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6th-8th Grade History Activity: Jackson vs Clay

The debates during the early 19th century between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay were very heated. Jackson and Clay had very different ideas about the future of America. Both men served as Senators and...

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High School History Activity: The Civil Rights Movement

Travel back in time to the 1950s, during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. You are a journalist covering several key stories and are tasked with following some iconic figures and covering...

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6th-8th Grade History Activity: Greek Architecture

Learn about the three styles Greek architecture, Doric, Ionic and Corinthian, and study some features of famous Greek buildings. Examine the Parthenon and examples of a colonnade to see if you can...

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6th-8th Grade History: Enlightenment Ideas Influenced the Declaration

Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a number of ideas and writings from others while he was drafting the Declaration of Independence. One of the thinkers he looked to was John Locke and his Enlightenment...

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3rd Grade History: Gandhi’s Quotes

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Indian Independence in Britain-ruled India. He saw the injustices in his country and sought to create change. He is remembered for being able to achieve this...

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1st Grade Reading Activity: Alphabetizing Words

Have your student practice alphabetizing in this activity. First review examples of how to put words in alphabetical order, including words whose first and second letter are the same. After you’ve...

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High School History Activity: Wilson’s Deal

In the twilight days of World War I, the major countries convened in Versailles, France to determine the end of the Great War. President Woodrow Wilson brought a 14 point plan dubbed Wilson’s Deal in...

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6th-8th Grade History: Industrial Revolution Inventions

The American Industrial Revolution took place from 1790-1870. During this time hundreds of inventions were created aiming to help a variety of problems. Explore some of these industrial revolution...

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4th-5th Grade History Activity: The Road to Revolution

The road to Revolution was long and difficult. Many actions were taken before the American colonies decided that declaring independence was the best option. Review some of the laws that were passed by...

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6th-8th Grade Science: Viral Infections

You may be aware that there are both bacterial and viral infections. Bacterial infections are living things and can usually be treated with antibiotics. Viruses, like the common cold, are technically...

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4th-5th Grade Science Activity: Deep Sea Sub

Hop in your deep sea sub and travel to the bottom of the ocean. Explore the ecosystem at each depth level and learn how different species are able to survive in each unique condition. Dive! Dive! Dive!...

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6th-8th Grade History Activity: Golden Age Painters

The 17th century is widely known as the Dutch Golden Age of painting, as well as the Baroque period in art. Use the activity below to learn about two popular, Dutch Golden Age painters, Judith Leyster...

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1st Grade Reading Activity: Basketball Spelling Game

Shoot for a high score in this basketball-themed spelling game. Review the list of words and choose one or all three lists of words to practice. Start the game and listen to each word carefully, then...

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6th-8th Grade History Activity: George Frideric Handel

Learn about one of the great composers and songwriters from Germany, George Frideric Handel. Handel was dissuaded from music at a young age, but it continued to be a passion of his and he became one of...

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6th-8th Grade Math: Quadratic Formula Explained

The quadratic formula is a standard equation in algebra that can solve most quadratic equations. Review the equation and then practice by plugging in your own numbers and replacing the ‘A’, ‘B’ and...

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1st Grade Science Activity: Identify Insects Activity

Dr. Wigglesworth is an entomologist, or a scientist who studies insects. In this activity, you’ll take on the role of lab assistant by helping him identify insects. First sort the list of animals and...

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3rd Grade Math Activity: Circles in the Sand

Watch this fun animation all about circles. Learn all about the radius, diameter and circumference of circles and the amazing “almost magic” trick to measuring the circumference of any circle, large or...

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6th-8th Grade History Activity: Mapping America – Turn of the 20th Century

During the turn of the 20th century there was a great migration to the United States. This influx of immigrants led to the growth of cities. In this activity, learn about the people who migrated to the...

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6th-8th Grade History Activity: Mapping America – The Great Depression &...

The years 1919-1945 were a very trying period for the United States. The Great Depression, huge migration movements due to the dust bowl, more women joining the workforce, and the American involvement...

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6th-8th Grade History Activity: Mapping America – The Cold War & The Baby Boom

Post World War II saw a spike in the US population due to the ‘Baby Boom’. This led to the suburbanization of America as soldiers returning from war were looking to settle down and start families. At...

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3rd Grade Math Activity: Circle Activity

Learn about the parts of a circle, including the radius and diameter, in this circle activity. When you’re finished, try to find examples of circles around your house. Click here for full screen This...

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Online Learning Math: Probability Example

Interested in learning more about what online learning looks like? Use the animation below to experience a sample of how an online teacher uses technology to interact with her students and teach them...

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5th Grade Science Overview

Here is a brief overview of a science course from the K12 curriculum. This interactive activity in particular will allow you to explore what is included in the 5th Grade Science course. You can view...

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4th-5th Grade History Activity: Revolutions Around the World

Most people are familiar with the American Revolution, when the colonies seceded from the British Empire. Many countries around the world also have had revolutions where they rebelled against their...

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4th-5th Grade History Activity: Colonial Brochure

Travel back in time to when America was still young and just 13 colonies. While the 13 colonies had similarities they were also different in many ways in regard to politics, geography, climate,...

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Kindergarten Math Activity: Telling Time

Practice telling time with Serena in this activity. Watch as the second, minute, and hour hand move to determine how many of each make up a unit of time. Use this interactive clock to continue to...

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Kindergarten Math Activity: Calendar Craze

We’ve covered clocks and telling time, now lets learn about dates and calendars. Follow Serena as she explains the difference between days, weeks, and months. Be sure to download your free printable...

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2nd Grade Science Activity: Richter Scale Activity

Charles Richter  and Beno Gutenberg were seismologists in 1935. They both worked in California, the state that experiences the second most earthquakes of any US state, surpassed only by Alaska. The...

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Kindergarten Reading Activity: Practice Prepositions

Under, over, next to, near, far. All of these are ways to describe orientation, and they are also words called prepositions. Follow the instructions as you are tasked with placing an object in a...

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6th–8th Grade History Activity: Mapping the Growth of Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world, in regard to landmass, and is responsible for 1/8 of Earth’s inhabited land area. Its peoples’ history can be traced back to nomadic times, and it has since...

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6th–8th Grade History Activity: Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer was a German painter and artist during the Northern Renaissance period. He was famous for experimenting with techniques to create art. He popularized making prints of paintings which...

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6th–8th Grade History Activity: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Incident

During the early 20th century, many immigrants came to the United States from Europe. Many of these people found work, but due to the supply of workers available many workers made sacrifices in order...

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3rd Grade History Activity: Renaissance Flashcards

Review more than 20 facts on the Elizabethan Era, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment with these Renaissance flashcards. The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and...

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3rd Grade History Activity: Age of Exploration Trivia Game

Do you think you know everything about the Age of Exploration? Then test your knowledge or challenge a friend in this trivia game. You and your opponent will first pick a character from the time...

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6th–8th Grade History Activity: Renaissance Art Timeline

The Renaissance Period lasted from the beginning of the 14th century through the 17th century and spanned most of the Eastern Hemisphere. Use the interactive map below to discover Renaissance Art from...

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3rd Grade History Activity: Renaissance Trivia

The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The period originated in Europe but spread east over the centuries. During this time, we see huge accomplishments in...

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3rd Grade History Activity: Renaissance Empires Trivia

The Renaissance is the period of time between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The period originated in Europe but spread east over the centuries. During this time, we see huge accomplishments in...

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6th–8th Grade History Activity: Age of Discovery Timeline

The Age of Discovery was a time between the fifteenth and seventeenth century. During this time, new lands were discovered, new inventions created, and accepted ideas were questioned. Interact with the...

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4th–5th Grade History Activity: New York After the Civil War

Use the interactive image below to discover the living conditions in New York after the Civil War. There were many elements that led to poor sanitation in the city, including horses and other animals...

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3rd Grade History Activity: Revolution and Unification around the World

Many Americans are familiar with the American Civil War, but do not realize that other countries have also had internal struggles that led to dramatic changes for the countries and the world as a...

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American History Activity: America between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars

This is a great activity portraying the changes America went through starting with the end of the American Revolution to the conclusion of America’s own internal revolution: the Civil War. First, mark...

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World History: Women’s Suffrage

Review historic milestones that made advancements in the struggle for equal rights for women around the world. First, see if you can put the six events that took place between 1840–1930 in order. After...

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1st Grade Reading Activity: Spelling Game Show

You are the next contestant on the spelling game show. Choose a category and point value then correct sentences, choose the correct spelling and spot what’s wrong in a sentence to earn points. For some...

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4th–5th Grade History Activity: Revolution Flashcards

Test your knowledge by identifying prominent figures from revolutions around the world. These revolution flashcards will pose a question with the person’s portrait and name on the back. Can you get...

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Math Activity: Interactive Graphs

Graphs are great tools for visualizing data. In this activity you can create and print three types of categorical graphs using your own data: circle graphs, bar graphs and double bar graphs. Circle...

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6th-8th Grade History: Johannes Gutenberg

Johannes Gutenberg was the son of a coin minter. After seeing how coins were pressed he wondered if he could create a similar process to make books. Read the passages and watch the animations to...

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6th-8th Grade History: Architecture Around the World

Explore architecture around the world and how these buildings’ designers were both engineers and artists. Explore nine famous buildings and learn about the architects who designed them. Click the time...

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2nd Grade History Game: Roman History Trivia

Test your knowledge on Roman history in this  trivia game. Choose your character and travel to ancient Rome. Choose a category and see if you can answer each question in the given amount of time. Play...

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6th-8th Grade History Activity: Magazine Maker

Travel back to the 1950s and create a magazine using our Magazine Maker tool. Choose your magazine’s name, select the article topics, and choose from several pictures. Then write your own articles! You...

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New K12 Activity

See example of K12’s newest activity for students:     The post New K12 Activity appeared first on Learning Liftoff.

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