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Inspired by Muses, Graces and Fates

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine how artists express the Muses through the arts. In this art and history lesson, students work cooperatively to identify the Greek Muses, Graces and the Fates. Students will identify the attributes of each, participate in...
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Twain: An American Humorist

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine American humor and character through analysis of works by Mark Twain. In this cross curricular lesson, students develop a definition of American humor and determine how and why some consider Twain the 'first truly...
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Twain: Icon and Iconoclast

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students examine work by Mark Twain in the context of pre- and post-Civil War America. In this cross curricular lesson, students gather biographical information about Twain, use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast him with...
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Island Breezes: Exploring Hula Dance

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore Hawaii and the art of hula dance. In this art lesson plan, students research the art of hula dance and Hawaii. Students create their own unique hula dance.
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Oh, Say Can You See...

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the meaning behind "The Star-Spangled Banner." In this music lesson, students sing the first verse of the national anthem and watch several performances of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Students define several vocabulary...
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Extracts from History of Germany in the Nineteenth Century and Historical and Political Writings

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 2-page selection from History of Germany in the Nineteenth Century and Historical and Political Writings by Heinrich Vot Treitschke and then respond to 4 short answer questions...
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Sky High Fuel

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fuel price worksheet, students examine a chart that shows fuel prices between 2001 and 2005. They compute the answers to 3 word problems in which they work with finding average. They complete an extension activity in which they...
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Betting on China

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. For this Chinese economy lesson, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Students study a pie chart and...
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NASA's Mars Gamble Pays Off Part 2

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the planet of Mars. In this Earth Science activity, 10th graders read articles on the make up of Mars. Students complete a worksheet on their reading.
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Web Puts Undiscovered Musicians, Listeners In Tune

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read an article from USA Today about technology and the music business. In this news article lesson, students read an article about failed musicians and their new roles in music and technology. Students discuss the article and...
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He's Donating $100 Million to a University

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of social philanthropy. In this social philanthropy instructional activity, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. High schoolers discuss social entrepreneurship and...
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Google Foundation May Invest in For-Profit Firms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this philanthropy lesson, students read an article about Google and its philanthropic endeavors. Students discuss companies that they believe would benefit from a charitable investment...
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A Climate Conundrum

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study climate change and how it would affect our lives.  In this climate lesson students view a video then divide into groups and discuss possible solutions.
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How to Catch a Fish

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students conduct an experiment to demonstrate the effects of different fishing methods.  In this commercial fishing lesson students create posters and public announcements to share their information.
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Giants of the Protozoa

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students describe and define xenophyophores.  In this protozoa lesson students divide into groups and complete a lab activity. 
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The Big Burp: Where's the Proof.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Cambrian explosion and Paleocene extinction events. In this climate change lesson, students read articles to link evidence they find to extinction and climate change.  Links to the articles are included in the...
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A Long Way from Home: A Hands-on Geography Lesson about World War II

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students build World War II directional signs. In this World War II instructional activity, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the...
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European Festivals

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the diversity of European festivals. In this cultural diversity lesson, students visit selected Web sites to research ancient festivals, the Edinburgh Fringe, and the Glastonbury. Students may organize their own festivals.
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The Lesson: Cloning

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore the concept of cloning. In this cloning lesson, students research reproduction, cloning, and ethic issues. Students discuss their findings and write stories about extinct animals that are brought back to life.
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The Lesson: Disaster

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students study natural disasters. For this Chinese and Burmese disasters lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about earthquakes and cyclones and their devastating effect on the 2 countries. Students...
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The Sound of Revolution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the impact of technological advancements. In this digital music lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about CDs, MP3 players and file-sharing in order to determine how the music...
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Survival or Democracy?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Pakistan today. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover a history of the country, the cultural values of its citizens, and structure of the of the government there.
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Really Shocking

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students examine statistics about kidney transplants. In this current events lesson, students discuss the premise of the reality television show, "Big Donor Show." Students also discover the functions of the kidneys as well as the kidney...
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Watch Yourself

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners consider the benefits of CCTV. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about European efforts to curb antisocial behavior through surveillance. Learners discuss the...

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