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Chinese Bronze Vessels: A Ceramic Interpretation of a Historic Tradition
High schoolers demonstrate a knowledge of a historic period (Shang Dynasty) and an appreciation of a different culture (Chinese) by making a ceramic container that is meant to hold something of value.
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Scrapbook of Freedom
Third graders examine what it was like for a child traveling in the Underground Railroad.
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Using Primary Sources: Letters from the Presidents
Students research the life of a president by reading personal letters on the American Presidents web site, and explore the ways that the character and personality of the president affected the ways they handled historical events.
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Good Brother, Bad Brother
Students are exposed to the writings of John Wilkes Booth. They discover that fanaticism is not just a modern phenomenon. They examine four periods in American history when treason was at issue.
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This is Your Life!
Young scholars create an autobiographical timeline that be shared with a classmate. They write a one paragraph biography based on the timeline.
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Native Americans at Rose Bay
Students examine the Timken Native Americans of the 1400s and their culture of hunter-gatherers. They study the necessary vocabulary using a number of activities.
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Vocabulary Building - World War I
Young scholars study the definitions of militarism, imperialism, and nationalism, and the significant individuals involved in the world alliance system prior to 1914. They examine the events that lead to World War I.
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Turn of the Century Snapshot
Pupils examine photos from the students of the 20th Century website. They record characteristics, details, and similarities and differences from their photograph on Inspiration software program.
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Notes on Cell Organelles
Middle schoolers record information and write journal entries on the structure and function of cell organelles while viewing a Powerpoint presentation.
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Classifying Organisms within Kingdoms
Learners examine animal kingdom classifications. They discuss how animals are placed into kingdom classifications and compare similarities and differences of animals within a kingdom.
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Create a Timeline
Middle schoolers make a timeline from the late 1800's to 2000 to mark significant inventions.
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From Automobiles to Cars
Pupils research important inventions from the last two hundred years. They explore how one invention relates to another and summarize their research in a written report and visual presentation.
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Parabolas Exist Where?
Young scholars recognize how parabolas are used in architecture and calculate a constant of variation.
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Extraordinary Explorers
Students, using the Internet, B41460research facts about explorers and travelers. They also state what places they have explored and share with the class.
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Animal Farm
Students work together in small groups to share their knowledge about apartheid in South Africa. They research the role of women in both traditional and contemporary African societies. They focus on such topics as employment, family, and...
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A Visit to Vietnam
Pupils complete webquest to research Vietnam. They use a map to locate Vietnam. They research the climate, flora, fauna and tourism.
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The Passing of the Papacy
Students research and study the life of Pope John Paul II life. The discover how he influences others. They view web sites and pictures of Pope John Paul's life.
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Columbus Park
Students complete activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to Columbus Park in Chicago, IL. They discover how urban conditions influenced the creation of city parks. They examine the preservation of historic...
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Coming to Terms: Stories of Southeast Asian Political Refugees
Eleventh graders examine the reasons why Southeast Asian refugees left their home for the United States. They conduct interviews and research their suffering and history. They examine primary source documents to better understand their...
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How the Vietnam War Transformed California?
Eleventh graders examine the effect of the Vietnam War on California. They work together to research social movements that occured during this period and its outcomes. They also interview veterans to better understand the impact of the...
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Welcome to Paul Robeson: Speak of Me As I Am
Eighth graders examine Paul Robeson's contribution to American political and artistic heritage. They also study about McCarthyism and social unrest in America. Finally, they compare the methods used by two civil rights leaders
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The Market for Moving People to America, 1610-1775
Young scholars examine the markets that brought people to America. They identify the role of the immigrants in creating this country. They also analyze data to gather information about the time period.
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Environment: Mock Trial
Students role-play a trial regarding the taking of family property for a new water purification plant. Among the roles are the judge, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiff, mayor, and jury members. Once both sides present their case, the...
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