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Civil War Photojournalism: A Record of War
Learners view photographs of the Civil War. In this photojournalism lesson, students look at Mathew Brady's photographs of the Civil War. They discover the evolution of photographic equipment and analyze Civil War photographs.
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Cinco de Mayo - What is it?
Students, after examining why the fiesta Cinco de Mayo is celebrated, plan a fiesta that includes invitations, games, music, paper flowers, flags and a menu of authentic foods. By completing this assignment, they enhance their education...
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A Town on the Move
Learners evaluate the moving of buildings, then read a news article about one town relocating building to save their economy. In this economics and current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with a...
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Creative Can Sculptures Help Feed the Hungry
Students look at pictures of Canstruction sculptures, then read a news article about the construction of these canned food sculptures. In this current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces the article with pictures of winning...
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Bizarre Food
Students research foods from other countries. In this multicultural food instructional activity, students view a list of foods that kings and queens ate on an overhead transparency and go to the website www.jamessolheim.com/teachers1.htm...
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Multiple Intelligences and The Illinois & Michigan Canal
Third graders engage in a wide variety of cross-curricular activities designed to give them a thorough understanding of the history of the Illinois & Michigan Canal. There are a very nice set of activities included in this plan!
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Lives of Native Americans and Settlers
Students assess the effect of contact between the Native Americans and Europeans after 1492. They explore the lives of the early European colonists and the Native Americans living along the East Coast of North America. Lesson contains...
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Volunteering Requires Freedom of Choice
Students explore ways to volunteer. In this volunteerism and philanthropy lesson, students brainstorm how the early Americans benefited from philanthropy, then discuss how others benefit from our philanthropy and how we choose ways to...
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Trip to a Nursing Home
Students participate in a field trip to a nursing home. In this character education lesson, students visit a local nursing home and bring the residents cards or crafts that they made.
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Journal Writing
Learners investigate the life of Martha Wayles Jefferson. In this American history lesson, students examine excerpts of the journals kept by Thomas Jefferson's wife. Learners infer what life at Monticello may have been like....
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The Story of Last Names
Students examine the origins of common last names. In this lesson on last names, students read about how last names came to be and examine the meaning behind a few common last names.
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Countries of Africa
Students study the coutries of Africa. In this African American history, small groups of students research a different country, color the country on the map of Africa, write a paragraph about the country, and draw pictures of its flag.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Students participate in various activities which address Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson, students are exposed to Hebrew songs and construct Haiku poems about Yom Kippur.
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Early America
Students explore what a leader represents. In this social science instructional activity, students discuss what the traits, qualities, or characteristics are of a leader. Students also understand that leaders existed in America's past...
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Progressive City Planners
Learners plan cities. In this environmental racism instructional activity, students design imaginary cities taking into consideration the amenities and environmental hazards that exist. Learners discuss city planning challenges.
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Community of caring Service Projects
Young scholars identify needs within the community. In this community service lesson, students look around their community for areas that are in need of service/assistance. Young scholars contact the appropriate people and...
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Students research the importance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson, students are introduced to the meaning behind these Jewish holidays and identify geography of Israel.
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Passing Notes
Students demonstrate how to give compliments. In this character education lesson, students are given an envelope with strips of paper to write compliments on. Students are asked to give one compliment to each classmate. The students...
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The Golden Rule of Reciprocity
Young scholars explore The Golden Rule of Reciprocity from various religions. For this religious beliefs lesson, students examine various religious quotes and summarize the idea of The Golden Rule in a sentence.
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Overglaze Decoration on Tile
Young scholars explore majolica. For this art and history lesson, students glaze and decorate pottery using the decorative ceramic technique of Majolica. Young scholars discuss visual arts and make connections with history.
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China: People and Places
Students compare the Chinese and English languages. In this Chinese language lesson, students identify how the writing system in China uses different characters than the letters in the English language. Students practice rewriting...
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Create a Holiday: What Will it Be?
Students study holidays and culture. In this customs and traditions lesson plan, students create their own holiday based on traditions and holidays that different cultures currently practice.
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Mapping Your State's Role in the Vietnam War
Students recognize reasons to celebrate Memorial Day. Students create a map of victims of the VIetnam War. Using the internet, students research information about soldiers from their state who were killd in action in Vietnam. Students...
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Fifty States Field Day
Young scholars explore the 50 states in preparation for a special field day. On the actual field day, the oldest students in the school manage each of 50 physical activity stations. They share information about each state and introduce...