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United States & Canada: How Are We The Same? How Are We Different?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students compare and contrast similarities and differences between Canada and the US.  In this geography lesson, students read various articles and identify similarities and differences in economies, cultures, geography, climate,...
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Community Centered Neighborhood Development

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the culture of the neighborhood.  In this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders examine the different development sites in their community.  Students research the zoning regulations. 
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Rights for Indigenous People

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider how to fight poverty. In this global issues lesson, students define indigenous communities and participate in an activity that requires them to allocate funds to end poverty among the indigenous in Papua New Guinea.
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Bill of Rights and Lawmaking

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders consider how the Bill of Rights impacts the lawmaking process in the United States. In this Bill of Rights activity, 9th graders discuss the amendments and their limitations. Students research the role of the Legislative...
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Belfy Word Search

For Students 10th - 11th
In this language arts worksheet, students study 20 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to chemistry but the meaning of the title is not known.
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A Healthy Old Age?

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students explore the role of the National Health Service (NHS) in Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit websites and listen to lectures to learn about Britain's free health care. Students investigate problems...
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Lighting The Way - Activity 1

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners discover the "rule of thirds" technique used in photography through the investigation of magazine and newspaper pictures and an in-class discussion. The work of photojournalist Jeff Bizzel is emphasized.
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Learning about the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners participate in learning about the Holocaust including the Japanese Internment Camps. They view the movie, "Schindler's List," in order to gain an even better understanding of the Holocaust. They develop a Power Point...
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Historical Figure: A Monologue

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop their speaking skills. In this monologue lesson plan, 4th graders watch their instructors model a monologue regarding Abraham Lincoln. Students apply these skills as they research a historical figure from their...
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Read Martin's Big Words

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students read Martin's Big Words. In this social studies lesson, students read and discuss  the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Social and Cultural Issues in the Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch videos, listen to speeches and analyze the information that is presented about the civil rights movement. They examine visual art of the period.
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Physical Features

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students draw physical land features using ClarisWorks or Kid Pix, write their definitions, create slideshow, and create class geography book.
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Carbon Adventures Game

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the processes and transformations that occur in carbon pools. They play a game to identify paths taken by carbon through the environment.
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Ride 'Em Cowboy (Buffalo Bill Cody and the Wild West Show)

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research the impact of Buffalo Bill Cody and his Wild West Show on the world's view of American western culture. They create a poster advertising the Wild West Show.
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Lone Pine- Cultural Fire Management

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of fire and how it was used by the Native Americans. The lesson has sufficient background information for the teacher to establish historical context. Students summarize the nine uses for fire to...
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Understanding the Importance of the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the importance of the Declaration of Independence by using a variety of research sources and computer technology to obtain information. They internalize the thoughts, actions, and motives of the signers of the...
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Body and Media #1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how films and media affect their body image. They identify their own definition of body image and research the topic. They discover the importance of using both fact and opinion sources.
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Making New Electricity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the concepts of energy conversion and conservation. They research the history of energy conversions into electrical energy. They design experiments in order to replicate a conversion of energy into electricity.
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Groundwater Realities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review the components of the scientific inquiry method. In groups, they use the internet to research the sustainability of water resources in their community. They examine an environmental impact study, answer questions and...
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Cultural Vantage Points

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the history of Beaverhead County and Big Hole Valley. They focus on the Native American people groups of the immediate area. Students read about the journey of Lewis and Clark to create historical context. Then...
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Dive and Discover the Ocean

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the three zones of the ocean and the plants and animals that live in each zone. Projects produced are shared with classmates in a share circle where the unique features of the animal and zone selected are...
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World History: Extreme Global Makeover

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the impact of modernization on China and India. While watching a video about a Chinese worker and the peasant class and how modernization affects both groups. They investigate the issue of migration in both countries...
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Bill O'Rights

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discuss and identify the first ten amendments to the Constitution and apply their understanding of the material to how they currently affect their lives. They discover the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen, and...
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Sugar Bush Sap Production - Human Environmental Impact on Sap Sand

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders compare the amount of sugar sand present in tree sap. In this environmental science lesson, 11th graders measure different tree circumference. They prepare a report and share findings in class.