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Isoseismal Maps

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the difference between magnitude and intensity in earthquakes. They complete map work and write a first hand account of a person living in each level of intensity on the Modified Mercalli Scale.
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Just Look at Our Shoes

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students complete cross-curricular activities using a shoe theme. In this cross-curricular lesson, students explore various systems, examine open and closed systems, and examine product life cycles.
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Canada and its Trading Partners

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students identify the relationship between Canada and its trading partners. They use two data sources, Canadian Statistics and E-STAT, on the Statistics Canada website to explore the growing importance of trade in general.
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The Beautiful People of Africa

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover the people of Africa by creating a PowerPoint presentation.  In this African culture lesson, students utilize the Internet to investigate a specific African tribe and their specific location, culture, and way of life....
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Bringing Peace to the Balkans, Piece by Piece

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how the bond of traditions became the binding force of nationalism for which the Serbian forces now fight at the cost of the lives and livelihoods of ethnic Albanians. explore human rights issues surrounding the conflict...
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Postcards from Somewhere

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students correspond with e-pals about their community. In this cross curriculum geography, technology, and literacy lesson, students complete a postcard webquest about their home location including local photographs. Students e-mail...
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Bio-Poems and U.S. History

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners explore U.S. History by writing poems. In this United States leader biography lesson, students identify elements needed to create a good poem, and write a Bio-Poem about themselves. Learners utilize the same form to write a...
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Snow, Sweat and Tears

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners, in pairs, explore the sports featured at the Winter Olympics and prepare related news broadcasts.
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You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover, But Can You Judge a Book By Its First Line? #2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this literature/book analysis learning exercise, students read one sentence which is the beginning of a book. Students then answer 6 questions based on this one sentence, predicting what it will be about and other story elements. They...
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Words That Hold Court

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students recognize the importance of the Supreme Court. In this legal terminology lesson plan, students define a list of words to understand the Supreme Court and the language used in cases. Students revise a case summary.
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You've Got Mail: Letter Writing Lessons and More

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Learning about mail and letter writing can lead students on an educational journey that can be rewarding.
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It's All in the Family with Mother's & Father's Day

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students interview family members to make a family tree for a Mother's or Father's Day card. In this family tree lesson plan, students read Love You Forever and discuss love within families. Students view Genealogy Resources on the...
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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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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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