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Science
Third graders study light and shadow, participate in mirror activities, and build a periscope.
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Timeline
Tenth graders examine the Holocaust from a chronological perspective.  In this Holocaust lesson, 10th graders create parallel timelines on a poster about the Holocaust. 
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The Tank Man
Students explore the events surrounding the confrontation at Tiananmen Square between Chinese forces and "The Tank Man."  They discover how censorship affects what the media reports and what the public learns.  Students research China's...
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Minerals, Crystals, and Gems
Students discover the relationships between minerals, crystals and gems. They bring in rocks that they find at home, in the schoolyard, etc. and examine them and attempt to identify them. They set up a classroom exhibit that includes all...
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Case Study: Manzanar
Eleventh graders investigate Japanese-American internment. In this World War II lesson, 11th graders conduct research from the Manzanar National Historic Sites and then write essays based on their findings.
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Patriots v. Loyalists
Students consider how colonial citizens chose sides in the American Revolution. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students role play Loyalists, Patriots, and undecideds in a classroom simulation. Students research their positions so that...
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A Penny for Abe
Students explore Abraham Lincoln through stories and poems. They also explore him being on the penny.
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Civil Rights Memorial
Students discuss the Civil Rights Movement and the key events that ended segregation in the United States.
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Observing Elections Around the World
Students examine elections in countries around the world. In this elections lesson, students watch a video segment regarding election observations and then access selected websites to research specified elections. Students prepare...
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Cold War Battle Grounds Arms Race, Space Race, Sports
Young scholars explore the Space Race and Arms Race. In this Cold War instructional activity, students watch video clips and read information about how the Cold War was fought. Young scholars complete a writing activity based on the...
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Francophone Tourism Package
Students research and write a report about a French-speaking country and present their research to classmates. They create a persuasive advertising brochure promoting one specific country as the best tourist destination.
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Season's Greetings
Students explore Earth's seasons using an interactive website. In this earth science lesson plan, students watch video segments and explain Earth's seasonal milestones. They discuss the factors that causes seasonal changes.
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Gandhi's Salt March, A Simulation
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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G8: Classroom Activities
Learners explore the G8 Summit. In this current events lesson, students research the provided web links to learn more about the summit. Learners research issues to be debated at the summit.
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Do Some Research
Sixth graders participate in various activities in which they must complete research.  Individually, they draw a human heart and label each part along with its function.  They use the internet to research an invention in Mesopotamia was...
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The Insurgency
Students view a documentary about the Iraqi insurgency. They discuss the documentary and comment on what they feel the United State's response should be in a debate format.
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European Newscast
Students work in cooperative learning groups to create and perform a newscast about a European country.  This geography-based technology lesson plan concludes with class presentations and student critiques.
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An Extraordinary Woman
Students research a famous woman from a previous instructional activity. They develop a chant about her and her accomplishments.  They share their findings with the community.
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Animal Encounters
Young scholars use their visualizing and interpreting skills to produce original writings and artwork.
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A Constitution for Alaska
Students read sections cited from the Governing Alaska unit. They discuss factors that made Alaskans push for statehood. They view video A Constitution for Alaska.
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How Does Mining Produce Acid Runoff?
Students examine how mining and other industry operations can lead to acid runoff.  In this mining lesson students study weathering and complete a lab on it. 
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Ncdcr: Birth of a Colony: North Carolina: The Roanoke Voyages, 1584 1590 [Pdf]
This is a teaching guide that accompanies the third section of the UNC-TV film, Birth of a Colony: North Carolina. This section looks at the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island.
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Usps: Oscar Micheaux: A Man Ahead of His Time
Celebrate Black History Month by studying this courageous, innovative filmmaker and entrepreneur. Discover how Mr. Micheaux overcame obstacles to become a memorable moviemaker.