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Animal Tracks Program
Entice your learners with this lesson plan on animal footprints. After reading the story Footprints in the Snow by Cynthia Benjamin, they use photos to identify animals and their footprints. Then they participate in an activity to...
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What is Brazil's Government Like?
Students compare and contrast the American system of government with that of Brazil. They research how the Brazilian govenment functions.
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Ancient Civilizations: Medieval and Early Modern Times
Seventh graders gain an understanding of the history of Mongolian culture through making inferences about Mongolian artwork
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Tourist and Traveler Information
Students work with monetary exchange rates and the metric system as they simulate working to help tourists travel through Canada to Alaska.
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The Ratification Debate
Eighth graders investigate the debate in order to understand the Ratification in context of the period of history being studied. They read text answer questions through identifying the differences between Federalists and Antifederalists.
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Texas Struggle for Civil Rights
Seventh graders research three key people and three organizations important to the civil rights movement in Texas. They find five facts about each and their significant contributions to American civil rights.
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Introduction to eBay
Beginning eBay users may benefit from this scripted procedural for using the popular online marketplace. The step-by-step directions lead class members through the various features of the site. The 2004 publication date might make some...
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The Entrepreneur's Game
Twelfth graders explore the basic principles of the US free enterprise system. They examine the basic principles of the US free enterprise system including profit motive, voluntary exchange, private property rights, and competition.
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What is Brazil's history?
Young scholars research Brazil's history and note the changes that take place over time in Brazil's history. They analyze reasons for changes in Brazil's history and compare and contrast Brazil's history with that of the United States in...
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Political Party Manifesto
In this political party manifesto worksheet, students work collaboratively to respond to 5 short answer questions regarding party platforms and then write their own manifesto speech.
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Governance - Grade 8
Eighth graders participate in talking circles. For this self-governance lesson, 8th graders examine human rights from the perspective of Native Americans. Students discuss the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as...
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Is All Fair in War?
Pupils investigate issues of race in the military by examining current and historic examples.
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Radio Program #14-The Back to the Land Movement
Students identify the impact of the "Back to the Land" movement on the Appalachian area. They interview people who have moved back or know someone who has moved back to the Appalachian area. Students graph out profiles of "typical"...
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Heirloom Machine Quilting
Students practice using the sewing machine to make designs. After viewing demonstration, they discuss the best workspace, batting selections and how to prepare the quilt for use. They share their final quilt with the class.
TES Global
Tes: Media Writing Project: Create a School Prospectus
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will develop a brochure for a school during this writing unit. Students will learn functional writing and how to apply the associated conventions.
Other
A Practical Guide for Developing Marketing Brochures
This site provides a guide to creating a marketing brochure. Includes information on developing the theme, objectives, copy, design, layout, audience, objectives, and design mechanics of your brochure.
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English Montreal School Board: Vacation Re Quest: A Webquest
This site features a dedicated and enthusiastic travel agent who wants to be prepared to provide the ultimate vacation packages for any client that uses your agency. Students research one of four countries and work with a partner to...
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Biz Journals: Quality of Capabilities Brochure Reflects on Quality of Your Firm
The second section of this article discusses form and function to follow when creating a brochure for your business. This article focuses on the size of the brochure.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Using a Web Quest to Create a Persuasive Brochure
After reading Lois Lowry's The Giver, students use a WebQuest to research ideas and themes from the novel. Students use their research and persuasive writing skills to create a brochure designed to sell a way of thinking or way of life...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Creating State Brochures
Students will work in pairs to research online and/or in print a chosen state and create a travel brochure incorporating the information gathered.
Microsoft
Microsoft: The Olympic Games
Students learn about the Olympic Games and then create a brochure in Microsoft Office about the games held in one host city. The lesson plan includes student activities, resources, assessment, and a teacher's guide. All necessary...
Other
Dcfb Graphics: Trifold Brochure Writing Tips
A site that aims to give businesses solid guidelines on how to write effective trifold brochures. Good also for students looking into creating a unique brochure.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Writer's Model: Persuasive Brochure
This six-page example provides information on creating a persuasive brochure. Clicking on the "Writer's Guide" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page enables the user to get tips, directions, and explanations on the essay.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Laws, They Are a Changin'
This unit will cover the key people, places, and events of the Civil Rights Movement. The students will create a PowerPoint presentation, a brochure, and a website so that they can use and extend their technology skills. They will also...