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A Visitor from Outer Space

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students read the handout, "A Visitor from Outer Space" and discuss the bill of rights. They complete the Bill of Right checklist individually or in small groups then complete a poll ranking each freedom. Students write reasoning behind...
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Words in the News

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students brainstorm ideas about the life of Buddihist monks through the internet or temples. The teacher identifies key terms and has the students look them up for meaning and put them in their notebook. The students then have a...
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A Simile and Metaphor Lesson

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Young scholars use their knowledge of similes and metaphors to analyze poetry. In this poetry and language lesson, students read examples of similes and metaphors and write their own examples that describe their city, television, or an...
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Mission: Project Rescue

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore animals and their habitats. Using the Internet, they gather information and determine which animal goes into which habitat. Students design travel containers to provide proper food, water and comforts for the animal.
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Love of Learning

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss times when learning has been fun and when it hasn't. They imagine that the are going for a ride in an aeroplane. Students imagine that they are looking through the window at the land below, they see the uneven shape...
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Getting Perspective In The Renaissance

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the art of photography. They conduct research using the Internet and other resources. The students use the lesson plan to create context for using analytical language for class discussion.
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Clues to Climate Change

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study topics related to global weather patterns and their local effects. They hone their research and presentation skills using online resources content specific tools, and graphing data. They create simple PowerPoint...
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Railroads in Virginia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students decscribe the importance of railroads, new industries, and the growth of cities to Virginia's economic development. They locate on a map the small towns and cities that grew because of the railroads and create a flow chart...
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Looking At the World Through Different Eyes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners are introduced to the concept of reframing as a problem-solving alternative. They present the value of incorporating adults into their suport system. Students draw what they think Creep Face and Maggie saw when they looked...
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Guided Writing: Writing a Story on the OHP

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils practice fluency as well as story-writing skills. They work together to prepare and write their stories. Students are told that they are going to write a story entitled 'A Wonderful Day' and that they are going to be the...
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A Day in the Life of a Coal Miner (1910)

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Learners compare and contrast fossil fuels and bio-fuels. They brainstorm what mining might look like in the future. Students view the film "A Day in the Life of a Coalminer." They discuss fossil fuels and the methods of extraction....
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The Dialogues of Difference

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the 1067 Newark riots and examine photographs of the riots for clues as to when they were taken and what was going on. They view different historical perspectives on the riots and then write dialogues based on the...
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Words in The News ' "Crunch Time For Climate Change"

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read about the Geneva Convention, Paris peace treaties, and Kyoto protocol. After discussing the importance of each event, students choose vocabulary words from their readings and answer questions dealing with the topic.
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Oldest Rolls Sells for a Record Price

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study, analyze and critique a newspaper article on the world's oldest surviving Rolls Royce car that had sold at an auction in London for just over $7,000,000. They assess the key vocabulary terms used within the article, how to...
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Words In The News

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are asked to match the civil wars with the main dates they were fought. They work in groups and try to match the vocabulary with the definitions. Students work with other groups to pool their knowledge. They are told that they...
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Formulae One Champion To Take Driving Lessons

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners are asked to call out 5 words or expression to do with 'education' and 5 to do with 'crime.' They make up a story that includes at least 6 of the words and expressions. Students are told that they are going to read a text...
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China Dolphin Extinction

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Pupils read, analyze and critique a newspaper article about report claims that dolphins are now extinct in China's Yangtze river. They assess key vocabulary terms within the article and discuss how to design a perfect animal for the 21st...
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Alan Johnston Freed

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are asked to imagine what they would miss most if they were ever in prison or kidnapped. They work in small groups and match the vocabulary with the definitions. Students are told that they are going to read about a kidnapping...
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Words In The News: Beverly Hills Smoking Ban

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read news articles about the proposed smoking ban in California restaurants. After discussing the news report, they role-play scenarios about nonsmoking situations. In groups, they brainstorm the pros and cons of smoking bans...
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Brazilian Guilty of Murdering American Nun

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Pupils read, analyze and critique a newspaper article about a nun's murder in Brazil. They assess key vocabulary terms found within the article, answer a variety of comprehension questions and study how to write a letter to a newspaper.
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Words In The News: Luxury Cars in China

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read and write about current events. They observe pictures of cars and order them from least expensive to most expensive. After discussing luxury cars, students read articles about luxury cars in China. From their reading,...
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Ancient Music Recreated in Scotland

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read, analyze and critique a newspaper article about ancient musical tunes that have been found in a church in Scotland. They assess key vocabulary terms found within the article and compose lyrics for a song after answering a...
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Britney Allowed To Visit Her Children

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars read, analyze and discuss a newspaper article about the American singer Britney Spears and the courts giving her permission to see her children three times a week. They assess key vocabulary terms found in the article and...
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Words In The News--Chissano Wins Prize For Good African Leadership

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners read, discuss and derive vocabulary words from current events. After discussing the rigors of competition and personal experiences, students read about a prize for good African leadership. In groups, they research other...

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