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Falling Leaves: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read the novel Falling Leaves. They evaluate the repeated story lines which compose the history of narration. They analyze and defend reasons why self-esteem affects the success or failure of characters.
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Understanding Greek Mythology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the role of Greek mythology in ancient Greek life. They discuss the origins of the Greek gods and goddesses, conduct Internet research, and present a project in the form of a dialogue between a Greek god and a human...
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Social Studies: Countries and Technology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in a travel simulation and have just arrived in Canada. After choosing activities to research, they define their methods of exploration and development on plan sheets. Among the scenarios from which they choose...
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The United Nations

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students are introduced to the role of the United Nations. Using the internet, they research its history and its influence on politics and peace. In groups, they create a timeline of significant United Nations conventions since World...
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Airborne & Special Operations Museum

For Students 9th - 12th
In this history instructional activity, students solve a crossword puzzle on various Special Operations during wartimes. They identify various dates in history and define why they were significant. Finally, students name specific...
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The United States Flag

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students investigate the history of the United States flag. In this civics lesson plan, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Students also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.
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From Bolls to Bolts

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market. Students...
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Time and Cycles - Dendrochronology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the lives of trees by examining ring cycles.  In this plant life lesson plan, students identify the field of study known as dendrochronology and discover its history.  Middle schoolers investigate a...
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The Lesson: Developing World

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students determine how to improve education in developing nations. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the history of education and get involved in the Send My Friend to School campaign.
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Conveying Message Through Musical Composition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students listen to and discuss various protest songs from the 1960's, and write original lyrics for a song addressing global or societal issues. They write a paragraph evaluating the efficacy of the song to convey a message.
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What Difference Does A Name Make?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view the film The Persuaders that discuss the perspective and spin of language use for a variety of issues. They discuss the career of Frank Luntz, a man that runs focus groups to determine how to advantageously phrase issues in...
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Japanese Haiku and the American Experience

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research the history to Haiku Poetry. They read classical haiku to comprehend their special sensibility and form. Students encounter the Buddhist philosophical background of this poetry and its roots. They write original...
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The World's Most Practiced Religions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the five major religions of the world. In groups, they identify the belief system of each and research their history. They discover the various holidays and traditions of the religions. They present their findings to...
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The Role of Money

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students investigate the role of money and how it is used in the world. The purpose and the history of it is covered while they look at concepts like spending in different parts of the world. This is when students practice with exchange...
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Talking Over the Wall

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore how conflict resolution techniques can be used to resolve difference of opinion, both on a global and local scale. Students write in a journal about conflict using a phrase from the article as a starting point. ...
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Surveying: 19 Chains and 50 Links

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Through an interdisciplinary lesson, emerging engineers explore the history of surveying systems. After discussing various systems, they perform surveys on printable pages. Using their geometric skills, they physically stake out plots...
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Women Come to the Front

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the role of women in World War II. In this women's history lesson, students research selected Internet sources to locate information regarding the roles of selected women in the war. Pupils write papers about the woman of...
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Triumph and Disaster

For Students 7th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article regarding a Wimbledon match and respond to short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are also included.
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The Noughties

For Students 9th
In this World History worksheet, 9th graders read an article and answer nine comprehension questions.  Students write definitions to vocabulary words. 
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Beyond Louisiana

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the challenges that faced United States as a new nation.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders study the chronology of events leading up to the expedition of Lewis and Clark.  Students organize...
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The Red Studio Shows the Way

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners look at the painting The Red Studio Shows the Way, and critique the art piece. In this critiquing art lesson plan, students discuss how the painting expresses ideas and feelings and history.
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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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Red Alert: The Noses Are Back

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students celebrate Red Nose Day. In this current events lesson, students access selected Web sites to discover facts about the history of Red Nose Day and to find activities to celebrate the day.
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Family Food Favorites

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders conduct an interview and create a class cookbook. In this family heritage lesson plan, 3rd graders read Everybody Bakes Bread and discuss a dish or recipe that is a part of their family's heritage. Students interview family...

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