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American Deaf Culture: Deaf Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the culture and art of the Deaf Community. They discover the history of the Deaf Community using art and their values. They compare and contrast different pieces of art.
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Defining Terrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the debate over legitimate and illegitimate uses of force and differentiate between terrorists and freedom fighters. They read articles, participate in class discussion and write an essay with their observations.
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Power to the People: Social Movements of the 1960s

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Pupils engage in a professional development workshop for teachers in the delivery of curriculum about the era of the 1960's. The emphasis of the workshop is using popular culture of the time in order to launch investigations that are...
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Assessing Public Opinion Polls

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the purpose of public opinion polls. Using recent polls, they determine the demographics of who was interviewed and when and where the interview was conducted. In groups, they develop their own public...
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The Future of China's Economic System

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore China's economic system and the future of the system. They define economic terms, research websites to find examples of how China is developing into a mixed economy system and how it competes with the U.S. for...
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Food and Languages of the World

For Teachers K
Students listen to the story "No Blue Food" in this lesson. They then discuss Allegra, the main character, and her hesitation to try new foods. They participate in a matching game in which they match cards to determine a fruit topping...
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Alligator Craft Paper Bag Puppet

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students make paper bag puppets. They use the puppets as a story teller and reader. Students use the puppets to ask questions during and after reading. They assemble their own puppet. Students use the puppets to introduce new themes,...
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Development of Popular Music

For Students 10th - 12th
The history and marketing of pop music is the subject of this lesson. Students first read an article detailing definitions and historical shifts of pop music in society. The activity then provides students with a few comprehension-level...
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Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers

For Students 5th - 6th
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 13 problems in which dollars and cents or 3 digit numbers are multiplied by 2 digits. Students will need to rewrite some of the problems.
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Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the theory of evolution and the controversy.  In this evolution lesson students view a film on Charles Darwin then they write an essay about whether or not intelligent design should be taught in science class. 
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The Vietnam War

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students analyze U.S. involvement in Vietnam. In this Vietnam War lesson, students listen to their instructor present lectures regarding the Cold War as well as the conflict in Vietnam. Students study U.S. involvement in the armed...
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WACS, WAVES< and SPARS: Women during World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders conduct a class discussion on the historical background information of women during World War II.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders evaluate what motivated women during this time.  Students create...
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War and International Law America’s Foreign Policy: Military Intervention

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils analyze America's foreign policy. In this military intervention lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on U.S. military interventions since 1989. Pupils respond to discussion questions about the lecture.
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Environmental Security and Ecological Intervention

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine environmental changes .  In this investigative lesson students view a film then complete and activity that includes a debate. 
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Child Labor and the Building of America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the growth of America from the 1880's-1920's. In this Industrialization era instructional activity, students use primary resources from the time period to investigate child labor, and determine the contribution of...
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Philosophical Conflict and the Founding of New Societies: Gandhi and Nehru in India, and Jefferson and Hamilton in the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the foundations of "new societies" such as those created by figures like Jefferson &  Ghandi, The evaluate the differences between what was intended and the actual reality of these societies including where the...
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Exploring Birds Internet Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
In this birds worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about birds to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 16 questions total.
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Heart Facts Internet Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
In this heart facts activity, students click on the links in the questions about the heart to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 16 questions total.
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North American Butterflies and Moths of Fields, Meadows, and Fencerows

For Students 5th - 8th
In this North American butterflies and moths instructional activity, students click on the links in the questions about North American butterflies and moths of fields, meadows, and fencerows to find the answers to the questions and then...
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Commonly Confused Words - Quiz 24

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this confused words worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences by choosing the correct confusing word. Students complete 20 sentences.
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Russian Leaders and Industrialization

For Students 8th - 12th
For this industrialization worksheet, students read the provided 1-page article about the Industrial Revolution in Russia and then respond to 8 short answer questions based on the information presented.
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Russia: Industrialization, Repression, and Revolution

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Russian history worksheet, students read the provided article about industrialization in the nation and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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The Victorian Era - History Through Literature

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students can learn about the Victorian Era through famous novels, such as "Wuthering Heights" and "Great Expectations".
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Sunken Hazard

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners use information about past oil spills to predict potential effects of the Prestige spill on the environment, on marine life, and on the human culture and economy of Spain.