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Bonfire Night
Students study the history of Bonfire Night in the UK which commemorates the Gunpowder Plot in which Guy Fawkes and his men attempted to detonate the Houses of Parliament in London. They complete a variety of activities including jigsaw...
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April's Fools Day
Students examine the activities associated with April Fool's Day. They read and explain the jokes and hoaxes from around the world using their own words. They create their own jokes that could be used on April 1.
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Halloween
Students study the customs and superstitions of the Halloween holiday. They look at the origin of the Halloween, read poems, play games, and discuss readings such as Harry Potter and the works of Stephen King.
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Technology for Learning
Students examine how technology has changed the way students learn and study. They complete a number of tasks including matching activities, reading about MP3 players, discussing the effects of technology, and finally, designing...
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UK Educational System
Students examine the educational system in the United Kingdom. They look at the different school stages and national exams. They compare the educational system in their own country with that of the UK. They go to a website that reunites...
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A Multicultural Society
Students examine the various ethnic minorities that make up the population of the UK. They complete a questionnaire, read a handout and answer discussion questions, describe their own ethnic group, and develop a list of ways they could...
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Diwali - My Favorite Festival
Students investigate the Hindu festival of Diwali. They discuss Autumn festivals from around the world, read and match headings to paragraphs on a handout, develop a list of superstitions, and interview another student about their...
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Sleeping Habits
Students examine the issues of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation in the UK population. They develop a list of words connected to sleep, participate in a class mingle/questionnaire about sleeping habits, take a sleep quiz, and draw...
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Music
Students examine different types of music and discuss the issue of whether downloading music from the Internet should be allowed. They create a music alphabet, develop a list of words connected to music, participate in a "Music Find...
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Respect the Beach
Students work together to compare and contrast sand particles. They identify what sand grains are composed of as well. They complete writing activities to complete the lesson.
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Comparing Creation Stories
Students compare and contrast creation stories in different cultures. They write a creative story and design a visual aid showing what their new civilization would look like.
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Meteorology Madness
Students probe the dynamic weather changes through several hands-0n activities in this seven lessons unit. The hydrologic cycle, clouds, atmosphere, air movement, fronts, and forecasting form the components presented in this unit.
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Mythical Mayhem
Students explore Greek and Roman mythology in this five lessons unit. Common gods, their roles in the myth and stories of the era are surveyed as students take on the personality of a mythical character.
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Life Giving Rivers
Students examine the world's rivers in this six lessons unit which mingles science with social studies. The dynamic forces that create erosion in nature are also seen as habitats and ecosystems that are affected by environmental and man...
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The "Write" Stuff: Third Grade Strategies and Conventions
Students analyze the writing process through the ten lessons of this unit. The expository lessons address topic and detail sentences, paragraph organization and development, note taking, reports and letter writing.
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Levers and Pulleys and Gears, Oh My!
Students explore the difference between compound and simple machines in this six lessons of this unit. The purpose and importance of a variety of types of simple machines and the effects of friction are investigated.
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A Tour Through China
Students explore the culture, development, inventions, and geography of China in the seven lessons of this unit. The teachings of Confucius are examined and the celebrations for the Chinese New Year are inspected.
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Heavens to Betsy There Sure are a Lot of Sayings!!
Students explore a variety of sayings and phrases used in the English language in the seventeen lessons of this unit. Through visual, auditory, and kinestic activities, students are immersed in the study of the English language.
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History Biographies
Students explore the life and the contributions of five people from U.S. history in the five lessons of this unit. james Madison, Dolly Madison, Sequoyah, Harriet Tubman, and Clara Barton are presented to students for exploration and...
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Storytelling
Students explore the origins of folktales, fairytales, myths, legends, fables, and folktales in the ten lessons of this unit. A storytelling festival is held to feature the results of the variety of activities presented in the unit.
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The Basis for Our Moral Code (Judaism and Christianity)
Students consider the history and significance of the Judao-Christian culture through this nine lesson unit. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are reenacted as students unearth some of the foundations of our Western Culture.
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CSAP Preparation: "Strike While the Iron is Hot"
Students survey several concepts in literature, science, history, and geography as a preparation for the CSAP standardized testing experience. This nine lesson unit provides exposure to the format and content of the test.
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Earth: The Water Planet
Students elicit data on the water cycle, ocean topography, and island formation in this six lesson unit. The ocean floor and the properties of water are examined through a variety of discussions and hands-on experiments.
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"Et tu, Brute?" - The Characters, Conflict and Historical context of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Students analyze the Shakespearian play, "Julius Caesar" in this seven lesson unit. Through readings, hands-on projects, and the study of plot development, comparisons are made to the movie and the historical records available.