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Breaking News English: Cadbury's Chocolate

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Cadbury's chocolate activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Expedition Stories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars use the Internet to research and discover information about expeditions that were formed to observe the transit of Venus. In groups, they work together to present information about the expeditions and create a visual aid.
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Diversity: History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use samll research groups, discussion and diversity beans to examine the role of individuals and governments in WWII.
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This Land is Your Land

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners consider the concept of borders and their development by looking at maps and documents. They create a presentation highlighting a current border dispute and propose solutions.
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Fireworks

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students listen to a short lecture on the history of fireworks and identify how fireworks are made. They paint a picture depicting fireworks and view a presentation on firework safety.
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Money

For Students Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students study US currency.  Students respond to 20 questions orally and complete 4 various role play scenarios.
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Mosaic Masks

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover the history of mosaics through teacher-lead lectures and discussions. Individuals spend 3-4 weeks creatively constructing mosaic masks using step-by-step design instructions.
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The Renaissance: How did it change the world?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the conditions in Medieval Europe that contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance. They find characteristics of the Renaissance in its art, economy, discoveries, and ideas. They examine the ideas of Humanism...
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The White Line - A One Act Play

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss amendments of the Constitution that cover due process and discuss them in relation to the play "The White Line". They determine how national security measures conflict with the issues of due process during wartime. They...
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Eu To End Its Oddest Policy

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read, examine and critique a newspaper article on how the European Commission proposes to increase the amount of agricultural land under cultivation. They assess key vocabulary terms, the stress placed on pronunciation and...
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Nazism

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the acts of the Nazi party and discuss how people can commit atrocities against humanity. They discuss the aspects of the Aryan race that the Nazis identified with and how they led them to think they should purify...
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Al Qaeda's New Front

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a documentary, read articles, discuss and write about Europe's struggle with strained U.S. relations, increased terrorist activity, a growing Muslim population and the logistics of uniting under the European Community.
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Breaking News English: Thousands Escaping from Lebanon

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Thousands Escaping from Lebanon," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Five Million Ecstasy Tablets Seized

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Five Million Ecstasy Tablets Seized," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Personal Focus: S/SGT. GEORGE OIYE - 522nd Field Artillery Battallion

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders research S/Sgt. George Oiye, who fought in the 522nd Field Artillery Battallion. They examine the roles and sacrifices of this soldier, then answer questions.
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Discovery Education: 9 12 Teacher Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A plethora of resources, science teachers can utilize this education center for academically aligned lesson plans and video clips for middle and high school students.