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Why is this night different from all other nights?

This is a question asked at every Seder, the Jewish feast that celebrates the Exodus. Holding a Seder in your classroom is a meaningful way to teach non-Jewish as well as Jewish students about Passover and its significance.

Published by Noreen (2838 pts) on Nov 12, 2009 to
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Ancient Canaan, The Exodus And Babylon: A Lesson Plan

This article provides a social studies lesson plan on the geography of Ancient Palestine and modern day Israel. The lesson provides students with background on Abraham, the Exodus from Egypt, the divided Kingdoms and the eventual Jewish Diaspora following the captivity in Babylon. (Map Project)

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History Lesson Plan: The Siege of Vicksburg

The fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was the culmination of a year-long Union campaign to wrest control of the Mississippi from the Confederacy and split it in two. This lesson plan is an overview of the importance of Vicksburg in the ultimate victory of the Union cause.

Published by Curt Smothers (6013 pts) on Oct 28, 2009 to
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Who Stands Behind a Dud?

A lesson plan on World War II revolving around a quote from a U.S. soldier regarding shells that turned out to be duds. The lesson has students examine the use of forced verses voluntary labor during the war.

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Lesson Plan for History: The Second Inauguration Speech of Abraham Lincoln

On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inauguration address. The Civil War was about to end, and Lincoln wanted to set the tone for national reconciliation. This lesson plan focuses on important aspects of Lincoln's speech, which analyzed the causes of War.

Published by Curt Smothers (6013 pts) on Oct 28, 2009 to
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Beginnings of Civilization Lesson Plan

Where did civilization begin? The four earliest known civilizations developed in fertile river valleys. This world history, social studies lesson plan looks at the where and why of the beginning of civilization.

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History Lesson Plan: The Fall of Atlanta

The fall of Atlanta, Georgia, was the fulfillment of General Sherman’s mission.That mission, as stated by Sherman’s superior, General Grant, was to inflict “all the damage you can against (the South’s) War resources.” This lesson plan focuses on the fall of Atlanta and its importance to the Union.

Published by Curt Smothers (6013 pts) on Oct 26, 2009 to
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Cooperative Learning Lesson Plan

Part of a two-part series covering the history of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the specific issues surrounding the current turmoil. This lesson plan allows to students to be creative with a group activity while the lesson plan in part one deals with the history of the conflict.

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History Lesson Plan: The Battle of Antietam

The Battle of Antietam is perhaps the most crucial in its importance in changing the course of the American Civil War. This lesson plan focuses on why students should appreciate what happened at Antietam and its connection to the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed southern slaves.

Published by Curt Smothers (6013 pts) on Oct 26, 2009 to
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History Lesson Plan: The Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was the biggest and most deadly battle of the US Civil War. Robert E. Lee led his army north into Pennsylvania and used it up in a three-day battle that would end the South's hopes for independence. This lesson plan focuses on the battle and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

Published by Curt Smothers (6013 pts) on Oct 22, 2009 to
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