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Imperialism and Expansion: Student Activities

ABC-CLIO student activities combine a rich array of primary and secondary sources, background information, and key questions to engage students in a deep exploration of a topic. This specially curated collection offers an introduction to themes of imperialism and expansion, preparing students to understand how these intertwined phenomena have shaped the course of world history.

Debating Manifest Destiny

Activity - Educator Guide

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Lewis and Clark and the Nez Percé

Activity - Focus on Primary Sources

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Asoka and Buddhist Teachings

Activity - Collect and Organize Information

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Belgium and the Congo Free State

Activity - Synthesize Information

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Professional Development

Teaching Writing Skills

Part of every ABC-CLIO database, the Academic Success Corner is dedicated to enhancing your approach to teaching core academic skills. In this collection, educators will find a wealth of strategies, tips, and tools to cultivate effective student research and writing. Whether you are a seasoned educator looking to refine your teaching techniques or a new teacher eager to build a strong foundation in guiding students through the writing process, these resources offer a valuable roadmap.

Tools for Avoiding Plagiarism

In this lesson, students will learn about what constitutes different types of plagiarism and practice integrating outside material into their own writing, taking care to provide correct attribution.

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Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

This lesson helps students strengthen their understanding of the distinction between quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing outside texts, as well as how to effectively incorporate each method into their own writing.

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The Art of the Thesis Statement

This lesson serves as an introduction for students learning how to craft an effective argumentative thesis statement that (1) identifies the writer's persuasive purpose, and (2) provides an essay with overall cohesion and focus.

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The Quotation Sandwich

In this lesson, students will apply strategies for interacting with outside source material in their own writing, using the model of a "quotation sandwich." A video tutorial and handout introduce students to several options for engaging with others' ideas and the accompanying exercise helps them put the concepts into practice.

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Fall Festivals

Incorporate seasonal themes and world cultures into your curriculum with these reference articles exploring the rich cultural traditions of autumnal festivities around the world!