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OPEC and the Energy Crisis

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students color the Middle East Nations of OPEC on outline maps. They discuss and watch a video about the United States reliance on oil producing nations of the Middle East. They participate in a discussion of the problems of the gas...
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The Taliban Meets the Bill of Rights

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students contrast the Taliban and the Constitution. They read through "What the Taliban Banned" and identify "rights." They determine if rights in the United States are in danger and if the Taliban violate the first ten amendments to...
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8th Grade Special Needs P.E. Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders without a disability are encouraged to gain a new perspective about what it is like to have a physical disability. They experience various examples (blindfolding, soundproof ear protection, wheelchair, etc.) to begin to...
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Child Soldiers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the military recruitment that exists in many foreign countries. They research the occurrence of using children in the military and its social implications. For research the activity contains a great variety of...
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Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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Viking Ships At Sunrise

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this book response crossword, students solve 8 clues and place their answers in the crossword. There is no word bank, but all words pertain to the book,Viking Ships at Sunrise.
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Do and Does - Health ELL

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this do and does ELL learning exercise, students learn the correct usage for the words do and does by reading the conversation and filling in the blanks with do, does, doesn't, or don't.
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Committing to Nonviolence: A Lesson from Viva La Causa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the social change movements of the American 20th century. In this nonviolence lesson, students research the work of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Caesar Chavez. Students compare and contrast the social...
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The Boston Tea Party

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students analyze the impact of Tea Act in the colonies. In this colonial America lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the Tea Act, Samuel Adams's execution of the Boston Tea Party, and British...
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Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this African history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 18 short answer...
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Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this African history study guide worksheet, pupils read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present.
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Causes of World War One

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War I study guide learning exercise, learners discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 5 sections of information and examine photographs. Learners also respond to 12 short answer...
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Foreign Policy: Containment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine opinions regarding the American policy of containment. In this Cold War lesson, students read articles by George F. Kennan and Walter Lippmann. Learners compare the perspectives of the 2 men on U.S. foreign policy.
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Actively Organizing Passive Resistance

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore organizing to resist oppressive authority without the use of violence.  In this philosophy lesson, students research Gandhi's approach to organizing people around a positive cause without the need to be aggressive...
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Vietnam War Gallery Worksheet

For Students 10th
In this World History worksheet, 10th graders examine various photos during a gallery walk.  Students write answers to the questions. 
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Atlatl (Native Americans)

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students discover what an atlatl is and how to use it. In this Native American lesson, students discuss the history of the Native American atlatl and practice throwing with it. Students will analyze the effects of the atlatl in terms of...
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The Creation of South Africa

For Students 7th - 9th
In this African culture worksheet, students read a selection about the creation of South Africa and then create a time line and respond to 4 short answer questions. 
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Aurora Borealis

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars read background information about the Aurora Borealis and complete a science experiment based on the lights. For this Aurora Borealis lesson, students read information about the formation and background of the Aurora...
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Measuring Wind Speed

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars study wind speed and collect wind speed data. In this wind speed lesson, students visit a website to learn about the local wind speed forecast for their week. Young scholars discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect...
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Wind

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars build an anemometer and measure wind speed. In this wind speed lesson, students build an anemometer using the student instruction sheet. Young scholars visit the Alaska windspeed website and look up the wind speed...
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Emancipation Proclamation

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students examine the Emancipation Proclamation. In this Emancipation Proclamation lesson, students examine the document and respond to 6 questions regarding it.
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Olympic Training Center

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students decide on an activity like running, swimming or skating for a performance analysis. They have friends or family members videotape them as they exercise, then review the video to see how they can improve their performance.
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Exploring Levers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine the parts of a lever system and their functions.  In this simple machines lesson plan students study the different classes of levers and what they are used for. 
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Mechanics Aren't Just for Cars

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the correct mechanics of throwing. They work in peer groups to demonstrate proper throwing form and critique each other's performance.

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