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Chiapas, Where Is It and Why Should We Care? And What Is the EZLN?
Students research and discuss the Zapatista National Liberation Army of Chiapas, Mexico. They role play the involved parties in the conflict and attempt to debate a peaceful solution.
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No One's a Winner!
Students create two-dimensional maps showing the affects of a dam on those living both above and below the dam. Students discover the importance of educating the public before the construction of a dam.
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Local History
Students research the history of their own town. They post the findings in an iEARN on line forum. They practice research skills and gain an understanding of local history.
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The Use of Biocards for Topical Review
Students create biocards to represent vocabulary from their biology course. They review and reinforce their basic knowledge of terminology, structures, or concepts. They create the cards to test themselves or classmates.
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The Oscars
Students realize that the Oscars are the biggest film awards in the world. They've been going since 1929 and are the awards that everyone in the movie biz wants to win, whether they work in front of the camera or behind it.
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Applying For Assylum
Students go through a simulation of a refugee applying for political assylum. The connection is made through putting one's self in a new role of being a refugee. This lesson is crosscultural and endorses understanding of other points of...
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Waldseemuller's Map: World 1507
Seventh graders analyze various maps. For this Geography lesson, 7th graders create a large map as a whole class. Students write a letter to Mr. Waldseemuller.
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Products of the Rain Forest
Seventh graders explore products of the rain forest. They consider items from their home that may have been products of the rain forest by checking ingredients on product labels. They share their discoveries in class and create a...
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Trash Or Treasure
High schoolers investigate the concept of garbage and define how it may be useful for people. The consumption of products is estimated to predict the annual volume of garbage for a household. Then students attempt to create a treasure...
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American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
ACTFL is one of the premier organizations for Foreign Language teachers. Sample articles from the organization's journals, and information about conferences and webinars are available, as well as a wealth of other materials useful to...
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Tefl.net: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Have you considered teaching English as a foreign language? Explore the TEFL resources to investigate this career opportunity.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Vocabulary Word List for Foreign Language, Esl, Ell, Lep
This page offers links to about 1500 words for foreign languages including French, Spanish, Italian, etc.
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American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages: Proficiency Guidelines 2012
Updated version of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for speaking, writing, listening, and reading in a foreign/world language. Explanations and samples of each level of proficiency, from Novice Low through Distinguished are offered....
University of Pittsburgh
Digital Research Library: Visuals for Foreign Language Instruction
This site contains hundreds of illustrations that can be used to support instructional tasks such as describing objects and people (i.e., teaching vocabulary) or describing entire events and situations (i.e., teaching grammar).
University of Hawai'i
National Foreign Language Resource Center
The NRLRC provides sites which help further our understanding of language. Some of these sites are suitable for elementary students. Others would be more suitable for higher levels of study. The site also has a link to online courses.
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Actfl: Performance Descriptors for Language Learners
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages explanation of its Performance Descriptors for Language Learners. Performance Descriptors document is available to download as a PDF.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Professional Development Workshops and Courses
Annenberg Media offers over 50 workshops and courses for teachers which can be used for graduate credit (through Colorado State University), for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or for enrichment. The courses cover subjects in The...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Browse Lesson Plans
The following database allows teachers to search for lessons for all age groups covering a wide range of subjects. Simply click on the age group and the following content: arts, foreign language, literature and language arts,...
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: Tools for Improving Your Memory
This Mind Tools site helps you to improve your memory. The techniques it explains are particularly helpful in studying for exams or in situations where you need to remember detailed, structured information. They also make things like...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Global Studies and Languages
On this site you will find many foreign languages and literatures courses.
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Elemadrid: English Spanish Dictionary
A very effective resource tool in helping both the teacher and the student define unfamiliar words. This online dictionary translates a word from one language to another, in a wide range of languages. Can easily change the languages by...
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Word reference.com
By simply using the side, blue navigation bar, you can get very complete dictionary-style references for English-Spanish and Spanish-English translations. Easy to understand. Idioms are included. There is also a free download which...
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: North American Lctl Course Offerings
This database run by the University of Minnesota helps students to find colleges that teach less commonly available foreign languages.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Lets Net: Global Connection: The Language of Art
Art unit that integrates foreign languages. Young scholars learn how to discuss and critique art in a foreign language and then write about a piece of artwork in that foreign language. Includes unit description, list of materials, and...
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