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Art and Culture of France
Lessons about France can cover art, history, and the colonization of Africa.
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Viking Discoveries
Students examine Viking discoveries. In this Viking history lesson, students research Viking culture. Students use their research findings to write historically accurate narratives and build longship models.
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The Art and Culture of Spain
Students can explore the history, culture and art of Spain with motivating activities.
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Kaffir Boy
Students explore the concepts of intolerance and racism in the autobiography Kaffir Boy written by Mark Mathabane. The lesson reveals the story's depiction of the terrible toll of apartheid on the lives of individuals.
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Know Your Boundaries: Earthquake Lessons in the Classroom
With all the recent attention on Haiti, and now Chile, it is the perfect time to teach your students about earthquakes!
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Be the Kiwi
Compare the North and South of New Zealand. Exploritive minds identify which island is better to live on, taking into consideration such things as social, political, and economic aspects. They research an argument to present and debate...
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Science of War
Tenth graders, from an environmental perspective, study the pros and cons of war. Distinctions between characteristics of biological, chemical and nuclear threats and the impact of economic development are considered.
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Weekly Current Events
Students examine current events every week. Using the internet, they complete searches about specific events. In groups, they gather information to share with the class and discuss any opposing viewpoints.
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People On The Move
Learners describe patterns of internal migration in the United States, past and present and evaluate implications of internal migration. They examine population movement at the state and local levels.
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Understanding Time Zones
Students investigate the times zones around the world. They discuss situations when it is important to know the time in different parts of the world and how to find it.
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Introduction to Africa
Middle schoolers are introduced to Africa. The purpose of this instructional activity is to find out what students all ready know about the continent of Africa, and what middle schoolers are interested in learning more about. They focus...
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Cultures Around the World
Students explore the concept of culture. In this culture instructional activity, students discuss how clothing, food, celebrations, holidays, and travel contribute to the formation and perpetuation of culture.
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You've Got My Vote!
Students explore the ruling of the US Supreme Court on the ballot recounting ordered by the Florida State Supreme Court. They work in small groups to research and compare the judicial and electoral processes.
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Splendid China
Sixth graders gain an appreciation for the traditions and vast contributions of the Chinese culture in this unit of lessons.
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Schools Around the World
Young scholars discover how schools around the world are the same and different. In this international school activity, students learn about different types of schools from all around the world and the items and activities within these...
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Immigration in Canada and in the European Union
Twelfth graders explore immigration policies. In this immigration lesson, 12th graders discuss the implications of immigration as they read polices for Canadian and European Union immigration. Students then draft their own immigration...
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Mummy Tales
Students research types of mummification. In this burial customs lesson, students work in groups to research different types of mummies and present their research to the class. Students compare and contrast the types of mummification.
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The Rise of the City States in Greece
Sixth graders examine Ancient Greece and its development of democracy. In this Greek History lesson, 6th graders explore the rise of city-states in Greece and its overall effect on the development of democracy. The class continues with...
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Goal! World Cup Soccer Craze and Content for the Classroom
The World Cup craze can provide many learning opportunities for students.
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Africa Falls Prey to H.I.V.
Students use maps, statistics, and written texts to recognize the H.I.V. explosion in Africa.
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The European Union
Seventh graders perform research related to the concept of the European Union. By becoming familiar with the Union they comprehend the advantages and disadvantages of the governmental structure.
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Nepal in the Family
Students consider the implications of travel to politically unstable regions. They establish criteria to determine risks and benefits and analyze the political unrest in Nepal following recent murders in the royal family.
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Latitude and Longitude
Students identify latitude, longitude, prime meridian, international date line, and equator. They compute the latitude and longitude of different objects.
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Metalling in Around the World
Third graders explore the important leaders in different cultures by researching coinage. Through this process, they also recognize the cultural universality on coinage and currency.