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Lesson Plan: Early Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the platforms of early political parties in the United States. In this political parties lesson, students discover details regarding the attributes and ideals of the federalists and the democratic-republicans. Students...
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Examining and Interrupting Hate

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop a vocabulary and understanding of potentially unfair and hateful attitudes towards Arab Americans after 9/11. They consider ways to stop this escalating problem.
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Work and Responsibility

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the responsibilities related to various careers.
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Credit Interview

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student determine a safe debt load. For this credit interview lesson, students explore the importance of budgeting, saving and investing. They examine the pros and cons of using a credit card. Students discuss how to build credit, apply...
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Navajo Weaving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the Navajo culture. In this Navajo Indians instructional activity, students gain information about their weaving and dancing. Young scholars note the patterns in the weaving. Students create a dance that...
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Auxiliary Verbs

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
What is an auxiliary verb? Is that the same thing as a modal verb? Use this reference guide to explain each verb type to your emerging grammarians. While it is intended for native English speakers, you could use it with English language...
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Why Do We (Still) Celebrate Columbus Day?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What are we really celebrating on Columbus Day? The resource explores the narrative behind Columbus Day and ways for people to change the perception. Scholars also review vocabulary terms associated with the topic and how attitudes have...
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Mood

For Teachers 7th Standards
Young scholars learn how to distinguish between the mood of a piece of writing (how the work makes the reader feel) and the tone (the writer's attitude toward the material) in the sixth lesson in a poetry unit. After watching two very...
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"I Will Do It!"

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify effective work habits. They choose 2 work habits that they personally want to practice for a week. Students are asked: "What kinds of work or study habits are most helpful to the individual person to use in many...
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Different People/Different Times

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read and compare two selections by two different authors with the theme man vs. nature. They complete a literary analysis paper comparing and contrasting the author's treatment of the topic with emphasis on setting, historical...
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Oral Speaking About a Given Topic

For Students 4th - 5th
Young readers practice oral speaking skills by collaborating with a partner. They have a list of four choices of topics. They greet a classmate and ask her/him to tell them about one of those topics. To get youngsters talking...
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The National Association of Colored Women

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students examine the gender roles of NACW activists. They also discover the attitudes associated with race in the NACW. They work together in groups to write a letter to the leader of the time period.
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The Formation of Public Opinion: Ch 8

For Students 10th - 12th
After reading about the formation of public opinion, the class can complete this quiz. They answer 5 true/false statements regarding public policy, political attitudes, and public opinion. Then they answer 5 multiple-choice questions...
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Images of Immigration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers evaluate how images of immigrants reflected political and social attitudes toward them in the United States. They interpret visual images in the context of historical and political developments.
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Integrated Unit on Nevada Solid Waste Disposal

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine how to gather and interpret data, accept responsibility for the environment, and demonstrate an interest in making a difference in this series of lessons.
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Images at War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine American attitudes toward war as revealed in Civil War photographs and WWII homefront posters. They analyze and discuss photos, explore the National Archives website, and organize a statement of their findings.
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The Catcher in the Rye: Anticipation Guide

For Teachers 11th - 12th
"Mistakes are necessary; therefore, we shouldn't shelter children from the world." Class members agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or disagree with a series of statements related to concepts explored in The Catcher in the Rye....
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Communism

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study how Russian government has changed and how the attitudes of people have changed as a result of these political changes, while learning how to write a persuasive paper, type paragraphs, and use WP utilities.
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The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary: Magic Square

For Students 11th - 12th
Here’s a vocabulary activity that will really knock you out. Readers of J.D. Salinger’s classic novel match terms drawn from The Catcher in the Rye with their definitions, and then complete a magic square activity. It’s really grand.
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Sectionalism in Early U.S.

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students, divided into three groups, representing the Northeastern, Southern, Western United States. They research these areas in early American history and as a group prepare charts, graphs and reports. They explain their needs and...
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Recreation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop positive attitudes toward older adults and the continuity of life. They analyze the impact on youth to improve quality of life and the occupational skills related to mature adults. They assess community resources that...
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School Facilities: Setting the Mood for Education

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch the News Ohio video about Lincoln Junior High School. They write a reaction paper, explaining what effect the studying environment has on students. If the classroom was in a basement, perhaps a little dark and damp, would...
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Animals in the Media

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Sure to activate young minds, this resource asks learners to consider how media influences their personal points of view. Pupils examine how animals are portrayed in the media to understand why they feel the way they do about those...
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Education is the Meaning of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the teachings of Confucius. In this Korean culture lesson, students watch segments of the A and E video "Confucius: Words of Wisdom." Young scholars read handouts regarding the Asian education system and discuss...

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