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Irritating British Bedtime Habits

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars read an article that discusses bedtime habits in Britain. In this lesson, students explore the complaints of people and their night time habits, then complete several activities to expand their thoughts on the article. 
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Curated OER

The Reality of War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use research materials developed earlier. They synthesize data to formulate an argument for or against war. Students use their notes to address what the possible answers could be.
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Curated OER

Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes

For Teachers K - 12th
Students are given certain privileges or have freedoms taken away based on their eye color to demonstrate what it feels like to be singled out by uncontrollable factors. In this singled out lesson plan, students discuss how it feels to...
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Ancient China Test

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography and history test worksheet, students respond to 25 short answer and multiple choice questions about the history and geography of ancient China.
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Laws of Civil Rights

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this segregation lesson, students explore the rights that were guaranteed by the legislation as well as attempts by southerners to stop African Americans from voting. Students...
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Lesson Plan for History: The Inauguration Speech of President Jefferson Davis

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explain Davis's views on Southern Secession.  In this American History lesson plan, 11th graders read and analyze primary sources. 
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Federal Holidays

For Teachers 3rd
Students learn the history and why each Federal holiday is celebrated. Students identify how the celebration of each holiday ties the nation together.
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Aids to Communication

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers define an aid to communication, give an example of an aid to communication, and develop an aid to communication. Students also describe the aid's use and applicability
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "A Separate Peace" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the novel "A Separate Peace," by John Knowles, with the help of this study guide, useful for all stages of the reading process. Complete with pre-reading material, including author biography, novel introduction, discussion...
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: A Separate Peace Wordlist and Vocabulary Puzzles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page offers an A Separate Peace wordlist and vocabulary word puzzles.
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for a Separate Peace

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This page offers an alphabetic wordlist and a fill-in-the-blank word puzzle for A Separate Peace.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: A Separate Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
A Separate Peace is a novel that looks at the life of a sixteen year old boy at boarding school in New Hampshire. This fascinating site explores the life of Gene Forrester in addition to providing insights into the various themes in the...
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John Knowles on a Separate Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
Knowles discusses who he modeled his characters after. It's a very interesting article.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Knowles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource site features links to lesson plans, handouts, and activities for learners reading John Knowles novel A Separate Peace.
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History Matters: A Separate Peace: Alice Henry on Women and Unions

For Students 9th - 10th
A primary source on the influence of women in labor unions in the early 1900's. A distinction between men and women at union meetings is examined.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: A Separate Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
This animation features the novel by John Knowles, discussing celebrating someone else's success versus enjoying others' misfortunes. 1:59sec.
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A&E Television

History.com: What Caused the Korean War and Why Did the Us Get Involved?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first military action of the Cold War. It was sparked by the June 25, 1950 invasion of South Korea by 75,000 members of the North Korean People's Army. The line they crossed, the 38th parallel, was...

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