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Evergreen Exhibitions

Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Motion is the focus of ten hands-on activities that challenge scholars to build machines invented by Leonardo da Vinci. Following several steps, small groups work collaboratively to recreate machines including levers, pulleys, wheels,...
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My Holiday Portfolio

For Teachers K
Students create a holiday portfolio by participating in these three lessons. They experience using the computer by using the provided student guides.
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Chinese New Year

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify and present the history and legend of the Chinese New Year and respond to questions included. Students practice saying the common greetings and wishes in Chinese for the Chinese New Year. Students identify and explain...
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Running of the Bulls

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students conduct online research and investigate the tradition of the running of the bulls at the Fiestas of San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain. They write about what they have learned about the history and traditions of the celebration.
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Lessons for Women's History Month

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students appreciate the life and writings of celebrated author Alice Walker. They encounter new perspectives and diverse views through the characters in one of her essays. Students explore the issue of cross-species communication.
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Reading Skills: Notting Hill Carnival - the Biggest Street Part in Europe

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL reading skills worksheet, learners read a tex about the Notting Hill Carnival and complete a matching vocabulary activity, complete sentences and write about a carnival or celebration in their country.
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Make an "I'm Thankful For..." Placemat

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners compare and contrast what they are thankful for and what the pilgrims were thankful for, and create a Thanksgiving placemat. They read and recite the poem "I'm Thankful For," and create a laminated landscape placemat that...
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United States Holidays and Customs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and describe the importance of U.S. holidays and social customs. In groups, Students write a detailed description of a U.S. holiday and how it is celebrated. Descriptions are presented to the class. This lesson plan...
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Picnics-- Chinese Style

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore about the Chinese rituals of poetry competition. They compare and contrast Chinese picnics with American picnics. Students create short poems, celebrating their own spring poetry picnic. They discuss words or...
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George Washington's Birthday

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recognize George Washington and why his birthday is celebrated as a national holiday through pictures, a story, crossword puzzles, and other activities involving other presidents.
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Quinceaneras

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils explore traditions which are celebrated in Quinceaneras. They examine the Latin American culture, its beliefs and value systems. Students analyze vocabulary words. They write a story about Quinceaneras.
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The History of Thanksgiving Day

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the history of Thanksgiving. In this holiday lesson plan, 3rd graders read about the history of Thanksgiving, complete vocabulary activities, and write a journal entry from the point of view of someone who lived...
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Primary Grade Historians

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read and analyze books about elders and develop a set of interview questions. They define respect and ways to show respect to elders and conduct an interview with elders. Finally, students write an oral history of a senior...
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Elk Rapids- Its Past and Future

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in activities that help them appreciate the history of their local community as it celebrates its sesquicentennial year. They construct timelines, maps, interview, and writing. They use technology in a number of...
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Spelling Connections: Assessment and Review

For Students 7th - 8th
In this spelling worksheet, students learn to spell a list of 20 words. There is no obvious connection between the words. Students write each word one time on the lines. There are additional at-home activities listed.
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Halloween and Day of the Dead

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students access a variety of Halloween and Day of the Dead themed websites. They locate information on the history of America's Halloween celebration and Mexico's Day of the Dead. They compare and contrast the two holidays and read scary...
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Holidays Around The World

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the different holidays that are celebrated in cultures around the world. They identify the different symbols used in celebration and differentiate the interpretation. Students demonstrate in writing how the...
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Follow that Cheese

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research types of cheeses. In this cheese types lesson plan, students research the origin of cheese and then investigate the area of origin. Students share their reports. Students have a cheese tasting celebration as a...
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Yoruba Naming Ceremony

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students, after identifying the history of their own names, write a sentence describing how their name is similar or different to Yoruba studenT names.
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Valentines Day Lesson

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this Valentine's Day worksheet, students will learn about Valentine's Day traditions in America. Students will learn Valentine's Day vocabulary and then practice a dialogue about Valentine's Day. Students will write a letter to a...
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Seasonal Customs Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this seasonal customs worksheet, students sort the customs that are adhered to when families celebrate special seasons or holidays.
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100 Years 100 Towns

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students study Saskatchewan's Centennial by researching the history. They determine how the town celebrates the Centennial and write a report about it based on the given rubric..
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You are Invited to a Virtual Dinner

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create place settings for a dinner to celebrate the school's diversity. They invite older members of the community to join. They discuss culture during the dinner.
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The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine sites located in Massachusetts that celebrate the history of African Americans. In groups, they read census reports and oral histories to gather more information about this group of people. They develop a timeline of...