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Shoebox Dig

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students participate in a simulation in which they dig for artifacts in a shoebox filled with objects. In groups, they record the types of material and artifacts found in each layer. To end the instructional activity, they answer...
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Taiping Rebellion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers reflect on the impact of the Taiping Rebellion.  In this World History lesson, students work in small groups to research and discuss the Taiping Rebellion and the ramifications it had around the world, then share...
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Teaching the Novel in Context

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Students write a context paper.  In this teaching the novel in context lesson, students view a primary sources to recreate the cultural and historical context of the novel.  Students make the connection between the literary...
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Middle East Related

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders find a current event related to the Middle East. In this current event instructional activity students write a brief summary of a new story related to the Middle East. They give their opinion and tell how it affects their...
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The Annotated Bibliography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers put sources into correct Modern Language Association (MLA)bibliographic format, and evaluate accuracy of information and research value of two articles through short written annotated bibliography for each.
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The Research Report

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm criteria for reliablility, currency, and accuracy of information. They research a given topic, write a research report then develop a bibliography of sources for the research report using the designated format.
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The Life and Times of Robert Frost

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the life and times of Robert Frost. Using a fact worksheet imbedded students access websites to gather information about the life and writings of Robert Frost.
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The Supreme Court's Rulings on Young People

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read an article describing five Supreme Court cases involving students and choose one case to conduct further research on.
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Citing Sources - Preparing a Bibliography

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the need to cite sources and respect intellectual property. They determine the need to use their own ideas and words.
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Best Design of a Floor Plan

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils participate in this continuation of the Design Your Space instructional activity. Using their completed classroom floor plans, students discuss the pros and cons of each floor plan and select the plan which has the best use of...
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Displaying Sea Ice

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students display their knowledge of sea ice. In this earth science lesson, students create displays reflecting their understanding of sea ice.Students research the development of sea ice on a variety of bodies of...
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Coming to America: A Look at Colonization in the 1600s

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils analyze the European colonization of America. In this colonial America lesson, students use provided Internet resources to research colonization and representative government. Pupils use their finding to...
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Accepting Another Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore cultural diversity. In this cultural acceptance lesson, students read Molly's Pilgrim and examine the message of the story. Students research other cultures and create culture-grams and complete research worksheets.
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Chaucer's "The Prioress' Tale"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine Anti-Semitism in literature. For this Chaucer lesson, students review the concept of blood libel and then identify and analyze the Anti-Semitic message of "The Prioress' Tale."
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Chronicling the Journey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students chart the order of events in literature. For this literature lesson, students read The Odyssey and summarize the epic journey in their own words. Students then write about journeys they have taken in their own lives.
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Fractals Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create fractals. In this lesson, students use a computer program to explore different types of fractals.
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Technical Paper

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners identify the components of the technical paper. They identify the format of the technical paper and write the title page, a table of contents, an abstract, Works Cited, Bibliography, and Appendix sections of the technical paper.
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ETHICAL USE OF THE INTERNET

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the use of the internet and how it should be used by students. The concepts of intellectual property and fair usage are covered. The author of resources is found by them through practice with finding small print...
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British Democracy In Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the facets of the British system of government. They identify key officials in the cabinet and ministries as well as the current Prime Minister. In small groups, students role play as cabinet members debating on a...
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Ed Tech

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students access and evaluate authority of electronic resources. They synthesize data from multiple sources. Students compose a Works Consulted page. They prepare and deliver an informative speech on a disease or medical condition.
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How to Organize a Lesson Plan

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students fill out a lesson plan, just like their teacher.  In this how to lesson, students discover the components needed in a lesson plan. Students plan a lesson and share it with the class.
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Alex: Independent Research Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will use the Internet to gather key facts using a variety of online resources and present their findings in a word processed paper in APA style.

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