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Hawaiian Leis
Third graders examine the Hawaiian culture through the different types of Hawaiian flowers and discover how to create Hawaiian Leis. Students make flowers out of tissue paper to create their leis.
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Suitable words
In this suitable words instructional activity, students fill in the blanks to a paragraph about photocopies with suitable words. Students fill in 10 blanks.
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The World Of Anne Frank
Students study Anne Frank's life in hiding. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students read The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and then research the Internet as well as print sources to discover facts about her Holocaust experience.
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Journey, Travel and Trip Exercise
In this journey, travel, and trip activity, students fill in the blanks to the sentences with either the words journey, travel, or trip. Students complete 17 sentences and write 4 on their own.
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Intermediate sentence completion: 33
In this sentence completion instructional activity, students fill in the blanks with the appropriate words to complete each sentence. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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SAT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 07
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read an extract from Darwin's book The Voyage of the Beagle. Students answer 12 comprehension questions in 15 minutes in this SAT practice instructional activity.
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Female Artists
Students listen to excerpts from "History of Women Artists for Students" and discuss the artwork of three artists. They compare and contrast the styles of art and investigate a CD-Rom of famous artists.
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Artists as Explorers
Young scholars brainstorm a list of famous explorers from the past. In groups, they complete a worksheet analyzing the art of Karl Bodmer and how one could view him as an explorer as well. They answer discussion questions to end the...
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Library Main Hall: Using Primary Sources in the Classroom
Students choose a historical photograph or film and try to predict what happened after the photo or film in question.
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Introduction of Primary Sources
First graders examine a database to explain the use of primary source documents.
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Paper Making
Students make handmade paper. They discuss the history of paper, examine the various methods of making paper, and create the handmade paper using different types of paper, a blender, and water.
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Impressionism
Eighth graders conduct Internet research as well as visit museum Web sites to become acquainted with the period of Impressionism. After completing their research, they sketch ideas for a landscape painting in the Impressionist style...
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Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Students interpret a story with unfamiliar vocabulary through the examination of visual images. They view the song and book "Go Tell Aunt Rhody" and describe the story told in the song. Students interpret the visual images in the boo...
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Contemporary Chicago 1936-2000
Seventh graders produce stories, poems, and drawings about Weisenborn's 1936 mural and make a comparable collage about Chicago in 2000.
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The Fossil Record
Young scholars research about the animals found in Burgess Shale. In this earth science instructional activity, students evaluate the significance of fossils in human history. They create models of their chosen animal.
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Human Abstraction
Students explore and compare abstraction of human forms in various ancient cultures and by creating self-portraits using geometric shapes. They identify which geometric shapes form the following features: face, nose, arms, torso, legs,...
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"Be the Kiwi" - Maori Oral Tradition and Performance
Students create a story similar to those of the Maori oral tradition. In this Whale Rider lesson, students discuss the way that Maori legends were passed down from generation to generation. Students choose a land formation and write a...
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REEL POLITICS: HOW HOLLYWOOD EXERCISES ITS FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Students list the five best films of the year, in their opinion; brainstorm a list of criteria for a "good" film. They compare their own lists with the nominees in this year's Academy Awards; consider patterns in Academy Award winners of...
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Crayograph Quilts
Students create a quilt-like fabric swatches using Crayograph crayons, emery paper and rubbing plates.
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on Trial: Anonymous Sources, Promises of Confidentiality And Privacy
Students research the case of Matthew Cooper and Judith Miller, two reporters found in contempt of court for failing to divulge their sources. They participate in a mock trial as they consider the case from various points of view.
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Symbolism in the Beijing Opera
Ninth graders examine examples of symbolism represented in the Beijing Opera. They analyze the uses of color in symbolism.
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Life Through Time: The Heart of the Phanerozoic
Young scholars gain a deeper understanding of geological time and the evolution of life on Earth. They use iMovie to tell a complex story of a discrete time period with narration and images.
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Self-Portrait Shields
Students listen to the story, The Shield of Athena, and examine the original context of the sculptural fragment of a fallen warrior. They list important events and people in their lives, then create shields that depict their personal...
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Innovations In Adult Care
Learners study scientists and the important Nobel Prize dates. In this investigative activity students divide into groups and watch a program then complete a project.