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Breaking News English: Big Ben

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Big Ben activity, learners read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find": Who's the Real Misfit?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze the short story, "A Good Man Is Hard to Find," by Flannery O'Connor. They write a one-page response, explore various websites, take an online interactive journey, and write a final assessment paper.
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The Selling of the Taj Mahal or Osaka Castle

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students practice their marketing skills. In this historical sites lesson, students select and research historical sites in the world that they market and attempt to sell to a businessman.
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Mayan History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine Mayan contributions to the world. In this Mesoamerican culture lesson, students view a slideshow about the Maya and then peruse books about the accomplishments of the culture. Students create charts that highlight Mayan...
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Spaces and Places

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils identify three-dimensional forms in various buildings and construct three-dimensional paper forms.
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A Passport to Asia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Asia. In this geography skills lesson, students design travel brochures that market Asia by highlighting its location, population, capital, landforms, famous places, and food.
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Serious Doodling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine cartoons drawn by a volunteer serving in the country of Jordan. They draw a cartoon about a time felt different from others around them and share their cartoons with the class. The answer the questions: How can cartoons be...
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Great Wall of China Assignment

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Great Wall of China activity, students read a 1-page passage about the construction of the wall and then respond to 4 short answer questions and write letters about the benefits of the wall.
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Helen Clark

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, learners read about the life of Helen Clark and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.
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Reading a Map

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders become familiar with the vocabulary and skills related to mapping.  In this guided reading activity, 3rd graders find proper nouns on from the map.  Students read Goldilocks.  Students make a map of their room.
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Fujiyama

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine and discuss Mt. Fuji (Fujiyama) and its effect on the culture and philosophy of Japan. This high school lesson is ideal for a Social Studies, Humanities, or Asian Studies class.
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What Physical Activities Do Sneakers and His Friends Do? Lesson Idea

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils listen to the story Big News! They think of other physical activities that Mr. and Mrs. Legs and their little spiders may do together.
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Journey to Gettysburg

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use latitude and longitude to map the path of the Battle of Gettysburg.
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History and Culture of Turkey

For Teachers 5th - 8th
An exploration of the history and culture of Turkey can provide students with a greater understanding and appreciation of this region.
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History and Culture of the Middle East

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The Middle East provides a rich history for students to delve into.
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Lesson Planet Article
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History and Culture of Greece

For Teachers 5th - 8th
A study of the history of Greece can include research on individuals, such as Artistotle, that made this country famous.
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Lesson Planet Article
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History and Culture of Russia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The history and culture of Russia is one of the most complex in Europe, and can provide interesting learning opportunities.
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History and Culture of Italy

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Italy is the birthplace of countless individuals who changed the course of human history.
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Cruising the Caribbean

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create four postcards that illustrate an island on the Caribbean.
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New York on the Pacific Coast

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the interaction and consequences of contact among different ethnic groups. Students examine a timeline and the important historical events in American History. They discuss immigration and migration.
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1668 Map of Newark Activity

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders read a map for historical information, decipher a map legend and symbols, and expand their knowledge of a historic time.