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Establishing Borders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
students will discuss a few of the issues related to expansion. The establishment of a personal opinion is a strong skill this instructional activity could reinforce. The influence of economic developments is covered during the expansion...
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Creating an Abolitionist Newspaper

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop an understanding of the lives of slaves and their quest for freedom. They develop an understanding of the people who fought against slavery and the efforts that were made by them to create a better life for all...
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Celebrate Your Heritage

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate what countries their ancestors originally came from and locate them on a world map. They use a map to plot the ancestral path that has led to their hometown. They create a travel log outlining facts/data about...
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A Brief History of Los Angeles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the diverse cultures that make up the population of Los Angeles.
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The Search for the Five Themes

For Teachers 6th
As a review for their study of geography, 6th graders read the worksheet questions and then click on the links in blue to locate the answers. They then write them on the worksheet to turn in.
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Out in the Middle of Nowhere: Inevitable Lifestyle Changes

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the interaction between Utah's geography and its inhabitants. They explain how looking at cause/effect relationships is an example of historical thinking.
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The Heartland

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students note how personal perceptions influence the understanding of what a region. They look at an agricultural map of what is considered to be the Heartland of the US. They read the words to George Strait's, America's Heartland to see...
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Eyewitness-History of the World

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils, after given the opportunity to us the software Eyewitness-History of the World, research a given topic, abstract the main ideas, and ultimately present the findings to the class. Inevitably, the students design three quiz...
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My Important Place

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians of Oregon is told here. Pupils are shown pictures of the ancestral lands of the Nez Perce, and they learn about how they were forced to leave it. Learners complete an essay which...
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The Expansion of The United States, 1846-1848

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students interpret historical maps,identify territories acquired by the United States in the 1840s. Also they identify states later formed from these territories. The primary sources for the lesson are the maps found in the lesson's...
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Life on the Border

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss different types of boundaries. They research the United States/Mexico border and answer questions about their findings. They create collages, posters, or multimedia presentations showcasing various areas of concern...
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Europe after World War I

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this Europe after World War I map worksheet, learners note the 11 regions of the Europe labeled on the map.
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Where to Live?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students decide where they want to live in US. In this geography lesson, students select their residential preferences. Using GIS, they determine the location that meets their preferences.
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Alabama Vocabulary Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this online interactive Alabama worksheet, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.
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Alabama Cities Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 5th
For this online interactive Alabama worksheet, students examine 10 cities in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 10 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.
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Iowa word jumble

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Iowa worksheet, students unscramble the words that represent Iowa's history. Students unscramble 20 words that represent the state of Iowa.
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Kentucky Cities Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Kentucky worksheet, learners unscramble the letters in ten words to spell the names of cities in the state of Kentucky. There is a word bank.
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Maryland Cities Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Maryland worksheet, students unscramble the letters in ten words to spell the names of cities in the state of Maryland. There is a word bank.
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Missouri Cities Word Jumble

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this online interactive Missouri cities instructional activity, students examine 10 city names in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 10 sets of letters to match the terms in the word bank. This instructional...
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Nebraska Cities Word Jumble

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Nebraska cities worksheet, students unscramble the words that are names to cities in Nebraska. Students unscramble 10 words that are cities in Nebraska.
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New Hampshire Vocabulary Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this online interactive New Hampshire learning exercise, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This learning exercise may also be printed for classroom use.
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New Hampshire cities word jumble

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this New Hampshire cities worksheet, students unscramble words that are names to cities in New Hampshire. Students unscramble 10 city names.
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Rhode Island Cities Word Jumble

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this printable, interactive word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to match the list of cities in Rhode Island. There are links to other word searches and puzzles about Rhode Island.
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Wyoming Vocabulary Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this online interactive Wyoming instructional activity, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters to match the terms in the word bank. This instructional...