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Let's Summarize!
Students discover the six steps to use when reading to help know what is important. They then listen to the book, Tambourine Moon focusing on the important information and discarding unnecessary or repeating information. They then break...
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Reading to Learn
Students participate in a lesson that reinforces reading skills. Specifically, this lesson focuses on the skill of summarization. This strategy teaches students how to better comprehend written text.
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Roles of the President
Middle schoolers read a document which explains the roles and responsibilities of the President of the United States. In groups, they tour the George Bush Presidential Museum and participate in a Presidential scavenger hunt. Once back...
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Parametric, Vector, Polar, and 3D Functions
Twelfth graders investigate the capabilities of the TI-89. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explore the parametric equation for a circle, for arc length of curves, and for trajectories. Students investigate the symbolic...
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Drawing Regular Polygons
Learners investigate properties of regular polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, your class will use a graphing calculator and parametric equations to construct regular polygons and investigate the relationship between the...
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The Euro: Classroom Exercises – The Costs of Adopting a New Currency
Students investigate the adoption of the euro as currency. In this global studies lesson, students read articles titled "Italy Rows Over Rising Euro Prices" and "Prices Safe from Euro Launch." Students then debate the controversy...
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Trouble for the United States in the Middle East: The Reagan-Bush Years
Students examine U.S. foreign affairs with the Middle East during the Reagan and Bush presidencies. In this Middle East lesson, students watch video segments, examine maps, and listen to music regarding the relationship between the U.S....
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Out Of Control
Fifth graders study wildfires in the United States. In this wildfire lesson students read an article, make calculations and answer questions.
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Euro 2008
Students discover details about the world of British football. In this current events lesson, students browse selected websites to explore the work and history of the game, the Euro 2008, and the business aspects of the game in Britain.
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The Lesson: Species Under Threat
Young scholars consider the plight of endangered species. In this global studies lesson, students research selected websites about endangered animals and identify global issues that contribute to their demise.
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It's Not Easy Being Green
Students investigate the environmental costs of operating golf courses. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to study golf course needs and green design options.
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Win or Lose?
Students consider how the first supercasino in Britain will impact the nation. For this current events lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to gather information about the casino and the positive and negative effects of gambling.
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Poisoned Chalice
Students explore espionage. For this current events lesson, students research various Web sites for information about the history of spy work, Anglo-Russian relations, and spy gadgets.
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Forces for Good?
Students consider the role of the British Army. In this British forces lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the history and function of the army. Students create their own advertisements for...
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Father's Figure
Young scholars examine the concept of paternity leave. For this current events lesson, students explore European policies regarding parenting today and compare it with philosophies of the past.
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Bulldozers at the Door
Students investigate current event issues in Zimbabwe. For this global issues lesson, students visit selected Web sites to determine why thousands of citizens were evacuated from their homes. Students examine the bureaucratic upheaval...
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Doing Their Duty, or Just Horsing Around?
Students consider the role of the British monarchy. In this Royal Family lesson, students access selected Web sites that require them consider what they know about royalty and whether or not they agree with the perks royalty enjoy.
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Tackling Terror
Students discuss their fears of terrorism. In this terrorism lesson, students discuss the Madrid terror attacks, the history of terrorism, and share coping strategies.
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Should We Hunt the Largest Animals on the Planet?
Learners discover details about whaling. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students research selected websites to locate information about commercial whaling and its implications.
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Discover the science of archaeology
Students research archaeology. For this archaeology lesson, students conduct research about archaeology and one ancient culture. Students write a magazine article about an archaeological dig.
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Local Government
Fourth graders research services and responsibilities of local government. They use cameras to take pictures of local government in action and create posters with them.
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Slave Trade Memorial
Students develop a memorial to the slave who endured the Middle Passage. In this slavery memorial lesson, student culminate a unit of study about slavery by creating a memorial for Africans who traveled the Middle Passage to slavery....
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The Gulf War 1990-1991
Students examine facets of the Gulf War. In this Gulf War instructional activity, students review vocabulary and people related to the war. Students then research various Gulf War Topics in heterogeneous groups. Students share their...
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Cause and Effect
Learners examine the role of the Prince's Trust. In this British charities lesson plan, students research selected websites to determine the type of charity work that is performed by the Prince's Trust. Learners also research the work of...
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