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Grammar, Vocabulary, and Idioms

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this grammar learning exercise, learners fill in an appropriate word in the blanks of sentences that they come up with on their own. Students come up with 10 words on their own.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 1--Grade 8 (2006)

For Students 9th - 11th
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read several selections and answer reading comprehension questions. 
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Introducing Vocabulary

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders create a timeline of events. In this vocabulary lesson, 11th graders work in groups to create a timeline of major events that occurred during the Civil Rights era. Students present to class then create a larger class...
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Should We Hunt the Largest Animals on the Planet?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students discover details about whaling. In this environmental stewardship lesson plan, students research selected websites to locate information about commercial whaling and its implications.
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Things w/ Geographic Names Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 31 identification questions about products or things with geographic names. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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My Secret War: Lesson 14

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the civilian role during World War II. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders write an "I Am an American" poem from the perspective of various Americans during the war.
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John Lennon

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, students read a selection about the life of John Lennon, then complete a variety of comprehension activities including synonym matches, fill-in-the-blank sentence completions, unscrambling words and...
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Hawaii

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders become knowledgeable about Hawaii the state and Hawaii the island. They also work on reading maps of the islands. They come to know the customs, climates and other fun little facts. They also come to know the eight islands.
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Walking With a Line

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Learners create various design drawings using parallel, oblique, and divergent lines and the medium of black paper and colored gel pens.
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Landscape Book

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create a three-dimensional book about landscapes. They must show their understanding of shape, color and balance.
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East Meets West: The Art of Simplicity

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the influences of Japan on American life through this three lesson unit. Feudal Japan with its traditional arts and culture is contrasted with current developments of the country.
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Arkansas' Reaction to Draft Resistance During World War II

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify consequences to the resistance of the draft in Arkansas during World War II. They role-play scripts of local board members who were Southern businessmen, farmers; and conscientious objectors, their friends, families, or...
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Navajo Code Talkers

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars investigate the Navajo Code Talkers and their role in World War II. They complete a Webquest, explore various websites, encode a short message, analyze maps, answer discussion questions, and read newspaper articles about...
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Folk Tales Project

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore folk tales originating from other countries. They examine the countries language, culture, and values while reading their folk tales.
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Japan and The Ring of Fire

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a study of the volcanic forces and earthquakes associated with The Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean. The people of Japan are researched in how they have dealt with living in the area. Also students write in journals...
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Katsushika HOKUSAI

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students identify some famous people in the United States and why these people are famous. Students identify and discuss famous people in Japan. Students use internet websites in bibliography if computer is available to learn more about...
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Impact of the End of World War II on Japan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine and discuss reasons United States occupied Japan after surrender in World War II, view photographs of Japan at end of War and explore how U.S. occupation affected Japan's political, economic, and social systems, and...
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Mediation/Conciliation

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discuss the court system in Japan, and assume roles of family members and friends of air crash victims. They discuss whether they would file suit against airlines, compare methods of achieving justice in United States and...
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Saris, Kimonos, Tagas and Smocks: Exploring Clothing Across Cultures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore via the internet all types of clothing around the world. Students discuss that the way people dress is an important means of expressing identity. Students collaborate via Internet research the social purposes of clothing.
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Exploring & Creating Mythology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners read and compare mythological stories from ancient cultures from around the world. In small groups they read a myth and present the storyline and themes to the class, and write an original mythological story of their own...
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Arthropod Mouth Parts and Food

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars identify the different types of mouths arthropods have for eating various types of food. Given photographs of the different types of arthropods, students identify which mouth they have and what type of food they can eat...
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China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a instructional activity that is focused on the culture of China. The unit is set up using the layered curriculum method which is student centered. They pick the type of activities and assessments.
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That/Which/Who Game

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders play a game to practice speaking the target language (English). They are divided into teams. One student from each team sits at the front of the room. One student reads a clue (in English)-there team receives one point for...
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Destiny Determined: Power & Ritual in Asia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars brainstorm a list of symbols that represent our cultural values. They research symbols of China and Japan. Students create a timeline showing how symbols have evolved in these two countries. They view the video "Showing...

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