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The Korean War
Students examine the implications of the Korean War. In this Korean War lesson, students access the Korean War website to gain access to veterans of the war that they may interview. Students conduct interviews with veterans and create...
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Looking Back to Move Forward
Young scholars investigate, through interviews, personal reflection and research, the impact on the past, present and future of 20th century historic events in the United States.
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Connection to the Past
Students learn basic interviewing and biography writing skills. They first identify a senior citizen in their community who remembers the Great Depression.
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"An American Story"--The Responsibility of Citizenship
Students describe the importance of being a responsible citizen. In this philanthropic actions lesson, students view "An American Story" and identify examples from the movie. Students discuss and recognize philanthropic behaviors in the...
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Bigger, Faster, Stronger . . . Higher
Students analyze popular feelings and beliefs about two major disasters: the sinking of the Titanic (1912) and the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger (1986). They compile evidence, through research and interviews, about how much...
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World War II Memories
Fifth graders utilize primary sources provided to formulate questions to prepare for an interview. Veterans and civilians who lived during World War II are interviewed by students and their work displayed on a web site.
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Insider / Outsider Worksheet
In this graphic organizer worksheet, students consider a person they will interview for a class activity and determine how much of an insider or outsider they personally are by listing 7 examples of each.
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To Be or Not To Be
Fifth graders investigate and conduct an interview associated with a career they are considering. They present the information in an expository writing piece using a different point of view.
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Loyalist Day
Middle schoolers interview each other to complete an interview organizer on research about Canadian Loyalists.
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Philanthropy in Michigan? Civil War Lesson 3: Why Should I Do Philanthropy?
Students investigate the personal benefits a person can attain from performing philanthropic acts. They think about opposing viewpoints regarding choices, decision-making and consequences. They interview a person regarding their...
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Paws in Jobland: Lesson Plan 25 - People in our School
Learners brainstorm a list of jobs that exist in their own school and its surrounding environment. In this lesson on careers, students create a map of the school and locate on the map where each job takes place. Next, the class divides...
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Water Careers
Students explore a variety of water-related careers. They compare specific jobs and the the education required, the training needed, salary, and job descriptions. Students research a chosen water-related career and interview a person in...
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History - Up Close And Personal
Students identify national origin and population movement across U.S. of ancestors and/or community residents, explain historical development of major local industries, identify local social patterns/economic development as provided by...
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Survivor Interview One Survivor’s Story – Edith Birkin Survivor InterviewTopic 6: One Survivor’s Story
For this Holocaust worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by filling in details about the questions they would ask of a Holocaust survivor.
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John F. Kennedy: A Personal Story (2 Parts)
Learners explore the life and times of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was different than any other president America had ever seen.
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Personal Food Diary Analysis
Learners keep a food diary for a day and examine the calories, and nutrient intakes. In this food diary lesson students complete several activities including a food diary analysis.
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Family Stories and Personal Narratives
Fourth graders read various stories in their literature books about families. Individually, they make a timeline showing the most important events in their lives. They bring in one artifact from their lives and write a paper about it...
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Friendship Cinquain
Invite your class to share their appreciation of one another through the work of a Valentine's Day cinquain poem. Scholars use their knowledge of their classmates to describe them through adjectives, action verbs, and a complete...
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Create a Lasting Impression: #Myseniorfootprint
Looking for some ideas for an end-of-year project for seniors? Here's one that asks seniors to highlight what they learned during their four years of high school.
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Home Living / Daily Living: Importance of Keeping a Healthy Body Weight
Prepare your special education class for a healthy life. They visit with a nutritionist, practice simple exercises, and discuss healthy food choices. They then make goals for weight loss and management. Additional supporting activity...
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Who Really Gets Hired?
Fourth graders ask appropriate questions about what an employer looks for in an employee and how he or she verifies information. They compare their criteria for employees with what they have been taught from the businessperson. Students...
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Getting the Whole Class Talking
Have your young readers engage in activities to stimulate group discussions. They question one another using jigsaw puzzle pieces and interview each other to find five things they have in common. They create a biography of a famous...
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Lesson Plans for Teaching Self-Determination
How do we prepare kids, especially those with disabilities, for life after school, for the workplace, for independent living? This 96-page packet is loaded with self-assessment surveys, with skill builders, with information about rules,...
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Satisfaction Please! (Part 2)
Simply understanding consumer rights may not help people solve their problems. Understanding who to turn to becomes key in many different scenarios. Teach the value of various organizations that fight for consumer rights through...