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Where are the Famous Women in History?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate sexism in history by identifying important women from the U.S.  For this women's equality lesson, students discuss why they remember more men in the history of the U.S. than women.  Students compare women's and men's...
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Persuade Me

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop their writing skills. For this writing strategies lesson, students examine persuasive writing techniques on order to write persuasive mailers.
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The Powhatan Indians' English Boy

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write a historical fiction narrative. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, 6th graders read the historical fiction Henry Spelman: The Powhatan Indians' English Boy. Students write a piece from the point of view of the...
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Flip Camera Christmas Lessons and Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 7th
Students use a Flip camera to complete various projects about Christmas. In this Christmas and technology lesson plan, students write and record letters to Santa. Students write letters to Christmas characters and record them. Students...
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Speak Out!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider their opinions on various topics and issues related to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Then, focusing on one specific topic, each student supports his or her opinions in a...
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Herbs: Healthy Alternatives or Bad Medicine??

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students compare herbal and pharmaceutical remedies for common ailments.
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That's News to Me!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read about the Newseum and create their own museum exploring various aspects of news media.
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Using History to Teach Tolerance: A Ripple of Hope

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate the prejudice and racism that has existed in the U.S. for centuries by attending a field trip.  In this equality lesson, students visit the Tolerance Museum and discuss the history of the U.S.  Students write a poem...
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Let's Make Stew!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate how to create a vegetable garden and complete related activities. In this vegetable garden lesson, students receive agriculture notebooks to complete vocabulary for the gardening lesson. Students read 'Still-Life...
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Marshland Ecosystem

For Teachers K - 12th
Students classify animals based on their physical characteristics and eating habits.  In this animal identification lesson plan, students investigate the life forms shown on a Parisian ceramic basin, and discover ecosystem the artist was...
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Interviewing for Information

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct interviews of Utah drivers representing different age groups. They transcribe this information for other members of their group to use it as a reference.
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Freedom of Press or Bulletproof Vests?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the extent to which a person go for his ideals, focusing on one man's pursuit of free speech in Thailand. They, in groups, respond to five questions related to the article and based on the theme of free speech.
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The View

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the structure and purpose of Op-Ed pieces in the newspaper. They then write Op-Eds from the perspectives of United States presidents on important issues of their day.
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Tabloid Traditions

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students explore the role the supermarket tabloids play in the United States. They review United States history and explore how some events have been transformed into popular culture.
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The New Kids on the Blog

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners consider the role of a critic by creating top ten lists for arts-related topics and participate in a simulated blog activity. They write newpaper articles to accompany their top ten lists and submit them for publication.

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