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E.T. Phones Home: The History of the Telephone

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create illustrated timelines of the telephone's history. In groups, they research 25-year sections beginning in 1876. Once each group has completed their portion of the timeline, they are all assembled to create one banner.
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Committing to Nonviolence: A Lesson from Viva La Causa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the social change movements of the American 20th century. In this nonviolence lesson, students research the work of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Caesar Chavez. Students compare and contrast the social...
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Farmworkers and the Union: A Lesson from Viva La Causa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the role of labor unions. In this labor union activity, students watch "Viva la Causa" and discuss the working conditions that led farm workers to strike. Students also read a handout regarding labor unions and share...
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Injustice on our Plates

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate boycott as a way to stand up and fight injustice. In this Teaching Tolerance activity, students research consumer boycott movements and write about their impressions.
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One Survivor Remembers: Twenty Pounds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore a Holocaust survivor's story. For this Holocaust lesson, students consider the emotions Jews forced from their homes might have experienced. Pupils discuss 2 scenarios that involve picking up and leaving one's home in...
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What Makes a Family?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the diversity of American families. In this family life lesson, students research the life of Michael Oher, whose life is the subject of the "The Blind Side". Students discuss their research findings and design a mural...
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Valentine Character Mailbox

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create a valentine mailbox. In this holiday lesson plan, students celebrate Valentine's Day and create a mailbox for valentines.
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Off to Camp We Go!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the Civilian Conservation Corp camps. In this Civilian Conservation Corps camp, students explore the C. C. C. and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. They plan and develop a three dimensional representation of life in a C. C. C....
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PULSE: A STOMP Odyssey (6-8)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how non-profit organizations support the arts. In this non-profit lesson, students learn how foundations provide funding that supports arts in a community which contributes to the common good. They watch the movie...
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Philanthropy: What Is It?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students hear stories of philanthropists, discuss what philanthropy is, and create a philanthropy poster.
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No Food, No Money, No Job: What to Do?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research the Civilian Conservation Corps and create an advertisement that might have promoted it.
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Miracles of the Heart

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch a movie. For this cultures lesson, students read A World Without Black People and then discuss segregation. Students watch the video Partners of the Heart or Something the Lord Made and then reflect on the video in their...
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Making Media for Democratic Citizenship

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine global development issues. In this media awareness lesson, students analyze current event issues and create video podcasts based on their research.
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Brown v. Board: Where are We Now?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore  the concept of resegregation. In this civil rights instructional activity, students research the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling in their community. Students define and...
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Darfur Now Lesson Four: The Messages of Darfur Now

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the work in individuals that are part of Darfur Now. In this human rights lesson, students also analyze the message of Weisel's Not on Our Watch. Students create found poems pertaining to social responsibility and activism.
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Entrepreneurs are Born, but Can They Be Taught?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of entrepreneurs. For this entrepreneurs lesson, students read an article about entrepreneurship and whether or not it is an inherent trait or a learned skill. Students discuss why entrepreneurship is...
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Civil Disobedience Action Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate incidences of civil disobedience. In this civil disobedience lesson, students watch a video and read a newspaper article on civil disobedience. Then, in groups, they search a current newspaper for examples of...
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Creating an Ethnic Student Newspaper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the Black Press. In this African American history lesson, students watch segments of a video titled, " Too Long to Have Others Spoken for Us." Students respond to discussion questions regarding each of the...
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Duke Ellington and the Rise of Jazz in New York

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars consider how Duke Ellington impacted the rise of jazz music. In this jazz music lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding the life and work of Ellington. Young scholars also watch a video regarding Ellington and...
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Navigating With Explorers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students retrace the steps of European explorers to the New World and recreate the early exploration through online research and multimedia presentations. In this world history and technology lesson, students research early explorations...
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Thomas Edison, electricity and America

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students will examine Edison's application of electricity and the concept of the American Consumer Culture and what thay means. Students will evaluate how these ideas and concepts led to change.
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Paradigm Shift: Gandhian Nonviolence and the Concept of Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this social justice instructional activity, students examine sources regarding the teachings of Mohandas Gandhi pertaining to...
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Gandhi's Salt March, A Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Gandhi's Salt March. In this peace and tolerance lesson, students discuss the Salt Tax Levy that was imposed in India. Students then debate how the Indian National Congress should have handled the issue.
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Violence Discussion

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this violence discussion worksheet, students discuss censorship and violence and the possible connections between violent cartoons, combat sports, weapons, and corporal punishment.

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