values of each coin in worksheets and activities...