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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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    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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    American History/U.S. History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
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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
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Blind Passage

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    Blind Passage

    The search for the maritime Northwest Passage was highly prized but never fulfilled during the "Age of Discovery."

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    American History/U.S. History
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  • A Question of Tolerance

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    A Question of Tolerance

    It is as important to listen to a different opinion as it is to question it. This printable social studies activity…

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    American History/U.S. History
    Colonial America
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  • Consensus & The Articles of Confederation

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    Consensus & The Articles of Confederation

    Explain why the Articles of Confederation failed to properly govern the newly formed United States.

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    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Historical Documents
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  • Sirens Common Core Discussion & Activity Guide

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    Sirens Common Core Discussion & Activity Guide

    This 34-page activity guide for Sirens by Janet Fox follows a 5 week course of study. Discussion questions, activities,…

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    Reading Instruction
    1920s
    Suspense
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  • Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children Common Core Lesson Plans

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    Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children Common Core Lesson Plans

    Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley presents students with the untold…

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    Reading and Literature
    Historical Fiction
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Celebrating Presidents' Day

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    Celebrating Presidents' Day

    Celebrate President's Day with this printable computer activity. Students choose a U.S. President to write about, and…

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    U.S. Presidents
    Language Arts and Writing
    American History/U.S. History
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    The Presidential Election Process

    With this lesson plan, students learn that presidential elections are decided by the electoral college and not popular…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Elections
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    A New Deal for the Arts - WPA Photographs

    Students will learn about the 1930s, especially school life during that time, by studying photographs and then comparing…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Twentieth Century
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    School Pictures

    Use this group activity when teaching the New Deal lesson plan.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Great Depression
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    Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson

    Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. This…

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    Civil Rights
    Human Rights
    Government and Civics
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    Understanding September 11th

    Filled with pictures, maps, and straightforward explanations, this is the book that will enable young people to…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Life Skills
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    Across Five Aprils Discussion Guide

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt.

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  • How Can You Prevent Injustice?

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    How Can You Prevent Injustice?

    The third lesson in Beyond Blame: Reacting to the Terrorist Attacks helps students to examine the possible repercussions…

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    Political Events and Summer Olympic Games

    Students create a timeline of political events and their effects on the Summer Olympic Games.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Olympic Games
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    Lessons from History

    Students visit a website of historical American events to help them identify the lessons people can and should learn…

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