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Devotion

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the importance of peace and working together when discussing different religions and places where students are not allowed to be together. In this working together lesson plan, students plan a fund raising activity to...
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The National Government and the 50 States

For Students 9th - 12th
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 Emancipation Proclamation

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Middle schoolers read one of the most important documents in our nation's history: The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. After everyone reads the proclamation, they set out to write a "You Were There" type of report on it. They pretend...
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Fifth Grade Social Studies

For Students 5th
For this social studies worksheet, 5th graders answer multiple choice questions about Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and African Americans. Students complete 4 questions.
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Biography of Abraham Lincoln

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
One skill essential to reading comprehension, is learning how to summarize a text. After reading a biography of Abraham Lincoln, readers demonstrate this ability by crafting a brief summary of Lincoln's life.
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Cause and Effect

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In groups, learners they look for key words to help locate a cause and effect relationship. They create a t-chart with the information they discover and share it with the class.
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab

For Students 7th - 8th
For this vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words correspond to the theme of Memorial Day.
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The Korean War

For Students 7th - 9th
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a passage about major events of the Korean War. Students then answer 7 fill in the blank and 7 true/false questions based on the reading.
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Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss the significance of the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation and the assassination of Lincoln. They analyze how historians use evidence and develop differing interpretations. Students examine historical bias and...
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World Religions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the symbols and historical figures of the five main religions of the world. They participate in a class discussion, listen to a lecture and take notes, and write five Haikus, one about each major religion of...
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Why Is North Korea Going At It Alone?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the division of North and South Korea. They identify the ideological differences and the tensions between the two countries. They discuss the threat of nuclear weapons as well.
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Battle of Franklin Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive Civil War learning exercise, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about the Battle of Franklin. Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Emancipation Proclamation

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the historical importance of the Emancipation Proclamation. In this United States History instructional activity, students use the internet to research the specific events that were centered around the Emancipation...
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The Role Of NATO

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In this NATO instructional activity, students research the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech, and the Berlin airlift...
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US Policy In Somalia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the US policy for the country of Somalia. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They locate the country and then discuss major geographical features of the areas. Students discuss the present US...
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U. S. History Worksheet, #69

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history instructional activity, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Civil War. A short answer question is posed to students as well.
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Breaking News English: Africa

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Africa worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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The Battle of Corydon

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the Battle of Corydon, its military leaders, and its influence on the town. In this Battle of Corydon lesson, 4th graders develop vocabulary needed to complete the lesson, listen as the teacher reads The Battle of...
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Virginia in the Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the role of Virginia during the Civil War. In groups, they brainstorm ideas about why they believe so many battles took place in Virginia. Using a map, they locate the major battles on land and in the ocean. To end...
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Arrest of the Maryland Legislature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Civil War history worksheet, pupils read and discuss a selection regarding the arrest of the Maryland legislature.
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Read All About It! Looking at Newspapers.

For Students 5th - 7th
In this newspaper activity, students read about emotive language, then choose headlines that are most likely to excite a reader, re-write headlines, replacing words with more emotive words, and read a short article and answer 3 related...
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Airborne & Special Operations Museum

For Students 9th - 12th
In this history worksheet, high schoolers solve a crossword puzzle on various Special Operations during wartimes. They identify various dates in history and define why they were significant. Finally, students name specific military groups.
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The Battle of Lexington

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students discover the Missouri River and its importance during the Civil War.  In this U.S. history lesson, students examine a map of the great Battle of Lexington, and discuss why the Missouri River was a key element to the conflict....
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The Battle of Mill Springs

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This lesson could be used in teaching units on the Civil War or on the commemoration of wars.