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Surname Survey

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners use data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine whether last names in a local phone directory reflect the Census Bureau's list of the most common surnames in the country. In this surnames lesson plan, students use the Internet...
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What's In A Name? Non-British Surnames

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the origins of Non-British surnames that exist in modern America. They examine the meanings of these surnames.
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What's In A Name? British Surnames Derived from Occupations or Professions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine British surnames that are derived from family occupations. They investigate some of the more common names that are still prevalent today.
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What's In A Name? British Surnames Derived from Places

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners study how British surnames were derived from locations. They observe that some of the more common names are still prevalent today.
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Non-British Surnames

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate some of the common characteristics of surnames around the world. They also examine some of the unique characteristics of surnames in different countries. The lesson finds its context with the help of guiding questions.
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British Surnames Derived from Occupations or Professions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use guiding questions in order to provide a context for research within the lesson. They explain how certain British surnames derive from people's occupations, and recognize some of the more common names still prevalent.
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British Surnames Derived from Places

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use a guiding question in order to provide a context for future research. They develop an understanding of British surnames derived from locations and learn some of the more common names still prevalent today.
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My Arkansas Family Tree

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Here is a two-part lesson that introduces learners to genealogy by having them create family trees, and map the movements of their ancestors. While this resource is designed for kids who live in Arkansas, it certainly can be adapted for...
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Medical Scene Investigators

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate physical, psychological and societal implications of various medical problems. Using internet technology and videos, students gather information on a medical problem. They compare/contrast viewpoints that may...
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On the Track With NASCAR

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students complete a variety of activities to research stock car racing. They use the Internet to research NASCAR acronyms, schedules, results, car design and other aspects.
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Filling Out Forms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this economics worksheet ,students fill out a variety of forms and practice writing in the right kind of information for each in the context of financial forms.