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Most Wonderful Gift
Learners discover that folktales reveal a great deal about the place in which they originate. They identify physical and human characteristics of a place and explain how culture influences the way people think. They illustrate cultural...
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El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Fifth graders describe ways in which people in the United States remember and honor the dead. They identify the similarities and differences between El Dia de los Muertos, Memorial Day, and Halloween.
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Email Around the World
Students send and receive e-mail messages and find the location of each of the messages on a map. Students then write a description and trivia facts about their school to send to others.
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The U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel
Students research the political aspects of the U.S. position in the Middle East, considering, for example, Truman's position in view of the 1948 presidential election. They examine a telegram sent by the Secretary of State, George C....
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Endangered Animals Report
Fifth graders research an endangered animal and create a written and technological report. Students present their slide show report to the class. The class completes a rubric for each student presentation.
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India and Pakistan: a Simulation of Outcomes
Pupils become aware of world conflicts and how conflict resolution is used to minimize threats around the world. They analyze a current world conflict and utilize conflict resolution strategies to determine a viable peace initiative.
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Knowing Where You Are
Students work together to research the names of places in their state. They divide up their state so that each group can research a different section and complete a chart of the different names. They create a key for the map to explain...
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Words in the News Canada Elects New Government - 25 January 2006
Students complete vocabulary and word work before reading an article about Canada. They work with word families by completing worksheets and complete a quiz after reading the article.
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Words in the News Chile Peru agreement - 29 June 2005
Students develop vocabulary to read and explain an article abou the Chile Peru Agreement. They complete worksheets and on online quiz to increase vocabulary.
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Words in the News Chile Peru Agreement
Students complete word work and pronunciation exercises. They read an online article, complete worksheets and an online quiz.
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Try to See It My Way
Middle schoolers participate in a game to identify with other people's points of view. They complete a worksheet about minefields and locate them on a map. They work together in groups to identify why the landmines were placed where they...
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Social Studies: The Connecticut Hill Community
Students discover the reasons for the settlement of the Connecticut Hill Community. Through an examination of the climate, occupations of the inhabitants, and demographics, they discuss reasons people choose locations for settlement. ...
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Must Love Animals!
Students research an animal and present their findings in an AppleWorks slideshow using computers, internet access, and Inspiration educational software. This lesson is intended for a middle-level Language Arts or Science classroom.
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Environmental Destruction in Vietnam
Students watch video clip on Environmental Destruction of Vietnam, select and discuss passages from essay, Resuscitation of the Dead Earth, that emphasize destruction to the land, and write essay on whether United States should have been...
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Whose Rock Is This Anyway?
Learners will seek to understand the events at Pipestone Quarry and what may have caused them. Pipestone Quarry in Pipestone, Minnesota, bears the mythic red Sioux quartzite called Pipestone or Catlinite.
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LESSON PLANS
Second graders encounter how the native and Spanish cultures influenced art on Colonial New Mexico. They experience some of the games, art and tools of colonial New Mexico. Students strive to increase new vocabulary. They also access how...
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Rainforests
Fourth graders explore the rainforests. They research and identify the four levels of the rainforests. Students locate and research animals that are found in each level of the rainforest. They write a descriptive story about the rainforest.
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Historical Events in Utah History
Fifth graders choose a topic they are interested in related to the history of Utah. Using the internet, they research the topic making sure to cite where they gathered the information and take notes. To end the lesson, they write their...
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Conducting Research
Fourth graders write informational research reports. They are given a worksheet on conducting research. Students are told that they are going to write a research report about trains. They review the list of trains and discuss how each...
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Exploring Japan Through Learning Centers
Students explore the Japanese culture and literature through various learning centers. They compare and contrast story details in two stories and complete a Venn diagram. After comparing the stories, they rotate to different centers and...
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Region, History, and the Novel: Is Resistance Futile?
High schoolers read a novel related to their geographical area and "Gone With The Wind". Using the first novel, they use the internet to research one aspect from it and relate it to their location today. They create a Hyperstudio or...
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The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding
Second graders read and discuss the story "The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding" in the Scott Foresman series. They summarize the story. They understand the influence of Latin American Folktales. They complete a quiz on the story.
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The Flat Stanley Project
Students read the book Flat Stanley. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students participate in earth-friendly activities based upon the book. This lesson includes ideas such as using recycled paper to make a "paper pal."
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Students write a biographical narrative about their favorite teacher. In this teacher appreciation lesson, students interview their favorite teacher and compile it into a biographical narrative including a teacher quote.
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