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Causes of World War One

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War I study guide activity, students discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 5 sections of information and examine photographs. Students also respond to 12 short answer...
Worksheet
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Vietnam War Gallery Worksheet

For Students 10th
In this World History worksheet, 10th graders examine various photos during a gallery walk.  Students write answers to the questions. 
Lesson Plan
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Exploring Levers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the parts of a lever system and their functions.  In this simple machines lesson students study the different classes of levers and what they are used for. 
Lesson Plan
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Investigation 3 - Weighty MistakesStudents

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate levers and the concept of work.
Lesson Plan
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Movement of Fronts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use a demonstration in order to learn abou the movement of weather fronts.
Handout
Curated OER

Our Solar System-- Fact File

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this space science activity, students read facts about the solar system. Students look at the diagram showing the position of the planets. Pluto is included as a planet here.
Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Desegregation of the Armed Forces(1948)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief overview of the history behind this executive order that integrated the segregated military and then read a copy of the complete original text.
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: See and Hear Veterans' Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the home of the Library of Congress Veterans' Project. Collected here are stories in multiple formats about specific topics dealing with a soldier's life in WWII, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam War. Pictures and other...
Website
Other

National Military Family Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Website is the "Voice for Military Families" and provides help with topics such as "Deployment and You," "Education," "Family Life," and other emotional issues that military families must face.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: The Waves of World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover more about the women of the Naval Reserve during World War II.
Website
ThoughtCo

Military History

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles and resources featuring military history. Find details about the wars the U.S. military has engaged in and information about seiges, forts, battles, and generals from military expert Kennedy Hickman.
Website
Sesame Street

Sesame Workshop: Talk, Listen, Connect, Military Families

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent videos, information and activities about emotional issues that military families go through such as deployment, homecomings, and dealing with changes.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Tuskegee Airmen

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and information about the Tuskegee Airmen and the Red Tails, the first unit of African American military aviators in the US armed forces.
Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: Inf Treaty of 1987

For Students 9th - 10th
Copy of the INF Treaty made by the US and the USSR in December of 1987.
Article
PBS

Pbs: Betancourt and Americans Rescued From Columbian Rebels

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS offers a compilation of facts detailing the rescue by army commandos of fifteen hostages held in Colombia, some for five years or more.