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Independent - To Be or Not Top Be - Day 1, Lesson 2: Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the thirteen significant events that lead to the start of the American Revolution.
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A Novel Idea

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read a historical novel. In groups they reenact chapters of the novel.
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Angels of Generosity

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students write a generosity journal which chronicals acts of kindness after reading the Surat story, Angel Child, Dragon Child.
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Philanthropy Market Is Open Today

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars earn money for a philanthropic organization. In this service learning instructional activity, students organize a snack market sale to earn money for charities.
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Frederick Douglass: This is Your Life; The Abolitionist

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the abolitionist movement in antebellum America.
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Propaganda During World War I

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders consider how propaganda was used during World War I. In this World War I lesson plan, 8th graders analyze posters that were used to garner support for World War I. Students use the provided worksheet to...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Watchdogs

For Students 10th - 12th
Use this political cartoon as a class warm up or discussion starter. Upper graders examine the role of newspapers as government watchdogs. Items for consideration are available, alongside a vivid cartoon.
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How to Write A+ Essays!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson, which promises to improve the essays of your middle schoolers, contains a list of characteristics an essay should include. It breaks it down into the introduction, thesis statement, body, etc. There's also a list of things...
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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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Extraterrestrials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the possibility of intelligent life in space. In this space science lesson, students decipher a radio message electronically transmitted in space. They create their own extraterrestrial welcome greeting.
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Imperialism Political Cartoon Assessment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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The Battle Over Reconstruction: The Aftermath of Reconstruction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Reconstruction Era. In this American history lesson, students explore the condition of the United States following the Civil War as they read statistical data. Students analyze the Reconstruction policies to...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Nothing is More Patriotic Than Social Criticism

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature social criticism. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.
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Straight Talk on Prescription Drugs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discover how doctors custom fit prescription drugs to patients. For this health science instructional activity, young scholars explain the risks associated with drug abuse. They discuss common myths about prescription drugs.
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Independent - To Be or Not Top Be - Day 2, Lesson C: Freedom of Speech

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the following questions: What is it? What is it like? What is an example?
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Civil War Telecollaborative Newspaper

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders produce Civil War newspapers.
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FIELD NOTE SCAVENGER HUNT

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore how to take good field notes through a scavenger hunt.
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Chameleons Are Cool!

For Teachers 2nd
Have your learners review what they know about camouflage using this lesson plan. Learners fill out a graphic organizer listing what they know or have questions about. This could be enhanced with the addition of a writing assignment in...
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Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students search for items in various parts of the newspaper noting the different types of information it provides.
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Skateboard Renegade

For Teachers 4th - 7th
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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The Topic Sentence

For Students 4th - 8th
In this composition worksheet, students write topic sentences about the picture that is shown to them. Students write 3 sentences about a robber.
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"I Have the Right Club"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore issues facing society today. In this social studies lesson, students discuss human rights concepts. Learners discuss the role they play in promoting the idea of freedom.
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Identifying Propaganda Techniques

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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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Conditional Sentences "If" Clauses

For Students 7th - 9th
In this conditional sentences worksheet, learners learn how to write conditional sentences. They then use what they learned to write 4 conditional sentences.

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