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Schools Around the World

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discover how schools around the world are the same and different. In this international school lesson, students learn about different types of schools from all around the world and the items and activities within these schools....
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Who Are You?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students complete self projects such as a collage, an acrostic poem, a mural, and more, to show their similarities and differences. For this similarities and differences lesson plan, students can do these projects individually or in groups.
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Worksheet
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Chapter 24 – The JFK & LBJ Administrations

For Students 8th - 12th
In this 20th century American history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Kennedy and Johnson presidencies and respond to 46 short answer questions.
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Worksheet
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Africa: Promise and Peril

For Students 6th - 8th
In this African independence activity, middle schoolers read a Jr. Scholastic article and respond to 21 short answer questions. The article is not included.
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Lesson Plan
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Cornplanter and the Fate of His Land

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars explore Chief Cornplanter and his importance as the leader of the Seneca tribe.  In this Chief Cornplanter lesson, students examine how the Seneca land was taken over by the right of eminent domain.  Young...
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Worksheet
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Winter with the Mandans

For Students 4th - 6th
For this Lewis and Clark's winter with the Mandans worksheet, students read for information and assess comprehension. In this matching, essay, and multiple choice worksheet, students answer fourteen questions.
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Protecting the Environment Through Civic Activism

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss how to protect the environment through civic activism. They watch a video about someone who stood up to the government to protect the environment. They also identify something in their community that could be improved.
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The Iceberg

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students being the lesson by identifying the characteristics of icebergs. Using a worksheet, they read the characteristics of a few of the major cultures found throughout the world and see how many they can identify when viewing a person...
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Who Works for the Common Good in Our Community?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine the role of community service organizations. As a class, they listen as members from local organizations speak to them and answer any questions they have. They respond in their journals to different prompts to end the...
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Worksheet
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TOEFL Structure Practice Quiz #3

For Students Higher Ed
In this language arts worksheet, students prepare for the TOEFL test by answering 5 questions. Students read a sentence which has a missing phrase and choose the answer which best completes the sentence.
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Lesson Plan
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President Jefferson's Cipher: Cracking the Code

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the journey out west by Lewis and Clark. Using a cipher from President Jefferson, they solve a code he gave to the explorers before setting out on their exploration. They share his message with the class and state...
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Worksheet
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Help Wanted

For Students 6th
In this factual text worksheet, 6th graders read through several want ads and then answer the detailed questions that follow to check their reading comprehension skills.
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Today We Encountered the White Man

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze and interpret artifacts and a timeline to get specific information.  In this timeline lesson plan students work in groups to research an Indian tribe and write an information piece of their research. 
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Handout
Digital History

Digital History: The Peace Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
Some 150,000 Americans have served in the Peace Corps since it was formed in 1961. Peace Corps volunteers live and work for two years in communities in the developing world. They must learn the languages of the people they serve. They...
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Website
Peace Corps

Peace Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of the Peace Corps. Learn about potential assignments for volunteers, countries available, potential benefits, and the type of people who join, as well as information about the history and management of the...
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Website
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Returned Volunteers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site consists of testimonials from former Peace Corps volunteers about the impact of Peace Corps participation on their lives.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Establishment of the Peace Corps.(1961)

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows the original document of the executive order that President Kennedy signed establishing the Peace Corps in 1961. Gives background information and the complete easy to read text.
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Website
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: History

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2011, the Peace Corps celebrated 50 years of volunteer service. Learn about this government service organization and the work members have done to improve the quality of life for people all around the world.
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Website
Other

The National Peace Corps Association: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the National Peace Corps Association with links to information about their mission, types of programs available, news, and resources.
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Website
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Senegal

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents information about the country of Senegal and its culture through the perspectives of Peace Corps volunteers and the work that they do there.
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Lesson Plan
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Narrative Cartoons

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Using the communicative means of cartooning, students examine essays from various Peace Corps volunteers and recount them by writing their own cartoons.
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Website
Employment Spot

Employment Spot: Peace Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
You've earned a 4-year degree, have grand plans to build a career and are ready to face the world. For many, the next step is simple: begin the job search or grad school. Looking for another option? If you're interested in seeing a new...
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Other

So You wanna.com: So You Wanna Join the Peace Corps?

For Students 9th - 10th
This overview of the Peace Corps application process also includes information such as what you get paid, how to pack, and how to stay committed.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Geostories: Peace Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Geostory, join the Peace Corps and learn about the "Toughest Job You'll Ever Love."