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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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    James Meredith

    Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…

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    American History/U.S. History
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    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Biography

    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia in January, 2006. The first woman ever elected head of an African…

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    President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography

    Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…

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    Tax Terms

    Here is a great list of terms to help your class understand the importance of taxes.

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    Hispanics in Congress

    Table organized by date containing Hispanics in House of Representatives and Senate.

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    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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    Julia Ward Howe

    Read about Julia Ward Howe -- an American suffrage leader.

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    U.S. Elections
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    Ralph Johnson Bunche

    A brief article about Ralph Johnson Bunche, the first African American to win a Nobel Prize.

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  • Why We Can't Wait Teacher's Guide

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    Why We Can't Wait Teacher's Guide

    Begin a chapter-by-chapter study of Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King, Jr. with this printable teacher's guide.…

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    1960s
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  • The Constitution: Division of Responsibilities

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    The Constitution: Division of Responsibilities

    Local, state or territory, and federal governments each bear distinct governing responsibilities. This activity…

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    Government and Civics
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  • A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

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    A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

    Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…

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  •  Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Teacher's Guide

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    Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Teacher's Guide

    Enhance students' understanding of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with the reading activities and questions in this…

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  • A Reader's Guide for My Ántonia

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    A Reader's Guide for My Ántonia

    My Ántonia is a classic American novel about an immigrant woman's life as a pioneer in Nebraska. The questions in this…

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    United States of America (USA)
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  • A Reader's Guide for The Sugar Island

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    A Reader's Guide for The Sugar Island

    Stimulate class discussion and deepen students' understanding of the book The Sugar Island. The reader's guide will help…

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  • International Customs Day Poster Contest

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    International Customs Day Poster Contest

    Hold a poster contest in your class in recognition of International Customs Day (Jan. 26). This printable includes…

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  • Quebec as a Sovereign Nation

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    Quebec as a Sovereign Nation

    After learning about a political party's attempt to make Quebec an independent nation, students consider the pros and…

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    Canadian History
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  • Parliament of the United Kingdom

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    Parliament of the United Kingdom

    Discuss the importance of democracy and the history of British Parliament, and then give pupils this printable worksheet…

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    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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  • The Gandhi Family

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    The Gandhi Family

    The Gandhi family of India has formed a political dynasty. Pupils learn about the Gandhi family and write a short essay…

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  • Your Own World Bank Loan

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    Your Own World Bank Loan

    Ask students to write an essay about how they will convince the World Bank to loan them money so they can undertake a…

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    Money
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  • Discussion Guide for the Novels of Maria Testa

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    Discussion Guide for the Novels of Maria Testa

    Ask pupils to think about these discussion points before and while reading Becoming Joe DiMaggio, Almost Forever, or…

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  • Declare Yourself Teacher's Guide

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    Declare Yourself Teacher's Guide

    After reading the collection of nonpartisan essays in Declare Yourself, use this guide to plan a Declare Yourself event…

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  • Birth of the Australian Government: A Timeline

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    Birth of the Australian Government: A Timeline

    Students will research the pivotal years in the formation of Australia's government and detail their findings on a…

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  • Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide

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    Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide

    Study the life and work of civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up…

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  • Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide

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    Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide

    Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the…

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    African-American History
    Blacks
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