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Investigating Sources-Artifacts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss artifacts. For this social science lesson, students realize that artifacts can help one in determining about the person the artifacts belonged to. Students will be put into small groups and will look at objects from a...
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A Day in the Life of a San Francisco Native Animal

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners write from an animal's perspective. In this writing lesson students explore the landscape of San Francisco prior to the arrival of the explorers. Learners research animals indigenous to the area.
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Rivers and Streams

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this rivers and streams worksheet, students explore how rivers and streams react with the environment. Students also study where the major rivers flow in their local areas. Activities are provided that help students visualize the...
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The Tom Cruise Wedding

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Scholars read a newspaper article about Tom Cruise's wedding to Katie Holmes in 2006. They define vocabulary words, complete comprehension worksheets, and analyze use of the present perfect and passive in the article. Individuals write...
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J. Paul Getty Trust

Narrating a Family Tradition

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
After examining a piece of art, scholars discuss what they see, paying close attention to details and space. A read-aloud introduces the topic of family traditions. Pupils interview their family members about a tradition in preparation...
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Government: Balance of Power

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct Internet research about the governmental balance of power. They create Kidspiration projects demonstrating the workings of the three branches of government. They compare U.S. democracy with other forms of government.
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Space Awareness

Let's Map the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Before maps went mobile, people actually had to learn how to read maps. Pupils look at map elements in order to understand how to read them and locate specific locations. Finally, young cartographers discover how to make aerial maps.
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Scholastic

Biographical History

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Elementary learners study and research an important historical figure. They research a historical figure and use a four square organizer to take notes. They develop a timeline and poem that reflects the life of the historical figure....
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Pick Life Goals

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore their life goals. They develop their own set of Life-Goals with teacher guidance. Students develop a list of good goals they have for school. They discuss the goals they developed.
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Creating An African Style Mask

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate the different types of African masks that are found using the internet to perform research. They draw four different images based on the images downloaded. Students must cite sources used using MLA formatting.
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Bully Quiz- What Would You Do?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In this bullying quiz worksheet, students answer questions to determine what they would do if they or another person is being bullied. They answer 8 multiple choice questions before going over the suggested answers.
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Atlantic Rainforest Weather Facts!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this rainforest fact worksheet, students learn about rainforest weather by participating in a question/answer group activity. There are 8 questions on small cards and 8 corresponding answers. Students with questions circulate...
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BioEd Online

Nutritional Challenges

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Eating healthy can be a challenge, especially for people with special dietary needs. After learning about standard nutritional needs for adults, learners take on the role of a dietician and work together to create a menu for one of the...
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Working in Photographs

For Teachers K - 6th
Students analyze illustrations of workers in the 19th and 20th centuries. For this social science lesson, students examine photographs of workers and identify the types of work that were available in the 19th century compared to the 20th...
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Where in the World is Mrs. Waffenschmidt? #1

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this reading clues to discover the location of a famous tourist place and country worksheet, learners read to find out "Where in the World Is Mrs. Waffenschmidt?". Learners write 1 answer.
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Where in the World Is Mrs. Waffenschmidt? #3

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this solving the location worksheet, students read a paragraph of clues about the tower Mrs. Waffenschmidt is visiting and the country where it is located. Students write 1 short answer.
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Land Use and Lawmaking in California

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the laws of using land.  In this California Government lesson, students examine the many uses of land in California and find an environmental issue they care about.  Students write a letter to a politician based on...
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Prejudice

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read story, Nipper, and explore and demonstrate understanding of concept of prejudice. Students create definition of prejudice, and describe negative experiences they may have had with people who are different from themselves,...
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Dual place names in Australia

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss landmarks commonly found on maps. They are divided into two groups, and asked to draw a map for a friend who hasn't been to the area. Group A may use street and place names, group B may not. Students discuss the role of...
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Bullying Skit with Music

For Teachers 5th - 8th
A simple lesson focusing on bullying, and how some students don't even realize that they are bullying someone. A cleverly-written song is embedded. After singing it a few times, the class discusses each of the verses as they pertain to...
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Festive Season

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research various cultural and religious festivals celebrated and observed by Australians, describing common elements and identifying adaptations that have been made for life in Australia.
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Your identity, your heritage

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students list memorable moments fro childhood. They complete the worksheet "Your identity, your heritage." Students look a sites regarding genealogy and discuss information about their families' genealogy or heritage. Students visit the...
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Playing the Game

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students view a video "Playing the Game" which depicts racial conflict, including name-calling, taking place during a basketball game at a high school. They discuss and role play situations suggested by the video. Students complete...
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Identify Cultural Influences - Hiawatha

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore Native American life and culture. For this Native American lesson, students watch a video segment pertaining to The Song of Hiawatha, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Students discuss Native American culture and create...