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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Timeline: Conscription in the United States, 1620-Present
Does the U.S. still have the draft? Were there actually draft riots in America? Did half of George Washington's army…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Gandhi
Learn about Mohandas Gandhi's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryIndia -
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James Wolfe Reading Comprehension
Develop children's reading comprehension with the passage and questions in this worksheet about James Wolfe. Students…Subjects:Military PersonnelReading ComprehensionQuebec -
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William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity
Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureFiction -
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Red Scarf Girl Teacher's Guide
Study a difficult time in Chinese history with this teacher's guide to Ji-li Jiang's Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Winston Churchill
Teach pupils about the many significant achievements in the life of Winston Churchill with this printable research and…Subjects:British HistoryU.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA) -
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Canadian Heroes: Violet Clara McNaughton
Teach students about journalist and feminist leader Violet Clara McNaughton with this research activity. Students will…Subjects:CanadiansCanadian HistoryHeroes & Role Models -
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A History of the New Year
From ancient celebrations in Mesopotamia to modern day traditions, read this article to learn about the history of the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryWorld History -
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Mordecai Richler Biography
Find information about the career highlights of Mordecai Richler, a Canadian novelist and critic.Subjects:AuthorsCanadian HistoryLiterature -
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Death Penalty Worldwide
Find information about the legality of the death penalty in nations throughout the world.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld History -
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The Life of Princess Diana
Read this information about the life of Princess Diana.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryEuropean History -
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1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR
Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…Subjects:SportsHistory of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)Canada -
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South Africa
Learn about the geography, history, and government of South Africa by reading this country profile.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryAfrican History -
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Terrorist Attacks
Review this timeline of terrorist attacks within the United States or against Americans abroad.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Joseph Stalin Biography
Read about the ambition of Joseph Stalin, leader of the U.S.S.R. from 1928 to 1953, in this biography.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistory of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) -
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1600–1699 (A.D.) World History Timeline
Learn about significant events during the 17th century with this timeline.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryDiscovery and Exploration -
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Falkland Islands
Learn about the history, geography, government, and culture of the Falkland Islands. This country profile includes…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryFalkland Islands (Malvinas) -
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Myanmar
Study the history and geography of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) with this country profile.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryMyanmar (Burma) -
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The World's Most Notorious Despots
Read about ten of the world's most notorious despots: Tamerlane (Timur); Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV); Maximillien…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryRulers (Persons) -
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Hong Kong
Use this country profile to learn about the history, geography, and government of Hong Kong.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryAsian History -
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India Becomes a Republic
India celebrates Republic Day on January 26. Honor this day by learning about the country's history and how this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryIndia -
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's National Day is celebrated February 4. Read this country profile to learn about Sri Lanka's geography,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistorySri Lanka -
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Samuel Pepys - Biography & Activities
Samuel Pepys' diaries have shed great light on life in Restoration-era England. Teach your pupils about this famous…Subjects:British HistoryWorld HistorySocial Studies and History
