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How "Grand" and "Allied" Was the Grand Alliance?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn more about the Grand Alliance with a scaffolded lesson plan that includes four activities. Class members use primary sources to complete a map exercise, understand the goals and objectives of each individual nation, and participate...
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Brick by Brick

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use their previous knowledge of the Pyramid Lake War to help them analyze different primary sources of Fort Churchill. In this source analysis lesson, students work in groups to study 4 different primary sources for Fort...
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Classroom Language

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
A very interesting worksheet on language aquisition is here for you. In it, learners are presented with many common phrases in the English language, and they must write down how they would say that phrase in their own language. This...
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World War II

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Offering a comprehensive overview of the beginning of World War II, this resource could be a useful addition to a unit on this topic. It could be used as a way to lead a discussion on the war, or as a review tool before a test. Either...
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Victory and the New Order in Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A New Order in Europe calls for a new lesson plan! This third plan in a series of four sequential lessons encourages high schoolers to read primary sources about the development of the New Order and follow up their knowledge with a...
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The Early Cold War: 1947-1970

For Teachers 9th - 11th
With a combination of images, maps, and valuable information, this presentation is a strong resource for a history class that is coming out of a WWII unit and into a Cold War unit. Some points are outlined for students, while others are...
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European Colonialism in Africa

For Teachers 7th - 10th
The uglier side of European colonization of Africa is detailed in these slides, which include pictures and information about the Belgian Congo, the Dutch South Africa, and Britain's ongoing tensions with the Boers. Students will be...
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Is TV Stronger Than Ever, or Becoming Obsolete?

For Students 7th - 12th
The New York Times offers of two articles and two summaries for learners to consider. They read each article and then post a blog response to each of the seven related questions. The topic of the articles asks the question; Is TV...
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Quotations

For Students 6th - 7th
For this reading worksheet, students think about the meaning of famous quotations. Students read 5 quotations and four possible meaning choices. Students select the correct meaning that fits each quotation.
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Help Wanted

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss work experiences and g. list and rank the top ten criteria to bear in mind when looking for a job. They explore work vocabulary, interpret jargon used in help wanted ads and prepare a positive job ad to attract potential...
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European History

For Students 5th
In this world history worksheet , 5th graders look for information related to the history of Europe. They view the facts from a map and apply them to different activities.
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Complex Analysis: Polynomial Equations

For Students Higher Ed
In this polynomial equations worksheet, students evaluate roots and draw vector representations. This three-page worksheet contains four problems.
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Complex Analysis: Point Sets in the Complex Plane

For Students Higher Ed
In this complex plane worksheet, students describe definitions words relating to a complex plane and point sets. They give examples for each definition. This two page worksheet contains thirteen problems.
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Complex Analysis: Functions of Complex Variables

For Students Higher Ed
In this function instructional activity, students map equations and identify three dominant characteristics. They evaluate functions of complex variables. This three-page instructional activity contains approximately ten problems.
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Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers develop arguments for and against the construction of hydroelectric power plants. Poll the groups to determine which view dominates in the class and students write a summary of their conclusions.
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Complex Analysis: Polar & Exponential Forms

For Students Higher Ed
In this polar and exponential form worksheet, students use Euler's Formula to write complex numbers in exponential form. They write numbers in rectangular form. This two-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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The Very Bad Yorkshire Joke

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students are introduced to the idea of Yorkshire. They are asked if it is similar to a region in their country? Students are given jumbled sentences worksheet. They read through the sentences, then students start to put them together in...
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A Famous Speech

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the rules of direct/indirect narration. They identify and use proper punctuation marks in a given write-up and change the narration according to the rules.
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V/AIDS, Year 2, Day 2

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine and express personal feelings and opinions on relevant AIDS-related situations and listen to the opinions of peers. They practice decision-making and assertiveness. They watch a video on AIDS awareness.
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The Flat-Out Truth

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Earth's shape worksheet, students read an article about a gentleman who believes the Earth is flat. Then students complete 5 short answer questions.
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Churchill College: Churchill Archives Centre

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information about Churchill's life along with primary source documents from his career.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Winston Churchill in Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the time Winston Churchill spent in Cuba before American involvement in the Spanish-American War.
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PBS

Pbs: Wwii Behind Closed Doors: Prelude to Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the uneasy alliance maintained by Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II and the implications of this alliance on the development of the Cold War.
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Pbs: Wwii Behind Closed Doors:the Conferences

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a comprehensive overview of many conferences between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill and the Allies' conferences with Stalin and others during World War II and includes links to related resources and media.