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Native American Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore America's history prior to 1492. This unit of six lessons identifies five regions of the United States and assists students in the development of an understanding of the Native Americans who lived in the regions.
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The Making of Our First President

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate George Washington's military career. For this George Washington lesson, students research the contributions of Washington the colonial military and then write editorials about his accomplishments for a mock colonial...
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The Crucible

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use an Internet scavenger hunt, vocabulary, sample essay questions, and short answer questions suitable for study and review of the play, The Crucible.
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Seventh Grade Essay Unit

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders write a five paragraph essay and then branch out from there.
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Frontier Wars of the 1790s

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explore the frontier wars of the 1790s. After researching one battle, teams of students prepare a presentation for the class. Learners compare and contrast the Columbian Tragedy with "broadsides" that were printed to announce...
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Identify Plant Nutrient Requirements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are given standard elemental nutrients, identify plant nutrient requirements based on criteria outlined in assessment instructment. They, are given standard elemental nutrients, provide all means and chemical symbols of plant...
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This Land is Your Land? This Land is My Land!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the various territory acquisitions in United States history and create an annotated map that tells the history of U.S. expansion. Working in small groups, students outline the land acquisitions and purchases made by...
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Health Education: Expressing Emotions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders express emotions. In this personal health lesson plan, 2nd graders demonstrate how to express emotions and feelings in a positive manner, without hurting oneself or others.
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Can You Find a Solution?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the topic of public conservation. In this Florida panthers lesson, students read a scenario about the endangered panther and collaborate to plan a way to protect the panther population. Students also participate in a...
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Unknown Element Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils work with a partner to determine the identity of an unknown element based on given descriptions. Groups use classroom textbooks, encyclopedias, and science internet sites to identify their unknown element then write a report as...
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Children's Media and Censorship

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine the point of censorship when dealing with Students. They explore essays by Stephen King.
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Ideas for Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers read a newspaper, then draw a picture.
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Discussion Web: Ender's Game

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Designed to encourage readers to consider both sides of of the question of whether Ender is responsible for the death of all the buggers, individuals search for examples from Orson Scott Card's popular science fiction novel, Ender's Game...
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Hernandez v. Texas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What if the jury is not made up of people from your ethnicity or background—are they still considered your peers? Scholars analyze the impact the Supreme Court case Hernandez v. Texas had on jury selection across the nation. Paired...
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World History Lesson Plan: Uncovering Essential Questions

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Have you ever noticed a news story revolves around an essential question? Scholars research methods of reporting historical events. Working in groups, they use an interactive module to gather information on a historical topic, uncovering...
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Who Ever Heard of the Big Bang?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the theories that attempt to explain the origins of the Universe. Some theories are based on scientific facts. Others find their source in folklore. The variety of beliefs systems are discussed as a motivating factor for...
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Understanding Bias

For Students 6th - 9th
In this understanding bias activity, students read about bias and they detect bias in given paragraphs. They determine if the writer conveys the information with bias or not.
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Writing a Letter to the Editor

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars examine the structure and elements of a letter to the editor. They identify letter elements, read and discuss newspaper letters, and write and submit a letter to a local newspaper.
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Listening To A Guest Speaker

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson of listening to a guest speaker. They pay attention to the information and are active in taking notes, generating follow up questions, and summarizing the presentation. Students practice clear speaking...
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Create Your Own Tornado

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify key concepts and definitions about tornados. They work in small groups of three to four to create mini-tornados. After reading Tornado Alert as a class, 3rd graders discuss tornados and fill out a KWL chart.
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The Violence of Ancient Rome

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare the violence in ancient Rome and the violence in American society today. They research and write an essay that requires comparison and contrast techniques as well as supporting personal opinions about violence in our...
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Trade Wars: the Candidates Take a Stand

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students research topics related to trade, and develop a graphic organizer. They debate and discuss topics related to trade.
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Creating a Loyalist Postcard

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research a Loyalist and create their postcards. Specific Expectations.
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Threats to Validity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the components of the scientific habits of mind. In groups, they use this information and relate it to scientific investigations. They develop strategies to evaluate information and evidence and how to question sources...

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