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  • Up Close: Ronald Reagan Discussion Guide

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    Up Close: Ronald Reagan Discussion Guide

    While reading the biography Up Close: Ronald Reagan by James B. Sutherland, use the questions in this discussion guide…

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    World Politics
    Actors and Actresses
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    Rosa Parks

    Rosa Parks defined civil disobedience during the height of the civil rights movement.

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    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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    A Movement Led by Dr. Martin Luther King

    Dr. King's work inspired countless supporters to join him in his strategies of nonviolence and passive resistance as…

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    American History/U.S. History
    African-American History
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    Character Education: George Washington Carver

    Use this lesson to discuss the life of George Washington Carver and ask students to explain why he is an example of a…

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    African-American History
    Scientists
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    How a President Gets Elected

    Use this article to help explain the U.S. presidential election process, including nominations, campaigns, caucuses and…

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    Government and Civics
    U.S. Elections
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    Olympic History: The Birth of the Modern Games

    An article chronicling the rebirth of the Olympic games.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Olympic Trivia & Fun Facts

    Interesting trivia about the Olympic Games.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
    Sports
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    Munich Massacre

    An article about the worst tragedy in modern Olympic history.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    History of Olympic Scandals: From Bribery to Steroids

    This article examines the history of Olympic scandals, such as the bidding war by potential hosts of the 2002 Winter…

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    Olympic Games
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    Chart of Summer Olympic Games Statistics

    A chart showing the countries that have won the most medals at each Olympiad from the start of the modern Olympic Games…

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Summer Olympic Events -- Past and Present

    A complete list of events contested in the Summer Olympic Games -- past and present.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete

    A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.

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    Olympic Games
    Baseball
    Social Studies and History
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    Olympic History: 1936 Summer Games Background

    Background information about the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. Intended to accompany A Letter to Jesse Owens lesson plan.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Athletes
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    Presidential Conventions

    A brief history of presidential conventions, an important – and symbolic – part of the presidential election process. …

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    Government and Civics
    U.S. Elections
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    Spice Cookies

    Classic spice cookie recipe from Ocean Spray.

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    Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells
    Social Studies and History
    Books
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    Presidential Elections

    Find an explanation of the United States presidential election process that is appropriate for elementary students.…

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    Election of the President & Vice President: Primary Election

    An explanation of the primary facet of the presidential election process in the United States. Students learn all about…

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    Government and Civics
    U.S. Elections
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    Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College

    This article explains the electoral college in the presidential election process in the United States. This is a great…

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    Government and Civics
    U.S. Elections
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    Closest Presidential Races

    An article comparing close presidential races in U.S. history.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Elections
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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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    Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington

    Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader, Duke Ellington.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Musicians
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    Jackie Robinson Mini-Biography

    A brief biographical article about Jackie Robinson, the man who broke baseball's color barrier.

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    African-American History
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    Most Overall Summer Olympic Medals (USA)

    This chart lists the all-time greatest American athletes who won multiple Olympic medals in the summer Olympic Games.

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    Athletes
    Olympic Games
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  • George Washington Carver

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    George Washington Carver

    George Washington Carver major discoveries are reviewed along with suggested activities.

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    African-American History
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