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South Carolina Voices: Lessons From the Holocaust
Students explore World History by researching the Holocaust. In this Nazi Germany lesson, students identify the ghettos and death camps that many Jewish civilians were sent to in order to be controlled and later killed. Students...
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"What Was Rome"
Eighth graders study the richness, diversity and significance of Roman Civilization. They demonstrate in what ways Rome has influenced subsequent civilizations and what is meant by the "Fall of the Roman Empire". They clarify that...
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Bestiarity and Gargoyles
Students complete an art project. In this gargoyles instructional activity, students learn about gargoyles and other medieval architecture features and discuss their purposes. Students create their own monsters using an etching...
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Medieval Times Crossword
In this medieval times crossword puzzle instructional activity, students use the 10 clues to determine the words and names that fill in the blanks to appropriately complete the word puzzle pertaining to the state. A word bank is included.
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Medicine Through Time
In this medicine in history worksheet, students read through the questions about the history of medicine. Students give short answers to the 18 questions.
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"Umbrellas"
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about the origin of the umbrella. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions about the text.
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War and International Law: A Brief History of the Law of War
Students investigate the history of the law of war. For this international law lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding the history of international law spanning from Pax Romana to Collective Security. Students respond to...
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Roman World vs. Feudal World
Young historians compare the major features of the Roman and feudal worlds, such as religion, social hierarchy, and political tenets, using online resources and group discussion.
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EU and Turkey
Should Turkey be admitted to the European Union? Before debating this question, class members research the background and stated purpose of the EU, read articles of Turkey's bid to become a member of the EU, and the concerns other...
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Is Homework Beneficial?
Does homework improve student achievement, or does it increase stress? Scholars use the included debate topics website to prepare for a class discussion or debate about whether homework is advantageous. After reading a brief background...
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Comparative religious Teachings
Ninth graders examine the goods and culture that was traded along the Silk Road. For this World History lesson, 9th graders compare and contrast the belief systems of the Silk Roads. Students analyze a primary text of sacred and...
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The Renaissance
Students study the work of Renaissance artists and investigate the value of their contributions. They investigate how beauty and thinking were stressed during this time period by participating in art and research activities.
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The Geography of Renaissance
Students use the internet to research the geography of the Renaissance. Using maps of Europe, they identify at least three key cities during the time period and discuss the main types of transportation. They research the various customs...
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Stephen Spielberg
In this Stephen Spielberg worksheet, students read 13 clues about the life and films of the famous director. Students put their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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The Renaissance
In this Renaissance study guide worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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Sixth Grade Social Studies Quiz
In this social studies activity, 6th graders complete multiple choice questions about economics, climate, maps, and more. Students complete 15 questions.
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Classroom Guide for Coming to America
Learners discuss the pre-reading focus questions. In this reading lesson, students discuss and explore the book cover and title. Learners predict what they will learn from this book. Additionally, students read to find out what life is...
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Water Rocket
Students study the basic operation of a water rocket. In this propulsionlesson students complete several experiments on constructing a bottle rocket launcher.
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The Respiratory System
Students explore the parts of the respiratory system in this six lessons unit. The lessons presnt the concepts of the breathing, the function of oxygen in the system, how sounds are made, and the effects of pollution, smoking and disease...
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Theodore Roosevelt
In this biography learning exercise, students read a one page text detailing the life of Theodore Roosevelt. Students then answer 14 short answer questions.
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Reading Comprehension Exercise
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read paragraphs and fill in the blanks with words given and correct mistakes. Students complete 2 activities.
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Vincent's Flowers
Learners create sunflower paintings using pastels, pencils, and construction paper in this Art lesson plan for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the artwork of Vincent van Gogh and the book Camille and the Sunflowers...
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Is Coming to the United States of America Good for the Immigrant?
Student discuss whether coming to the United States was good for certain groups of immigrants. Using the internet, they examine settlement patterns for immigrants over a period of time. In groups, they role play the role of a family...
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The Clarinet Family
In this music activity, students investigate the features and history of the clarinet. Students answer 6 multiple choice questions. No information is provided on the page.