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Environmental Conditions & Pressures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this environmental conditions and pressure worksheet, learners consider the environmental implications for continued urban growth in a busy city as they read a 9 paragraph article and answer 2 short answer questions.
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Washington, D. C.: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Washington, D. C.
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Advanced Matching-united States Government Part 1

For Students 5th
In this U.S. government worksheet, 5th graders study the different branches of government. Students match 13 terms to the correct definition that is provided.
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Intermediate Matching - Educational Buildings

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this educational building worksheet, students draw a line from the names of educational buildings to the corresponding definitions. There are 7 terms and definitions to match up.
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Essay Evaluation

For Teachers 6th - 12th
For this essay evaluation worksheet, students are provided with a writing prompt and two sample essays. Students evaluate and grade the sample essays and provide three reasons why they graded as they did.
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With malice toward none, with charity for all: The life of Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research Abraham Lincoln in a variety of ways. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson plan, students use primary sources, vocabulary activities, books, and more to research and learn about Abraham Lincoln.
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The Louisiana Purchase

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the Louisiana Purchase. For this U.S. history lesson, 2nd graders examine the purchase of the Louisiana territory by the United States as they read text, take notes, complete homework, and take a quiz.
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iCivics: State Government

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the role of state government. In this civics lesson, students play an online game that requires them to consider the needs of state residents and the structure of state government.
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Wealth and Power: United States v. Microsoft

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore wealth and influence in the United States. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the United States v. Microsoft case. Students...
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Dust Bowl Exodus: How Drought and the Depression Took Their Toll

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the migration of refugees. In this California history lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of how the Dust Bowl and Great Depression led to a California population...
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Labor and Law: Sit-Down Strikes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the work of auto industry labor unions. In this labor unions lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of various sit-down strikes. Students respond to discussion...
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Outsourcing Jobs to Other Countries: Is Globalization a Threat to American Workers?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze the effects of outsourcing. In this globalization lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the outsourcing of American jobs to other countries. Young scholars respond to discussion...
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Welfare to Work: The States Take Charge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Work Opportunity Act of 1996. In this welfare lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the history of welfare and the passage of welfare reform. Students respond to discussion...
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Social Darwinism and American Laissez-faire Capitalism

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate Social Darwinism. In this government systems lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of Social Darwinism and American laissez-faire capitalism. Students respond to discussion...
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The Role of the Independent Counsel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the role of independent counsel. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding Watergate, Impeachment, and the role of independent counsel. Students respond to...
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You Gotta Know the Territory

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the relationship between Native Americans and those who settled the Iowa territory. In this Iowa history lesson, students investigate the process for settling the territory and how intercultural relationships developed...
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The Leadership and Impact of Booker T. Washington

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore the life and leadership of Booker T. Washington. In this Booker T. Washington lesson, 12th graders examine images of Washington, listen to audio of his voice, and his most famous speech. Students wrote responses...
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U.S. History Knowledge Test 3

For Students 4th - 6th
In this U.S. history trivia worksheet, students answer twenty multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of U.S. history. This is an interactive worksheet.
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The Union is Perpetual: Lincoln is Elected

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the election of Abraham Lincoln. For this historical analysis lesson, students analyze letters, political cartoons, and campaign materials from Lincoln's campaign. Analysis worksheets are included.
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The Road to Democracy

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the road to the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, 11th graders read Thomas Paine's works and identify the issues that the colonists had with the British government.
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Correct the spelling

For Students 4th - 6th
In this spelling activity, students correct the spelling of the words on the pages and then write them in a sentence. Students have 12 words on 3 pages.
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History of the Americas – Mexican Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Mexican history worksheet, high schoolers read the noted textbook pages about the Mexican Revolution and then respond to 3 short answer questions.    
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History of the Americas – Mexican Revolution

For Students 8th - 11th
In this Mexican history activity, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Tragic Ten Days of the Mexican Revolution.
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Road to War Assessment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this American Civil War worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer, multiple choice, and true or false questions about the events that led to the outbreak of war.