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"Doing History" The Crafting of a Christopher Gadsden Biography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students reflect on the biography of General Gadsden.  In this history instructional activity, students read the biography of General Gadsden then research a specific aspect of the Generals life to complete their own biography pn him.
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Worksheet
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Revolution, Revolution

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this revolutions worksheet, students use a set of song lyrics, follow along with the song "Revolution, Revolution," then use a word bank to answer a set of 5 questions and fill in correct answers to 7 additional questions. No song...
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Worksheet
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Ben Franklin's Cartoon Contribution

For Students 8th - 12th
For this historical events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon by Ben Franklin. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Lesson 10: History of Illinois 1700's Dual Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a journal that includes historic events that occurred in Illinois in the 1700's that features entries on the same topics from different perspectives.
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An Age of Exploration

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate U.S. history by examining North American timelines. In this American exploration instructional activity, students research the events that led to Columbus finding America and participate in a jeopardy game regarding...
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Then Again: Web Chron: The Treaty of Paris Ends the French and Indian War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the French and Indian War (The Seven Years War). This war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 in which France lost Canada to Great Britain.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Acadian Peninsula, 1775

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in 1775, when it was known as Acadia. Acadia had been ceded by France to the British under the Treaty of Utrecht (1713). At the outbreak of the French and Indian War, the British began a campaign of...