Reference (page 29)

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American History/U.S. History

Civil Rights

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Quotations from Winter Poems

Here is a selection of poetic quotations about winter time that will inspire your students.

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Seasons

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Timeline of Affirmative Action Milestones

This article chronologically outlines court cases concerning affirmative action in the United States.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Law

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The Chinese Calendar

Here you'll find a chart of the Chinese calendar. Students can reference this calendar to figure out their Chinese sign…

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Social Studies and History

China

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Death of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Proclamation

This is Lyndon B. Johnson's proclamation after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Use this reference when studying…

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African-American History

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Harry Truman's Executive Order: 9981

Read Truman's Executive order, which ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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African-American History

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life

This brief biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be used with the Civil Rights Leader lesson plan or on its own to…

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African-American History

Civil Rights

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Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response

The text of Eisenhower's speech concerning desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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African-American History

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience

The full text of Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" on the involvement of the government in the lives of citizens.

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Banned Books and Censorship

Literature

Reading and Literature

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Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society Speech

The full text of Johnson's speech on the need to improve education to form a Great Society.

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Historic Speeches and Addresses

U.S. Presidents

Community Helpers

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Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Compromise Speech

The full text of Booker T. Washington's speech about civil rights.

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African-American History

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Abraham Lincoln's House Divided Speech

The full text of Lincoln's speech denouncing the United States' division over slavery.

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Social Studies and History

President Abraham Lincoln

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Famous Mathematicians

Discover a list of some of the great mathematicians through history. It offers dates, ethnic origins, and major fields…

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Social Studies and History

Mathematicians

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All About the Chinese New Year

Distribute an article that details the Chinese New Year celebration.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Asian History

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Amendments to the Constitution: Voting

Each of these amendments broadened the number of citizens in the U.S. with the right to vote.

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American History/U.S. History

U.S. Constitution

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Winter Weather Across America

Distribute an article that details how winter weather affects each region of the United States.

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Social Studies and History

Weather

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William Edward Burghardt DuBois

Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a bibliography.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

African Americans

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The U.S. Census

Distribute an article that discusses the first U.S. census, and the 2000 census.

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Social Studies and History

Society and Anthropology

Census

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Colonial Population Estimates

Estimated population during colonial times.

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Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Population

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Ratio of Males to Females, by Age Group, 1950-2025

A chart showing the number of men versus women in the United States.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Population

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2000 U.S. Census

An article explaining the 2000 census, and the changes in U.S. Representative apportionment.

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Social Studies and History

Census

U.S. Government

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Marian Wright Edelman

Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Volunteer Work and Charities

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Gordon Parks

A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Medgar Evers

Learn about the life of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who organized the first economic boycott of businesses that…

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African-American History

Civil Rights

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