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Imperialism Political Cartoon Assessment
Middle schoolers work from topics provided by the teacher to create a political cartoon that illustrates imperialism throughout the world, focusing on that which led up to World War One.
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FIELD NOTE SCAVENGER HUNT
Students explore how to take good field notes through a scavenger hunt.
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Skateboard Renegade
Students read the novel, "Skateboard Renegade." Reading pairs read the novel with an eye out for characteristics of responsibility. They add to a responsibility chart as they find examples. They also read to identify vocabulary, cause...
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Identifying Propaganda Techniques
For this propaganda techniques worksheet, students write the technique next to the sentence read by a candidate. Students complete 12 problems.
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African-American Heroes
Students explore websites about famous African-Americans. They work in pairs to decide on an African American who should be honored with a stamp. They write a letter recommending this person for a stamp including appropriate reason why...
Hopelink
Hopelink: Reading Lesson Idea: Fact or Opinion?
In this lesson, students must learn to recognize the differences between fact and opinion.
New York Times
New York Times: Evaluating Sources in a 'Post Truth' World: Fake News
[Free Registration/Login Required] Need help determining fake news from real news? This seems to be a problem today. Find practical activities and questions to help navigate a media landscape in which it is increasingly difficult to tell...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: The Wacky Smear Campaign
Inspired by Barry Lane's book 51 Wacky We-Search Reports, in this cross-curricular lesson plan students learn how to summarize properly.
US Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau: Numbers That Tell a Story
Using State Facts for Learners, a data access tool from the U.S. Census Bureau, students will explore data about their state and voice their opinions on how the population has changed over time. Learners will work in small groups to...