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  • The Selective Service System

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    The Selective Service System

    Information and questions about the military selective service. How do you feel about the way it is run?

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    American History/U.S. History
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    Journeys in Time and Places in Time

    These are stories of change: of pilgrims and pioneers, soldiers and children, explorers and adventurers building new…

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    Nonfiction Literature
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Create an Annotated Map: Exploring the California Gold Rush Project-Based Learning Unit

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    Create an Annotated Map: Exploring the California Gold Rush Project-Based Learning Unit

    OVERVIEW: This project-based learning lesson is designed to support and reinforce the concepts taught as part of a…

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    American History/U.S. History
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  • MAPS

    List of Firsts for U.S. Cities

    A list of firsts in various U.S. cities.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Baseball
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    History of Presidential Inaugurations

    Share an article that outlines the history of presidential inaugurations in the United States.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    President-Elects: Inauguration & Moving to the White House
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  • Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation Teaching Guide

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    Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation Teaching Guide

    This teaching guide for the true story of the creation of the transcontinental railroad combines robust discussion…

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    Reading and Literature
    Asian Americans
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  • Cheyenne Native American Game

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    Cheyenne Native American Game

    Have your students learn how to play an old Native American game. This Cheyenne game is fun and easy to learn!

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    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Native Americans
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  • Sarah Boone Coloring Page

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    Sarah Boone Coloring Page

    Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children read about this famous African-American…

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    African-American History
    Inventions
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  • On July 4th…

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    On July 4th…

    Teach children about some important historical events that happened on the Fourth of July.

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    American History/U.S. History
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  • Wife of Founding Father Speaks Out

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    Wife of Founding Father Speaks Out

    This printable tells a story about President John Adams's wife, Abigail Adams, who spoke out in favor of women's rights.

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    Women's Rights
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  • Signers of the Declaration of Independence

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    Signers of the Declaration of Independence

    Print a worksheet that presents some facts about the signers of the Declaration of Independence, including their age at…

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  • September 11 Remembrance Ribbon

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    September 11 Remembrance Ribbon

    Post this September 11 Remembrance Ribbon in your classroom to honor those who lost their lives, and those who helped to…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Heroes & Role Models
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    Jean Fritz's American History Books

    Discover ways to incorporate Jean Fritz's American History books into your curriculum.

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    Reading and Literature
    Historical Fiction
    American History/U.S. History
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    Paulina Wright Davis

    Read about Paulina Wright Davis -- an American suffrage leader.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Suffrage and Women's Rights
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  • GAMES AND APPS

    17th-Century Pastimes and Sports

    A list of games and sports that were played during the 17th century.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Sports
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  • Labor Day Activities Packet

    ACTIVITIES

    Patriotic Activities: Printable Book for Elementary Grades

    Bring some patriotic fun to your classroom with this packet of printables and activities celebrating the American flag…

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  • Hands Off!

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    Hands Off!

    Explain what the Monroe Doctrine said, and why President Monroe wrote it.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Government and Civics
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  • The Heartbreak of Pioneering

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    The Heartbreak of Pioneering

    In order to survive the rigors of frontier life, pioneers often faced difficult moral choices.

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    Colonization
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  • Merchants and Miners

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    Merchants and Miners

    The economics of the Gold Rush were based on an extreme case of supply and demand: merchants had control of the meager…

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    American History/U.S. History
    Economics
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  • Sanctuary

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    Sanctuary

    Offer a rational opinion about a hypothetical situation involving conscience versus the law.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Slavery in United States
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  • How the West Was Won

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    How the West Was Won

    Identify one reason white settlers wanted Indian lands, and then explain one method the government used in obtaining…

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  • Muckraker's Cake

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    Muckraker's Cake

    Identify who the Progressives were and recognize one industry they wanted regulated.

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    Twentieth Century
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Crash

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    Crash

    Review the 1920s by simulating the meteoric rise of that decade's stock market, which ended in a disastrous crash.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Economics
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  • What Really Happened?

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    What Really Happened?

    In this activity, students will have to check facts and references in a historical fiction story for accuracy.

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    Writing
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