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European Union

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars read a short dialogue that takes place between a Canadian who is touring France and a French citizen.  In this World History lesson, students create answers to comprehension questions.  Young scholars participate...
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Angels of Generosity

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils write a generosity journal which chronicals acts of kindness after reading the Surat story, Angel Child, Dragon Child.
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Dancing Rainbows: A Pueblo Boy's Story

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the main ideas illustrated in the story "Dancing Rainbows." They identify details from the story that show respect toward self and others. Students write a paragraph to illustrate how the Tewa Indians show respect....
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Using Modal Verbs to Problem Solve - Discussing a Difficult Situation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students focus on the use of modal verbs of probability and advice in the past tense while discussing and solving a difficult problem.
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Animal Tracks

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study the different tracks that animals make. They identify similarities and differences in the tracks and formulate opinions based on facts.
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A Body Dilemma

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the pros and cons of the selling of body parts in this lesson. A discussion of how personal value systems impact science and research is developed.
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Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Learners study Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt. In this biographical instructional activity, students read Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride. Learners write their own biography, create a timeline of events from the book, and write a...
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Fahrenheit 451: Social Criticism

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students write a four paragraph essay that tells about two things in society that Ray Bradbury criticizes in the book, Fahrenheit 451. In this social criticism lesson, students develop a thesis based on their reading of the book and...
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State v. Russell, Minnesota Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the impact of court decisions. In this Minnesota Supreme Court lesson plan, students read the State v. Russell case study regarding cocaine drug use. Pupils take notes on the case and respond to discussion questions...
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Make a Harry Potter Board Game

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners, in groups, make a Harry Potter Board Game. They explore how to write inference and recall questions.
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English Colonization

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss their prior knowledge of what colonization means and give their opinions of why someone would want to start a colony. After recording their answers on web map they read about the English colonization in their books;...
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Cows That Type Friendly Letters

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students engage in a instructional activity that introduces the parts of a letter. The instructional activity is taught using a powerpoint presentation with the purpose of integrating technology into instruction. Students create a letter...
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Pick Up a Litter Bit-Earth Day

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the effects of litter on the environment. In this environmental lesson, students read the statistics on pollution and identify the effects it has on the Earth. Students develop a plan to clean up their local community.
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Should Humans Be Cloned?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore links on the Internet to collect facts about cloning then prepare an essay on their findings. In this research writing lesson students examine how to include their opinions on what they have found in their research. 
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Caring for the Land

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study soil management and issues relating to agriculture and the environment. In this agriculture and environment instructional activity, students define the terms farmer, environmentalist, and activist. Students use a Venn...
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Local Four Minute Men Committee

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the "Third Liberty Loan" pamphlet. In this discussion instructional activity, students read the pamphlet and discuss their opinions. Students answer questions and discuss main points of the document.
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Ownership of Lands

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the levels of forest ownership and how each are managed.  In this land ownership instructional activity students research timber companies and complete a writing assignment. 
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Educational Complacency Will Make U.S. Feel the Pain

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the educational system in the United States in reference to the job market and available expertise. For this Current Events lesson, 12th graders read an article and discuss their opinions with the class.
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All Wrapped up and Nowhere to Go

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students consider the impact of legislating exessive packaging. In this environmental issues lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about packaging and UK laws to reduce it. Students...
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What Is a Fair Tax?

For Students 10th - 12th
In this What Is a Fair Tax worksheet, students read about different types of taxes, solve problems, and answer questions (including those requiring an opinion with facts).
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Independent - To Be or Not Top Be - Day 2, Lesson D: Intestinal Fortitude

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore intestinal fortitude in terms of their oral presentation.
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Media Literacy Skills

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders watch a news story from three different networks in order to determine how the same story can be presented in three different ways. Next, working in small groups they create a newscast of a current event to share with the...
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Unsettling Plans

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about Israel, Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip. They develop annotated timelines about the history of the region in the 20th century and create collages that...
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Ideas for Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read a newspaper, then draw a picture.