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I'm British But...
Students view and discuss the documentary "I'm British But..." and examine what being British means to them. After viewing the video students participate in a class discussion about immigration and reasons for migrating to another...
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I'm British But... 2
Students view the documentary "I'm British But..." and examine the variety of ways in which people identify themselves in Britain today. In pairs they identify what is important to the lives of the young Asian people in the film, and...
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Using Words to Work Things Out
Third graders discuss ways to use words to solve a conflict. For this conflict resolution lesson, 3rd graders read the book Angela and Alice and discuss the conflict from the story. Students brainstorm ways to solve conflicts among...
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Budgeting
Students establish budgeting techniques. In this Economics lesson, students work in small groups to prepare a budget for a simulation activity, purchasing new playground equipment.
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Identity Boxes
Students create a "portrait" box that contains symbolic representations of their own identity. In this Lucas Samaras and Joseph Cornell art lesson, students discover ways that these two artists used symbols and objects to represent...
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Reading the Newspaper
Students read the newspaper. In this newspaper instructional activity, students become familiar with the various parts of a newspaper. They read specific parts, highlight important information and summarize what they read.
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Climate Change & Coral Activities
Students study how the ocean stabilizes our planet's climates and how global warming is becoming a threat to this fine balance. For this climate change lesson, students identify that fossil fuel emissions are responsible for...
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Historical Markers
Young scholars read the "Chicago Tribute Markers of Distinction," and pick one famous person to write about. In this creative writing worksheet, students write about this person's home. Additionally, young scholars pretend that 100 years...
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Earth Day and "The Lorax" Lesson Plans
Earth Day can be a way for students to explore their relationship to the world around them and read great literature like "The Lorax."
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Animals: Insects
Students use the Internet to examine insects and their relatives. They participate in online games and discover insect recipes.
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Famous People: Albert Einstein
Learners research Albert Einstein and the two parts of the Relativity Theory.
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Animals: Alligators
Students study alligators, discover their habitats, species and how they care for their young.
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Writing: Advertisements
Students explore these web pages to explore how to write good advertisements.
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Animals: Gila Monsters
Students research sites about Gila monsters. They explore the physical characteristics and defense mechanisms that help Gila monsters survive in the desert. Includes photographs and a diagram.
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Anatomy: Circulatory System
Students use the Internet to research the circulatory system. They explore the different organs of the circulatory system and their functions. There are animations, online quizzes, games, and interactive tours of this system.
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Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia
Students read about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. They investigate the art, culture, and history, and read an overview about the gods and goddesses.
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Ancient Civilizations: China
Students read about the daily life, history, dynasties, and ancient celebration of ancient China.
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Solar System: Earth
Young scholars research Earth including what makes it suitable for life, its rotation, geological composition and gravity.
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Space: Black Holes
Students investigate theories about black wholes and the formation of the universe.
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Solar System: Sun
Learners research information about the Sun, sunspots and how the Sun creates nuclear energy. They investigate how the Sun affects Earth.
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Physics: Water-Bottle Rockets
Learners research how physics laws create motion and propel rockets. They examine how to build water-bottle rockets.
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Children Around the World: Child Labor
Young scholars research the history of child labor and the child labor that still exists in the world today.
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Children Around the World: School and Daily Life
Students research what it is like to go to school in different countries around the world.
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Australian Aborigines
Students research the art and culture of the Australian Aborigines.