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"Et tu, Brute?" - The Characters, Conflict and Historical context of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

For Teachers 6th
Students analyze the Shakespearian play, "Julius Caesar" in this seven lesson unit. Through readings, hands-on projects, and the study of plot development, comparisons are made to the movie and the historical records available.
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`Great Debate' Lesson Plan for Undergraduates

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students study the Curtis- Shapley debate which highlighted the view of human place in the universe. They examine the clash of these two astronomers in a debate which took place in 1920.
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Game Shows in the Classroom

For Teachers K - 12th
Pupils participate in game show like games when reviewing material for any subject or grade level.
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Literature: Porgy and Bess

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the various portrayals of African-Americans in literature, focusing on the opera, Porgy and Bess. They conduct Internet research on African-American culture between the two World Wars. Students write fictional or...
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Development in Drosophila melanogaster

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils study the least familiar aspect of development in Drosophila melanogaster; the development of the pupa. Students isolate and culture "First-day" pupae. They are dissected daily to study the progressive developmental changes.
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Exploring Science Fiction

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders read a variety of science fiction short stories. Using the text, they identify the components that make it science fiction and a well written piece of literature. They record their observations and share them with the...
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Harriet The Spy

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the style of diary writing as its own genre of literature. They read Harriet The Spy in order to have a text for this literature study. Students use the skill of prediction to preview the story, and then...
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The Power of Maps & Native American Cultures

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover where and how five Native American cultures lived in North America in what is currently the United States. They examine their way of life and the regions they inhabited. Additionally, 6th graders will understand...
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Setting And Plot

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate the concept of setting with the use of reading different excerpts from multiple samples of texts. They execute well-thought out statements of the setting considering the important details that point it out during the...
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Where Do You Live?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study and compare rural, suburban, and urban communities. They play a board game, read books about communities, and complete several other activities regarding the different types of communities. Several extension and...
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Study Guide: The Interlopers

For Students 7th - 10th
In this study guide learning exercise, students define vocabulary and literary terms used in "The Interlopers". Students answer comprehension questions based on the reading and fill in a chart with characters and their traits.
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Observing First Impressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore their own personal qualities. In this social awareness instructional activity, students explore their identities as results of genetics and environments. Students also discuss first impressions and their reliability.
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December Holidays Multiple Choice Definitions Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this holidays learning exercise, students choose the correct definition for the holiday term provided to them. Students complete 15 multiple choice questions.
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Culminating Activities for Sharon Draper’s Novel Copper Sun

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Student examine the elements of literature. In this literature lesson, students follow the provided procedures to review the novel Copper Sun by Sharon Draper.
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Orca United Nations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the differences between sets of data and explain how organisms are adapted to their environment.  In this marine mammals instructional activity students analyze data based on set criteria. 
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The Civil War Through a Child's Eye

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use primary and secondary sources to observe a child's view of the Civil war.  In this Civil War lesson, students understand that different people had different perspectives on the war.  Students recognize the difference between...
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Canterbury Tales, "The General Prologue"

For Students 9th - 11th
In these Canterbury Tales worksheets, learners complete a chart of analysis about the pilgrims in the literature. Students also analyze the best and worst pilgrims.
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Introduction to Animals Crossword Puzzle

For Students 9th - 12th
In this introduction to animals instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 47 questions on the types and characteristics of animals.
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Bad Bard/Good Bard: Coming to Character through Preconceptions of Shakespearean Acting

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students practice their own acting skills. For this Shakespeare lesson, students participate in choral readings and reenact scenes from The Taming of the Shrew. Students then discuss the difficulties of Shakespearean acting.
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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy instructional activity, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber.
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Big Poppy Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Big Poppy."
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Mountain Myths

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers become familiar with Native American myths and legends created to explain volcanic activity. They apply the clustering, writing process and peer-editing techniques to the writing of an original myth about Mount St. Helens
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Vaccines--How and Why?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study the history, progression and current uses for vaccines in the prevention of disease. They simulate an epidemic and experiment with pathogens.
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Classifying Rocks and Minerals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify rock types by observing key characteristics. Describe the differences between minerals and rocks. Observe rocks using a magnifying glass and draw shapes and colors of the minerals.

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