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Between the Rivers

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders compare and contrast historical American cultures.  In this American history lesson, 2nd graders participate in reading, writing, oral, and hands on activities. Students discuss the similarities and differences between...
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Introduction of Careers in Fine Arts and Communications

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create advertising campaigns. In this communications activity, 9th graders explore the use of propaganda endorsements, bandwagon appeals, name calling, plain folks appeal and generalities in advertising. Students then...
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Egypt: Old Stuff a New Way

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore ancient Egypt. In this visual arts lesson, 10th graders create a life-size ancient Egyptian. Students conduct research in order to build an historically accurate representation of the Egyptian.
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Understanding the Importance of Cyber Ethics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners play a paper clip game which leads to a lesson on cyber ethics. In this cyber ethics lesson plan, students play the game, and then discuss the proper rules of how society should act and view their internet usage.
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A is for Apple

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners participate in a variety of activities to learn about apples. Students graph apples, learn about apple uses, taste apples, and observe what happens when apples are dipped in lemon juice.
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Painting Presidential Portraits

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the duties and powers of the president.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research to find information on the role of the president.  Students practice reading and listening skills.  
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Logs of Straw: Dendocronology

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students investigate the age of trees by analyzing tree rings.  For this dendocronology lesson, students examine sample images of tree rings and identify their age by the amount of rings.  Students complete a chart identifying the age,...
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Ku Klux Klan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss, write, and identify symbols of the activities of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920's in Indiana. In this Ku Klux Klan lesson plan, students also take a field trip to view the Thomas Hart Benton Murals at Indiana University.
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A Closer Look at the Klan

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders learn vocabulary, answer discussion questions, complete writing assignments, and identify symbols connected to the Ku Klux Klan. In this Ku Klux Klan lesson plan, 4th graders also go on a field trip to the Thomas Hart...
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Mountain Magic: Identifying the Basic Physical Characteristics of Mountains

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students read about and identify on maps the physical characteristics of mountains. In this mountains lesson plan, students also write about the characteristics using personification.
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Creating a Neighborhood Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research information about their neighborhoods. Uncovering facts about geology and Native Americans, they examine how the neighborhood has evolved over time. They work together to create a timeline of specific events.
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Creating a Three-Dimesional Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students gather and order historical evidence surrounding the Silk Roads. They identify key people, places, and events in the history of the Silk Roads. They gain an understanding of the rich diversity of peoples and places found along...
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School Museum

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research individuals who contributed to the history of Illinois, and what school was like at that time. They compare schools of various times.
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Who's Who In My Family (Book Share)

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students read Who's Who In My Family, relate the story to their own family relatives, traditions and heritage and compare with classmates. They make their own family trees and form a live action family tree.
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Sequencing of Events

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students select important dates in a specific time period, draw a symbol representing that date stimulating their creativity, and arrange these dates in correct sequence on a timeline with their appropriate symbol stressing good spacing.
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Labor Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the events which led to the observance of Labor Day as a national holiday, and analyze the role of labor unions in American history, past and present, through a variety of activities.
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Newspaper (Ancient Rome)

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use word-processing software to create a newspaper, as if they were Roman citizens, using information gathered during research.
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Dream Vacation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research cities, states, or countries using the internet and other resources to learn about a vacation spot. They make a final presentation of their findings in forms other than a written report.
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Thanksgiving Slide Show

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders produce a simple piece of writing given the topic sentence: "I am thankful for..." . Students translate their piece of writing into an electronic format using the software program KidPix. Students present their completed...
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My Heritage Country Report

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers list five food dishes that are part of their family's heritage. Each student then does research of a country and a recipe (possibly a family recipe). With the help of members of his/her kitchen group, the student prepares...
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Groups Coming to America

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use text or other references to locate different types of information about the Mayflower and pilgrims. They create a presentation for lower elementary classes about the Pilgrims.
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Electricity 4

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a timeline of the most important dates and events involved in the history of electricity. Each student researches one scientist and designs and illustrates a piece of a poster board for the timeline.
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Incredible Inventions That Make A Difference

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use reading and research skills to retrieve and synthesize information about inventions that have made an impact in their lives. They complete a horizontal timeline adding a picture or graphic above each date.
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This is Your Life!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create an autobiographical timeline that be shared with a classmate. They write a one paragraph biography based on the timeline.

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