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Social Studies: Famous History

For Teachers 2nd
While a rudimentary overview of facts relating to U.S. History, this resource could be used as a starting point for a discussion of this topic. However, there is very little information included on each slide, and one of the terms used...
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The Kite Runner: Citizenship Test

For Students 9th - 12th
Could you pass a citizenship test? As part of their study of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner and the immigrant experience, class members are presented with a sample citizenship test.
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Another King George?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners study the differences between presidents and kings, and constitutional monarchs and despots. They examine why the US has a president instead of a king.
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Presidents and the Constitution: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison and the Barbary Pirates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean. In this American history lesson, students read a narrative regarding the conflict between the Barbary Pirates and the United States under the leadership of Washington, Adams,...
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Lesson 1: The United States Confronts Great Britain, 1793–1796

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
After the Revolutionary War, the success of the United States was far from guaranteed. Foreign powers coveted the new land, and Great Britain challenged American sovereignty. Learners consider the challenges facing the new nation using...
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Jeopardy: Famous Kentucky Residents

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Quiz your students' knowledge with this jeopardy game about famous Kentucky residents. Categories include: sports figures, presidents and statesmen, women, explorers, and celebrities. There are a total of 25 clues for students to answer,...
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The Constitution

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use both electronic and traditional resources to research information about U.S. Constitution, answer questions pertaining to Congress and the Presidency, and design HyperStudio presentation to display answers to research...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Government and Community Resources

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, after reviewing/examining a lengthy list of vocabulary terms, explore and identify government officials, especially the current United States President. They view a variety of pictures with government officials on them and...
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Great Society

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the Great Society.  In this U.S. history and government activity, students view the video "The Great Society," identify the major points of the speech, and compare and contrast the content with The New Deal.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 52 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Andrew Jackson

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 49 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Andrew Jackson. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Thomas Jefferson

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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John Adams

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 49 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of John Adams. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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John F. Kennedy

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about John F. Kennedy. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Abraham Lincoln

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about Abraham Lincoln. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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James Monroe

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz learning exercise, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of James Monroe. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Theodore Roosevelt

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Theodore Roosevelt. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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George Washington

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about George Washington. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Woodrow Wilson

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Woodrow Wilson. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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James K. Polk

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 48 multiple choice questions about James K. Polk. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Breaking News English; US-UK Special Relationship

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners read about the relationship the United States has with the United Kingdom as it relates to countries in the world being peaceful allies with each other.  In this U.S. and United Kingdom lesson, students complete a table...
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Jefferson's Blood

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners view the video "Jefferson's Blood" and complete a series of activities, dealing with both Thomas Jefferson's public and private life, in order to better explain Jefferson as a man and politician.
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Post Civil War Reconstruction

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze the process of Reconstruction after the Civil War.  In this U.S. History lesson, students discuss specific details about Reconstruction with the class, then complete a worksheet with multiple activities reinforcing...
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Examining the Reasons for the Creation of the State of Israel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the connection between World War II and Jewish immigration to Israel after the War.  For this World History lesson, students discuss the details of what it might have been like to live through the Holocaust. ...

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