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The American Civil War (1861 -1864)
Peek back in time and learn about the North and South of the American Civil War. Discussed in full are the causes, effects, major battles, and agreements that made Civil War history. Period technology, social changes, and the ultimate...
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I Am Freedom Bound!
Upper elementary and middle school learners engage in this awesome lesson plan on the Civil War. In it, they watch streamed video, perform Internet research, engage in hands-on activities, and use their geography skills to locate...
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The National Government and the 50 States
Test your government students' knowledge of the National Government with this review worksheet. Posing five true/false questions and five multiple choice questions about elements of the National Government, this activity could serve as a...
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The United States Flag
Students investigate the history of the United States flag. For this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Students also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.
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Secretary of State Seeks Support
Middle schoolers examine the state of diplomacy through an interactive program. They analyze programs by the United States government to protect Americans. They discover some of the world's diplomats and their responsibilities.
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Civil War and Beyond
Sixth graders play a game. In this Civil War lesson, 6th graders discuss the beginnings of the Civil War and define vocabulary words associated with the war such as abolitionist and Emancipation Proclamation. Students play a game of...
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The Cold War And Beyond
High schoolers interview an adult that grew up in the United States during the Cold War to develop an understanding of the concept of mutually assured destruction. They focus the interview on how the person dealt with the threat of...
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
Students reflect on the events that lead up to the Cuban Missile Crisis in the early 1960s. In this history lesson plan, students explore the conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union revolving around missiles in Cuba,...
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Dolores Huerta
Students examine the life of Dolores Huerta and her contributions to the development of labor unions. They read the book "Cesar Chavez: Triumph of Spirit," and in groups create a quiz, complete a Venn diagram, listen to a guest...
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Enlargement of Europe
In this European Union (EU) worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and 9 fill in the blank questions about enlarging the European Union.
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George Washington's Foreign Policy
Learners compare George Washington's foreign policy to the policies of presidents who followed him. In this primary source analysis lesson, students compare Washington's Farewell Address to the Roosevelt Corollary, the Monroe Doctrine,...
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Common Fisheries Policy
In this European Union worksheet, students respond to 7 matching and 5 fill in the blank questions that provide an overview of the Common Fisheries Policy.
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Common Agricultural Policy
For this European Union worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and 8 fill in the blank questions about the Common Agricultural Policy.
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Trade and Development
In this European Union (EU) worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer questions regarding EU policies concerning trade and development.
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Placing the State of the Union in Historical Context
Students review the history of the State of the Union addresses and work in groups to analyze one particular speech as a reflection of its times. They compare modern State of the Union speeches to those given in the past.
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New Jersey State Quarter
In this state quarter worksheet, students study the diagram of the state quarter of New Jersey. Students answer questions based on the information on the quarter.
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South Dakota State Quarter
In this state quarters learning exercise, students study the image of the state quarter for the state of South Dakota. Students answer questions based on state fact information found on the quarter.
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Kentucky State Quarter
In this state quarters worksheet, students study the diagram of the state quarter for the state of Kentucky. Students answer questions based on the information on the quarter.
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Louisiana State Quarter
In this state quarters worksheet, learners study the state quarter for Louisiana and answer questions about the state that are printed on the quarter.
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Minnesota State Quarter
In this state quarters worksheet, students study the state quarter of Minnesota and answer several questions about the state that are printed on the quarter.
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Oklahoma State Quarter
In this state quarter worksheet, students study the state quarter for Oklahoma and answer questions about the state from information printed on the quarter.
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Abraham Lincoln: Preserving the Union (2 Parts)
Young scholars examine the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. They explore the trials and tribulations of the Civil War, and the problem of slavery that destroyed the Union. They also explore the man behind the image of the 16th president.
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A More Perfect Union: Barack Obama's Race Speech at the National Constitution Center
Eleventh graders explore the process of perfecting the Union through changes made to the Constitution, and through the powers delegated to each branch of government. In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research various...
Delegation of the European Union to the United States
Structure of Government within the EU
The political system of the European Union is historically unique and has been constantly evolving. To better understand the structure of the EU, class members compare the EU's branches to those of the United States Federal Government.