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The Tuskegee Airmen

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the Tuskegee Airmen and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Remembrance Day

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies activity, students read the information sheet that is based upon the holiday of Remembrance Day in Great Britain.
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Marcus Aurelius

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Marcus Aurelius worksheet, students read a detailed biographical text of the Roman emperor. Students answer 6 true/false questions and 6 fill in the blank.
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Ralph, a Man of Color v. Coleman Duncan

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this supreme court case worksheet, students use a bank of 15 words, associated with the court case Ralph, a Man of Color v. Coleman Duncan, to fill in 15 blanks in 9 sentences.
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What Makes Time Tick, or Has the Industrial Revolution Really Made Clocks Go Faster?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of time both historically and in their own lives. Students count the number of times they refer to a clock and the number of scheduled and unscheduled activities in their lives. Learners discuss how the...
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Happy Birthday Martin Luther King

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to the book Happy Birthday Martin Luther King and sing a song about him. For this reading lesson, 1st graders develop listening skills as they listen to the book. They also discuss their feelings about the laws that...
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Thanksgiving Quiz Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this holiday themed word search worksheet, students solve 16 clues about things associated with the Thanksgiving holiday. They locate and circle the words in a word search puzzle.
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The Spanish Armada

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Spanish Armada study guide worksheet, students discover the background and significant details of this event in world history. Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs and maps.
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Newspaper Stories

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the structure of the newspaper. In this newspaper lesson, students look at the different types of articles about giving, sharing, and acts for the common good. They realize the types of voice that are used in the...
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Island of Hopes and Island of Tears?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research Ellis Island. In this immigration lesson, 3rd graders watch a power point presentation titled Island of Hope or Island of Tears?and discuss the personal belongings the immigrants decided to bring to the United...
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The Gettysburg Address

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine Lincoln's life. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students examine facts about Abraham Lincoln and then complete 6 extension activities that require them to complete research regarding the Civil War.
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Charting the Course

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the meaning of the term philanthropy.  For this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders research examples of people that represent good citizens.  Students create a skit that demonstrates a specific...
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Dependent Clauses and Types of Sentences

For Students 5th - 6th
For this dependent clause/sentence types worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Answers are included, labeled as a quiz, but may be used as practice.
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Mondrian Inspired Abstract Art

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners explore the art of Piet Mondrian. In this abstract art activity, students look at paintings by the Dutch painter and then follow the provided steps to create their own abstract art inspired by his works.
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Hamburger Collage

For Teachers K - 1st
Students review shapes and their cutting skills by making a hamburger collage. In this shapes lesson plan, students identify shapes that make up the food in a hamburger, cut out the food from construction paper, and create a collage out...
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Bug Jars

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore symmetry.  Students observe a variety of bug and plant drawings, then draw a bug jar. Students observe bugs from the top of the jar for a symmetrical view, and the side of the jar for an asymmetrical view. ...
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Tin Can Sculpture

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create art from recycled materials. For this visual arts lesson, students follow the provided steps to create their own tin can artwork.
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Creating an Ethnic Student Newspaper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the role of the Black Press. In this African American history lesson, students watch segments of a video titled, " Too Long to Have Others Spoken for Us." High schoolers respond to discussion questions regarding...
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The Whiskey Rebellion and the New American Republic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the implications of the passage of the Whiskey Tax of 1791. In this Whiskey Rebellion lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the rebellion. Students respond to discussion...
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All Aboard: Underground Railroad Knowledge Chart

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the Underground Railroad. For this Underground Railroad lesson, 5th graders start a KWL chart about the Underground Railroad. Students use a map to locate slavery areas and free states. Students view a PowerPoint...
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What is "The American Dream"?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students read the story Marriage is a Private Affair and analyze the 'American Dream.' In this American Dream lesson, students free write about the American Dream. Students read the story and discuss the themes. Students write a letter...
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Curriculum Compacting (Grade 3-5)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the use of curriculum compacting when learning math concepts. In this curriculum compacting lesson plan, 4th graders complete a math assessment before deciding on which compacting activities they will do to master...
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Multicultural Holidays

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars create a cube exploring different holiday traditions. In this multicultural appreciation instructional activity, students research Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Kwanzaa holiday traditions. This instructional activity...
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Number Trivia

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics activity, students determine the answer to trivia clues and perform the indicated operation.  They then write that answer if the box which correspond to the letter of the clue to form a magic...