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Latinos in the United States of America
Students explore a website about Latinos in the U.S., and answer worksheet questions about information on the website. They create a puppet show, organize a press conference, or create a brochure regarding Latinos living in the U.S.
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Construction of the Titanic
How was the Titanic built? Using this study guide, young historians discover details regarding the construction of the Titanic. Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs. Consider using this handout as a jigsaw...
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Idiom Quizzes - Animals
Following an exhaustive list of animal idioms, metaphors, and similes (categorized by animal), an online interactive quiz checks reader facility with their use. In each of 20 questions, a sentence has a definition for one expression in...
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Parent Contact Log
Document parent contacts by logging the date, the student’s name, the parent or guardian’s name, and notes about the exchange on the provided template. Logs can be kept by course, class, or for individuals and are a great way to provide...
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Parent Volunteer Sign-Up
Planning a field trip? Looking for parents to lead small groups or assist in the classroom? Use a sign-up form to gather volunteers. There is space for parent name, a student name, a phone number, and comments on availability. See the...
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Rewrite History Role Play: Make Your Own Treaty
High schoolers create a new treaty to maintain peace with the Casco Bay Conference. They discuss the wars between 1675 and 1763 and work in groups to conduct a peace conference. They prepare for the conference and create a new treaty....
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Reaching Peace: The Casco Bay Treaty
Young scholars analyze different interpretations of the Casco Bay Treaty Conference. They work in groups and evaluate a section of the Treaty and the terms associated with it. They present their terms to the class and the modern day...
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Writing Freely in the Elementary Classroom
Once a week, students are given free time to write on a topic of their choice. When they have finished writing, they have a small conference with their teacher about their writing for that day.
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Stadium Publicity Project
Students perform the primary tasks of public relations specialists in creating a buzz about a new arena. They create an invitation inviting special guests to a grand opening party and hold a press conference announcing the opening of a...
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Teaching The Personality Profile
Students write a comprehensive personality profile feature that demonstrates knowledge of the Wall Street Journal formula of feature writing and the concept of show, don't tell. They experience a press conference interview situation.
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Alexander the Great
Students examine the accomplishments of Alexander the Great. In this ancient civilizations instructional activity, students research the life and leadership of Alexander the Great. Students then script and perform modern news...
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Discoveries of Titanic Proportions
Students analyze various statements on the moon. After reading an article, they discuss the findings about a new moon around Saturn. In groups, they re-create a press conference in which the new findings were released to the public. ...
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A Whole New World
Learners work in small groups to investigate statistics regarding the solar system and participate in a 'scientific conference'. They explore available information about the extrasolar planet and assess the importance of this...
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Beating the Odds
Students act as medical researchers and investigate the development of artificial heart, heart assist devices and other advancements in cardiology. They report their findings, both orally and visually, to their 'colleagues' at a conference.
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Executive Exchanges
Students explore the April, 2006, overhaul of the White House staff. They research the positions in transition and stage a press conference to introduce these changes to the public.
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Writing A Foreign Policy
Students write a modified "foreign policy" between their own high school and a rival school in the conference. They describe the significance of a foreign policy from the World War II era.
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Whales, Whales, Whales!
The title says it all! Help your pupils learn all about whales. Class members research different species of whales and share the information via video conferences with kids from another school. They conduct research on a selected species...
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Robots in Space
Learners investigate the history of robotics in space exploration. They design and create a robot using various online resources, develop a list of questions about robots in space, and participate in a video conference with the Johnson...
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Secret Agent Men
What does a secret agent really do? After reading an article, students discover the connection between intelligence and espionage. Using the Internet, they will research the history and motivations of intelligence agencies throughout the...
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Emission Statement
Young scholars investigate the emission of greenhouse gases by industrialized nations. They present their findings in a simulated international global warming conference. They then whether or not the United States should take part in the...
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The Watson's Go to Birmingham, 1963
Students conduct research to obtain geographical information about the author. They create brochures or fliers to highlight the author as a guest at a mock author's conference. They answer questions on the Cyber Fact Scavenger Hunt...
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The failure of Diplomacy, September-December 1941
High schoolers investigate four main issues of concern between US and Japan prior to US involvement in World War II. In this role play lesson, students will take the role of US and Japanese negotiators trying to find a diplomatic...
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U.S. Immigration Policy and Hitler's Holocaust
Students read about immigration to the U.S. during the Holocaust. In this immigration lesson, students write answers to discussion questions. Students role play members of the 1951 U.N. conference and create guidelines for an...
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Imperialism in Africa
This presentation is light on text and jumps around a bit, but may be a good resource for review. Learners complete two writing tasks, consider a quote from Cecil Rhodes, and review reasons for British Colonization in Africa.
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