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Time Capsule Survey

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Here's a fun way to incorporate technology into your curriculum. E-mail each of your class members a picture and 10 questions about the photo. Individuals then imagine the story behind the image and e-mail back their responses. Although...
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Nonfiction Text: Comprehension Practice

For Students 7th - 10th
A New York Times article about a 15-year-old style maven who in 2011 launched the fashion magazine "Rookie," based on her blog, makes high-interest nonfiction reading for secondary learners. This page asks 9 comprehension questions...
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Sunderland: Discovering Cities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholars investigate a local city (Sunderland) by participating in a discussion. They explore the different elements of the UK city by identifying the industrial and economic aspects. They also read an interview of two people speaking...
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Eyes in the Sky

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the use of satellites. In this research lesson, students discuss the history of satellites and how we use the information today. They will conduct interviews with older adults who have lived in the changing times from...
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Older, Wiser, and Making a Difference

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on an adult who plays a significant role in their lives. They conduct peer interviews and write newspaper articles about these important individuals.
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Living History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate historic events through the eyes of people who were their age when the event happened. Through personal interviews, students gain insights on the impact of these events on these people's lives and on the world at large.
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Performance Poppers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the controversies surrounding the use of performance-enhancing supplements in sports by interviewing athletes and writing feature articles that compare the skills required to compete in different sports.
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Class Directory

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a class directory of stories written by students about other students in the class. They conduct interviews with classmates in order to write stories titled "Important Things to Know About...".
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iPod Reporters

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students develop a topic for a class newspaper article and set up an interview with someone involved in the issue. They record the interview using an iPod with a voice recorder then use direct quotes for their article. As a whole...
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"One Giant Leap for Mankind"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the significance of the Apollo 11 lunar landing by interviewing an adult for memories of the mission. They incorporate their interviews into news articles as 'journalists' in July 1969 to document this historic 'step for...
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Timeline of Extreme Weather Events

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research and chart extreme weather events on a timeline. For this extreme weather lesson, students interview older people who have experienced extreme weather events. Students complete a worksheet based on the information of the...
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Percents: What's the Use?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore percentages in real world situations. In this percents lesson, students determine the final sales price after discounts. Learners interview community members and determine how percentages are used in the real world.
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Stately Statements

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students closely read President Bush's State of the Union address, then develop interviews and write articles to assess a variety of points of view about The proposals offered in the speech.
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Passing Down Family History Through Oral Tradition: Corridos

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create and perform Corridos which are oral tradition ballads. In this Passing Down Family History Through Oral Tradition lesson, students interview family members using a predetermined list of questions. In addition, students...
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An Issue of Life and Death

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the reaction to the execution of Timothy McVeigh. They discuss the event, interview others concerning the death penalty, and write an article on reactions to the execution of Timothy McVeigh.
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Investigative Journalism

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students choose newsworthy topics to research and investigate, narrow focus of investigation, get information from the source through interviews, write stories, and submit to media outlets.
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Ben Franklin

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars meet Ben Franklin and research his life accomplishments. In this lesson about the history of Benjamin Franklin, students will visit several websites in order to learn about this Founding Father. Young scholars follow a...
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Myths, Folktales, & Fairy Tales for Grades 7-9

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here is a must-have resource for studying fairy tales, myths, and folktales with your class! It includes instructional ideas, activities, and materials to support a month-long review of these three unique genres of writing.
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Those Who Fought

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read interviews with World War II veterans, then interview family or community members who fought in the war. They gain an understanding of World War II and practice research skills as they conduct interviews with World War II...
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Project Jukebox

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze an interview with the Climate Change Project Jukebox in order to help them undertand how to use a concept map. In this writing and climate change instructional activity, pairs of students log onto the Internet site for...
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Journalism in the Halls

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the Lane Tech murals on the Web or at the school. They conduct interviews with students and professionals as a method of researching the subjects of these murals. They write an article for a special "mural" edition of...
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Testing the Test

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the validity of standarized tests. They explore the emotions felt during a test and ways to prepare for a test. Students interview teachers about testing. Students create a student guide to testing.
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Bringing a TV News Story To Life- BBC News- School Report

For Students 5th - 7th
In this BBC news school report about bringing a TV news story to life, students use a the form plan a TV interview. They video the interviewee's head and shoulders while they answer a reporter's questions. They add graphics that explain...
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Breaking Barriers with Melba Pattillo

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students are introduced to individuals who made the civil rights movement a success. They examine, analyze and interpret the events and people who had a significant and stirring impact on the course of history through stories, interviews...

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