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Ecosystems

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students role play as members of interest group with a stake in a local land use issue. In preparation for the town hall meeting, students research their issue and gather pertinent information to persuade their audience.
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Exploration of Civil War Webquest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the internet to research what life was like for Confederate and Union soldiers in a specific battle of interest to them. In groups, they complete a webquest on the battle in which one represents a Confederate soldier and the...
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Immigration

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write a 2-3 page essay explaining the problems of refugees in the world today. They explain where in the world this is happening, why the refugees are leaving their homeland, where they are going, and what happens to them...
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Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Webquest

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students choose a country to research. They incorporate a graphic organizer like Kidspiration/Inspiration to plan their research. Students create a presentation using Keynote or an Apple works table to present their information to the...
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The Walker Social Skills Curriculum

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students, who are considered delinquent, prepare for the behavioral demands and expectations in society. They develop skills needed for social support networks, friendships and adjusting to social situations.
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Immigration Explorations, Part I

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students visit a number of web sites on immigration created by other Students, evaluate types of research used, structure of sites, and what types of information were included.
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Post Office Stamps

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research and analyze how communication has changed over time. They chart communication developments on a timeline, and create commemorative stamps depicting forms of communication.
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American History Research with Visual Timeline

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research from a Washington, D.C. landmark, write a three page paper, then create a project depicting their topics to go on a time-line.
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Lesson Plan on Benjamin Franklin

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders utilize Internet research methods to gather information about the inventions of Benjamin Franklin. They prepare oral reports and present them to the class incorporating at least one visual aid.
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African Americans: 1800 - 1870

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore living and working environment of both slave and free African Americans from places throughout the United States.
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What Can We Do to Help End Hunger?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the problem of hunger and malnutrition. After discussing heroes, students select and describe those who worked against poverty or hunger to make a positive difference. An opportunity is given for students to participate...
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Ramadan

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research Ramadan and festivals from other faiths using the religious festivals guide. They use information from the guide and Fatemeh's Press Pack to write a letter to the Football Association explaining why Abraham Moss...
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Enigmas

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research "mystery" topics such as Easter Island, Bermuda Triangle and the Loch Ness Monster. Students brainstorm mysteries and explore the one of their choosing. They write a short report and share what they have learned with...
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Alaska Trade

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students spend two days traveling throughout Alaska, trading as they go. They explore universal principles related to trade and commerce while studying about Alaska's geography and indigenous people. At the end of the lesson, students...
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Historical Events in Utah History

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders choose a topic they are interested in related to the history of Utah. Using the internet, they research the topic making sure to cite where they gathered the information and take notes. To end the lesson, they write their...
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What Responsibilities Accompany Our Rights?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students are able to explain the importance of the fulfillment of responsibilities by citizens if everyone's rights are to be protected and able to describe specific responsibilities associated with five essential rights of citizens.
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Comparing Time Periods in U.S. History: The Ashford Project

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use a "fact book" comparing periods in American history then students create a picture to illustrate their assigned periods. # # students use their pictures and concept maps to write expository paragraphs about their...
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The Renaissance

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the rise of the Renaissance and the contributions and roles of various groups such as ancient Greeks, Muslim scholars, the aristocracy, the Catholic Church, and tradesmen. They develop and write a report on a...
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Where, Oh Where, Has That Water Gone?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars study the benefits of reservoirs while locating and identifying water sources that flow into Tuttle Creek Reservior.
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State Economy Chart

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a 3D Pie graph using the Chart Wizard in Excel to represent their assigned states' data. They discuss the similarities and differences between states, and form a hypothesis on the relationship between location and...
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Exploring our Community

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research the geography and history of Los Angeles and its surrounding communities.
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Learning the 50 States

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students become familiar with all 50 states over the course of ten days.
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Outlining Transportation#139

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine how people, products, and ideas travel. They create an outline using the proper format after completing a class brainstorming session about means of transportation.
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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.