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A Passport to WWII and the Holocaust

For Teachers 7th
Students explore the Holocaust. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students research Hitler's rise to power, the terror of concentration camps, and World War II. Students read The Diary of Anne Frank , listen to a Holocaust survivor, and...
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World Religions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the symbols and historical figures of the five main religions of the world. They participate in a class discussion, listen to a lecture and take notes, and write five Haikus, one about each major religion of...
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Deportation and Loss

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss the issues of isolation and deportation as they are related to the Holocaust. After reading a brief passage about deportation and confinement in a concentration camp, 7th graders discuss the feelings involved in...
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Viking Discoveries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Viking discoveries. For this Viking history lesson, students research Viking culture. Students use their research findings to write historically accurate narratives and build longship models.
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Charts, Maps, and Graphs Lesson on the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice interpreting data. In this Holocaust lesson, students research selected Internet sources and examine charts, maps, and graphs regarding the Jewish populations in and out of Europe. Students respond to questions about...
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Axis and Allies World War II Simulation

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars investigate World War II through the computer game Axis and Allies. They discuss the basics of World War II before playing the game, spend eight weeks playing the game that is a simulation of World War II, and write a...
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Lost Peace

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a television program that chronicles the failure of the League of Nations as a deterrent to further war. They create a timeline of events that led from WWI to WWII and hold a mock town meeting in which they discuss...
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4th Grade Spelling: Continents and Nationalities

For Students 4th
In this 4th grade home connection spelling practice activity, 4th graders examine 20 spelling words that feature continents and nationalities. Students write the words 1 time each.
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Here We Go

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the World Cup of 2006. In this current events instructional activity, students research the listed Web sites that include information about football and the worldwide competition. Students discuss the...
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Map Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the nations, battlefields, troop movement of the Germans through Belgium and the location of both fronts during World War I by creating a map. They visualize the strength of the Germans early in the war.
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Exploring the Objectives of the European Union

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the members of the EU and brainstorm on how these countries would benefit by having an alliance. In groups, they examine the main objectives of the EU and present to the class.
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In Search of the Amber Room

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students watch the film, "In Search of the Amber Room." In teams, they examine World War II and research to find the Amber Room. They present their case in written form, or as a Web site, or using video "clips" from the film
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This Land is Your Land

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students consider the concept of borders and their development by looking at maps and documents. They create a presentation highlighting a current border dispute and propose solutions.
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People Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a television program that explores many Eastern European residents' discontentment with communism. They work in groups to research living conditions in an Eastern European country before communism, under communism and...
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Judaism

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students brainstorm what they know about Judaism, participate in question and answer session about Judaism and its relation to World War II with guest speaker of Jewish faith, and write journal responses about their feelings on...
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Imperialism and Expansion: Part 1

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils explore the era of imperialism and expansion of the United States. In this American history lesson, students play a game regarding the U.S. attempts to expand the nation in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Imperialism: Locations of Colonial Rule

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the conquest of the Americas. In this Exploration lesson plan, 8th graders locate the areas of colonization. Students create a visual map of these areas of conquest.
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Words in the News Dutch EU vote - 01 June 2005

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete word work and vocabulary building based on news article about the Dutch EU vote in 2005.
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Words In the News Dutch EU Vote

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars participate in word work and vocabulary building activities before reading an online article. They examine political posters and campaigns before designing an election poster.
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The Roman Empire

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Empire and describe the changes that occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire.
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"Czech It Out" - A Look at Eastern Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research several countries in Eastern Europe. Students compare and contrast several Eastern European countries and then choose a specific country to research and prepare a class presentation with their findings.
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Money Matters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of money. In this money lesson plan, students role play an economy. Students are divided into three categories- the money factory, construction workers, and the grocery store. Students work cooperatively to...
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Around The World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars search the Internet through a sequence of steps to reach the country of their nationality. They research and collect information about their country.
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Total War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view a video about the result of using atomic weapons during World War II. They examine how human rights are violated during wartime. They listen as family members come and speak to the class about their experiences during the...

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