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Korean War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study the cause of the Korean War. In this World history instructional activity, Students read excerpts from two different textbooks, one from South Korea, and one from North Korea. They discuss how the cause of the war differs...
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NASA Anniversary

For Students 5th - 10th
In this NASA Anniversary learning exercise, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions,...
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Title of Segment: Balance of Trade

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students take a closer look at the balance of trade. In this current events lesson, students watch PBS video clips about American trade with China. Students research Chinese production and consumerism in order to determine how world...
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Fighting 20th-Century Tyranny

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine political regimes of the 1900s. In this government structures lesson, students watch "Fighting 20th Century Tyranny," and discuss the Holocaust and communism. Middle schoolers simulate mock interviews with the...
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Pope John Paul II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II. In this world history instructional activity, students research selected websites about the history of Poland, the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II, and...
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Africa: Names and Nations of Note

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Africa. In this global studies lesson plan, students research the history of African nations, noting the impact of European colonization and other historical events. Students design posters about the nations they research.
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Resolving Kennedy's Legacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the Kennedy presidency. In this presidential history lesson, students watch "Resolving Kennedy's Legacy." Learners then discuss the provided questions regarding the presidency and write position papers about about the...
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Afghanistan: 12 Years Of Violence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Afghanistan's contemporary history. In this global issues lesson plan, students research print and Internet sources about the Taliban and their control of the nation. Students share their findings with their classmates.
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What Was the Cold War?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A study of the Cold War can helps students learn about history through interviewing people who lived through this period.
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You're In My Space!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain how political, social, and economic boundaries can be changed through cooperation and conflict. Small groups are assigned a particular trouble area of the world. Each group studies a particular side of the conflict.
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Milestones in Human Spaceflight

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the history and goals of NASA and human spaceflight. In this space science lesson, students answer questions about one of seven manned space programs and print pictures from the mission. As a class, young...
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The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explain the importance the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and the role it played in the Cold War. After studying the crisis, 6th graders compose an essay describing the crisis and how the U.S. became vulnerable to nuclear...
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Filmstrip Worksheet: After World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II filmstrip worksheet, students review a film about the war as they respond to 15 fill in the blank questions. A word bank is included.
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Chapter 21 - The Cold War to 1960

For Students 9th - 12th
For this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Cold War 1950's America and respond to 50 short answer questions.
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Battery Type and Size

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the different types of batteries available in the market. In this science lesson, students discuss how to select the right batteries for a car.
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The Bush Doctrine

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners analyze the Bush Doctrine and its effects on foreign policy. In this foreign policy lesson, students read and discuss the Bush Doctrine. Learners research and debate on whether or not the Bush Doctrine should be part of U.S....
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Chapters 30 (sections 1 & 5) – The Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages on different topics associated with the Cold War and respond to 50 short answer questions.
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The Chernobyl Accident

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders see that the Chernobyl Accident of 1986 was caused by a poorly developed experiment in a nuclear power plant. They explain the purpose of a nuclear power plant and determine the health effects that radioactivity causes.
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The Marshall Plan for Rebuilding Western Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the aftermath of World War II. In this Marshall Plan instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the plan to rebuild Western Europe and its outcome.  Students respond to...
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Brave New World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video about the effects of World War II on the map of Europe. They discuss the video and answer questions. They work together to identify accomplishments that best represent American culture.
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Eisenhower & the New Modern Republicanism (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 10 matching questions regarding the presidency of Eisenhower and New Modern Republicanism. Students may check their answers immediately
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The Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Cold War worksheet, students read 3 brief selections about the conflict and then respond to 13 short answer and multiple choice questions based on the selections.
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A New Saint Nicholas

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and discuss, "Nicholas II and Family Canonized for 'Passion,'" researching the place of Nicholas II and his family in Russian history and in the Bolshevik revolution.
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Cold War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students examine political cartoons from the era and then respond to 10 short answer questions. The cartoons are not included.

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