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The Nonlegislative Powers

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the powers of Congress.  In this American Government lesson plan, 11th graders read about Congress.  Students complete a worksheet on their findings.  
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Introduce Vocabulary: A Picture Book of Abe Lincoln

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine SA Picture Book of Abe Lincoln. In this language arts lesson plan, students listen to the story and discuss the meaning of the story vocabulary.
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Atlanta and Sherman's March to the Sea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the impact of William Tecumseh Sherman's actions during the Civil War.
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Reading the Election Results

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students read a chart that shows results of the 1996 presidential election. They answer teacher created questions about the chart.
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Bench-Pressing Issues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine some of the issues that may be facing the changing United States Supreme Court. With further exploration, they formulate their own opinions and deepen their awareness of these critical topics.
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Why Was It Difficult To "reconstruct the South"?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine problems faced by the states of the Confederacy following the Civil war. They predict how Lincoln wanted to handle the problem of reconstruction by listening to his words. They describe conditions in the South...
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read and analyze the novel "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. They discuss the poetry and prose of the book, the importance of role models, complete a worksheet, and write a narrative using figurative language.
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Literary Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research literature in a new way by searching the Web in a scavenger hunt for information about books and authors. After the hunt, they publish their answers in an interactive slide show for presentation to the class.
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History Of The American Flag

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of the American Flag. They conduct research using a variety of resources and answer questions to create the context for the information search. Then students use the information to have class...
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Shooting for the Stars in Presidential Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify and explore how to set goals for their individual fitness tests, as well as to practice a positive work ethic towards completing those goals. They identify what the Presidential and National test scores are for their...
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Melbourne - Reading Comprehension Podcards Worksheet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, middle schoolers read a one page passage about Melbourne, Australia. They complete approximately 30 fill in the blank questions dealing with the passage. Students also identify seven synonyms. ...
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Leveled Problem Solving Solving Proportions Using Cross Products

For Students 4th - 7th
In this solving proportions using cross products practice instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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No Name Calling

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use literacy skills to gain information about tolerance. In these lessons on acceptance, student read stories, answer questions, survey students, and plan a citizenship week to encourage participation in a No Name Calling week.
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Reading and Study Guide: Lord of the Flies Chapter 8

For Students 8th - 10th
In this reading and study guide for The Lord of the Flies, students must define vocabulary from the reading, define literary terms, and answer reading comprehension questions.
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False Statements

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this false statements of history worksheet, students identify false statements out of a group of statements. Students identify 9 false statements.
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Power Poetry

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use poetic devices to discuss political issues. In this cultural diversity activity, students listen to the president's State of the Union address and write poetic pieces that express their opinions about issues the president...
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Back to the Age of Exploration

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore world history by researching explorers of North America. In this famous explorers lesson plan, students research one specific explorer of their choice and identify his successes and failures by utilizing the Internet....
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Social Studies Activity Sheets

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students complete social studies activity sheets including changing the world, historical women, travel, and more. Students complete 52 sheets.
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The election of 1824

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explain why the election of 1824 was called the corrupt bargain and develop a better understanding of the Electoral College and see some of its flaws.
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The Impact of Local Government

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explain how local government impacts various aspects of daily life in their community. They strengthen their understanding of the connection between their local government and the needs and interests of their community.
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Impact of Government on the Individual

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners make a list of how the government impacts their lives and discuss it with their parents. In this government lesson plan, students also write a paragraph about what they discussed.
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The Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the issues that concern them and determine where they stand on each issue.
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Persuading the Assembly

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students critique a power point presentation. They create power point presentation.
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Persuasive Vegetables

For Teachers 5th
In groups, write persuasive essays telling people whether or not they should be eating vegetables.