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The Conquest of the Aztec Civilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the classroom atlases, the Internet or textbooks to draw a freehand map. They work in groups using the maps in the book The Broken Spears (Portilla) and The Conquest of New Spain (Diaz) to draw a freehand map identifying...
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A Recipe for Reading: Asian Style Rice and Eggs

For Teachers 6th
Learners read, write about, and cook with rice in this home economics lesson. They reflect on the experience eating rice at home or in other ethnic foods.
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Early Settlements

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars embark on a journey through colonial times.  In this early settlement activity, students come to understand what life was like for the settlers in the early colonies. Young scholars research and create projects...
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The Westward Movement

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students study the westward movement through examining stamps. In this westward movement lesson plan, students draw conclusions, determine cause and effect relationships and examine the westward movement of the United States by...
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A Taste of the Caribbean

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to the foods and traditions of the Caribbean. In groups, they brainstorm their own definition of culture and review the physical and political geography of the Caribbean. They spend time sampling different foods...
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Exploring the Poetry of Pablo Nueruda

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read selected poems by Pablo Neruda. They also read short biographies of the author online to gain a better knowledge of the types of adversity Neruda faced throughout his lifetime. They begin to explore the concept of imagery...
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Manifest Destiny Questions

For Students 8th - 11th
In this Westward Expansion worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions about America's vision of Manifest Destiny and its effects.
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?Que ser de nosotros? (What Will Become of Us?)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners discuss uses of a pumpkin. They fill out graphic organizers. Students listen as the teacher reads a story, and participate by repeating sounds the objects make as the story progresses. One student narrates the story while others...
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Games for Culminating Activity

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students need to be creative in developing an activity that will help other students review the information studied in the past four weeks. They will work effectively in groups to develop a culminating activity and to play other groups'...
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Age of Iron Theme of Rules and Order

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Age of Iron. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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A New World and the Emergence of a New Race

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study specific terms and concepts about the discovery of America. They improve their history knowledge about some Latin American regions and their map and geography skills of the New World. They describe what is meant by...
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Controversial Columbus

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the controversial role of Christopher Columbus. In this Christopher Columbus lesson, 7th graders determine what Columbus was like and what his motivations were as they research print and Internet sources.
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The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra.
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Because I Could Not Stop for Death Questions

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on "Because I Could Not Stop for Death," by Emily Dickinson.
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Diving into the Wreck Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Diving into the Wreck."
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Dream-Land Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Dream-Land," by Edgar Allan Poe.
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Goblin Market Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on Rossetti's "Goblin Market."
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I Heard a Fly Buzz – When I Died – Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "I heard a Fly buzz – when I died –."
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In a Station of the Metro Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "In a Station of the Metro."
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I, Too, Sing America Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "I, Too, Sing America."
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La Belle Dame Sans Merci Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "La Belle Dame Sans Merci."
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The Lamb Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading reflection worksheet, students consider the content and themes of William Blake's "The Lamb as they respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the poem.
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Mending Wall Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions that require them to analyze the poem "Mending Wall," by Robert Frost. Questions require students to consider whether they would rather be the...
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The Negro Speaks of Rivers Theme of Race

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this poetry analysis worksheet, students explore the theme of race in the Langston Hughes "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," as they read an excerpt about the perspectives that black people throughout history have taken with regards to...

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