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Roll the Union On: the National Labor Relations Act and the Rise of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)
Pupils examine the many different programs Roosevelt created as a result of the Great Depression. They research the National Labor Relations Act and explore what working conditions were like during that time.
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Declaration of Independence
High schoolers analyze a copy of the Declaration of Independence to discover how it was adopted, approved, and signed. The tone and style of the document are analyzed for intention through an exploration its the language and vocabulary.
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World Wide Web Historical Timeline
Students use newspapers and magazines to identify six recent political and social events from around the world. In groups, they use a timeline template to place the events on the timeline in chronological order. They share with the...
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The Rise of English Democracy
In this rise of English democracy study guide worksheet, learners respond to 15 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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Case Study - England: Early 1600s
In this England in the 1600's case study worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in English history and then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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The New Deal: Domestic Policies (5)
In this online interactive American history learning exercise, students answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the domestic policies of the New Deal. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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What is a "vote"
Learners read and discuss why we vote, and fill out worksheets on voting. In this voting lesson plan, students read and discuss the voting process, and obtain mock voter registration cards.
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American Revolution Worksheet
In this American Revolution worksheet, students complete a nine multiple choice question quiz based on facts of the Revolutionary War.
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Capitalization 2
In this capitalization worksheet, students choose the letter of the words that need capitalizing in different sentences. Students complete 7 activities.
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Sixth Grade Social Studies Quiz
In this social studies worksheet, 6th graders complete multiple choice questions about economics, climate, maps, and more. Students complete 15 questions.
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Human Rights : Historical Process towards Individual Application
Young scholars compare governments as they relate to human rights of its citizens.
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History-5 Word Search
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
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Absolute Monarchs and Constitutional Monarchs
In this absolute monarchs and constitutional monarchs study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the topic and then respond to a reflection question.
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A Common Thread
Sixth graders explore the Renaissance. In this Renaissance lesson, 6th graders study the culture and society of the middle ages. Students research the geography and climate of the times and discover how these affected agriculture.
British Library
British Library:treasures in Full: Magna Carta
One of the most important documents in British History was the Magna Carta. On this site, you will be able to see a scan of the original document and understand why it was written.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Documents: Magna Carta
A translation of the Magna Carta, broken into paragraphs for easier reading.
US National Archives
Nara: The Magna Carta
One of the historical events that led to the creation of the limited government of the United States, the Magna Carta was written in 1215 as a promise from King John of England to his demanding barons. It put English kings under the rule...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Why Does No One Ever Thank Me for the Magna Carta?
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Magna Carta: Rule of Law
Learn how the rule of law and due process, first guaranteed by Magna Carta, became an essential component in U.S. constitutional law in this video with supporting materials. [1:11]
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Magna Carta: Cornerstone of the u.s. Constitution
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Magna Carta: Cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
This Nation
This nation.com: Magna Carta
This site provides the full text (as translated from the Latin) of the Magna Carta, signed by King John of England, June 15, 1215.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: King John and the Magna Carta
This article about King John and the Magna Carta helps readers to see the document from the points of view of both John and the rebelling barons. It seems neither party was as serious about the document as we are today. Archived.
Volunteer Voices
Volunteer Voices: Magna Carta [Pdf]
This lesson plan will allow students to discover the Magna Carta and determine its importance to the United States in today's world.
Other
Metrocosm: Magna Carta Word Cloud
The Magna Carta laid the foundations for limited government. This word cloud is a unique way to look at the main ideas from the Magna Carta.