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Byzantium
Students examine the history of today's Istanbul. In this historical perspectives lesson, students research how Byzantium became Constantinople and later Istanbul as they examine the cultures of the city and create time lines that...
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Great Cities of the Middle East
Learners explore the cities of Cairo, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Mecca and Tehran. In this Middle East lesson plan, students complete a map, research one of the five the cities and prepare a presentation that includes details about the...
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The Cities in Turkey
Young scholars discover the economies, demographics, and characteristics of some of the largest Turkish cities. They explore Istanbul's history, people, and what is enduring about the city. Student groups make a presentation to the class.
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Istanbul
Students explore the growing trade and tourist relationship between Greece and Turkey. They then research key event in Greco-Turkish history from each sides perspective to create political cartoons and a time line for classroom display.
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The Volcano Factory
Collaborative groups work together to report on the volcanic activity leading to island formation and construct models to demonstrate the process. Consider having each group present their project to the rest of the class. There are many...
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My Friend, the Volcano
Working in cooperative groups, young scientists research and report on how undersea volcanic activity may benefit marine ecosystems. There are many links to websites that you can use to stimulate curiosity or for pupils to use for...
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I Can't Breathe!
The Gulf of Mexico dead zone, an area of low oxygen that kills marine life, costs the United States $82 million every year. Young scientists research anoxic ocean environments then come up with a hypothesis for the cause of the Gulf of...
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Children on the Street
Students explore the causes and effects of child homelessness in Turkey and around the world. They compare the issues surrounding child homelessness in poor and wealthy countries.
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Do You Have a Sinking Feeling
Students determine how marine archaeologists use historical and archaeological data to draw inferences about shipwrecks. Students plot the position of a shipwrecked vessel, and draw inferences about the shipwreck from artifacts that have...
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What's the Difference?
Students investigate volcanic processes at convergent and divergent
tectonic plate boundaries. They read and analyze diagrams, complete a worksheet, and write an essay.
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I Robot, Can Do That
Students examine how underwater robots can be used to assist scientific explorations. They read and discuss an article, conduct Internet research, complete a worksheet, and present an oral report.
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The Urban Explosion
Students investigate the uncontrolled development of the world's major cities. They define key vocabulary terms, view and discuss video excerpts, and complete a project that involves drawing a "perfect city," developing a plan to...
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Viking Discoveries
High schoolers examine Viking discoveries. In this Viking history lesson, students research Viking culture. High schoolers use their research findings to write historically accurate narratives and build longship models.
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The Life and Death of the Byzantine Empire
Ninth graders understand the state of the world around the year 1000 AD as it pertains to the Byzantine Empire. They analyze and discuss the characteristics of the Byzantine Empire.
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Byzantine Civilization: The Missing Link
Students connect their study of the Roman Empire to their study of the Byzantine Civilization. In this ancient history lesson, students study the time period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Byzantine.