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Discovering Aristotle's Three Forms
Learners, working in small groups, role play different kinds of governments--oligarchy, monarchy, dictatorship, and democratic republic. They portray their form of government in a skit, while other groups guess which kind of government...
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Microsoft Publisher Country Brochure
Students explore geographic information. In this geography and technology lesson, students choose a county and answer related questions on a Webquest. Students create a word web and design a country brochure.
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Theatre: Persuasive Explorers
Students act like a famous explorer. In this explorer lesson, students research an explorer and act out persuasive arguments in which that explorer might be involved.
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Nuclear Waste
Students identify pros and cons of nuclear power, and analyze problems surrounding nuclear waste and how to make decisions regarding its disposal.
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Breaking News English: Canada Leader Eats Raw Seal Heart
For this ESL worksheet, learners first read or listen to a text about a Canadian governor-general who ate a raw seal heart to show her support for seal hunting. Students complete 8 pages of comprehension exercises....
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Meso-America
Students will identify and locate Central and South America and their countries and features, as well as Meso-American civilizations. Students will compare civilizations and discuss voyages of relevant explorers.
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Leif Erikson Day
Leif Erikson Day lessons breathe life into social studies classroom explorations.
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Light in Festivals
Students examine how five different countries use light in their celebrations and festivals. They locate countries on a map, conduct research and prepare a poster for a specific holiday, complete a worksheet, and create a tin lantern.
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Creating a Thunderstorm
First graders contrast sounds and make a thunderstorm rhythm. In this rhythm lesson, 1st graders listen to Native American music and make an original rhythm with their hands and feet. Students discuss Native Americans.
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Lesson Plans Using Objects Found In Nature
Students create works of art using "found objects" such as bark, leaves, sand, and shells.
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Volcanoes in Washington State and Tanzania
Learners research volcanoes in Washington State and in Tanzania and create a poster on one specific volcano in each area. Once research is complete on each area, students compare and contrast volcanoes in Washington State and Tanzania.
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Translating Traditions
Students analyze art reflective of traditions and cultural heritage. In this art analysis lesson, students complete image based discussion.
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Antisemitism
Eighth graders explore antisemitism and propaganda and stereotypes. They make connections to current-day antisemitism, racism, prejudice and bigotry.
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Atlatl Lessons Grades 4-12
Young scholars examine motion and how to describe it qualitatively. In this investigative lesson students see how aboriginal people were environmentally responsible.
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A Seasite Scavenger Hunt
Seventh graders surf a website to find answers to 15 questions about Southeast Asia.
Other
Why Christmas: Christmas Cultures Around the World
A look at the different traditions and ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Experience Christmas from Australia to Zambia, Italy to China, and many more countries.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Let's Go Luna: Around the World
Travel around the world with this collection of activities from Let's Go Luna! From making postcards and present tags to dressing up your favorite characters in winter outfits, your child will be introduced to social-emotional and social...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Exploring the World of Music
This 12-video series examines elements of music such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture, and how they are used in a wide variety of music genres in cultures around the world.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Proverbs: At Home and Around the World
Contains plans for three lessons about proverbs from around the world and how they have cultural and personal significance. In addition to objectives and standards, these instructional plans contain links to sites used in the lessons as...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Cultural Diversity
A learning module on the similarities and differences between cultures. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will investigate...
Other
Topics Online Magazine: Traditional Children's Games From Around the World
Learn about traditional children's games from around the world in this list of games with explanations of where they are from and how they are played.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Hello's Heard Around the World
This lesson engages students in learning how to say "hello" in several different languages. Students will observe pictures and make predictions about the types of cultures represented. Students will use word strips and sing songs related...
Microsoft
Microsoft Education: Around the World Calendar
A lesson to help students learn about the culture and history of other countries.