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Simulated Air Trip to Seoul, Korea

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners become acquainted with the geography and culture of Korea.  In this Korean trip lesson, students view a video about Korea and read about the country.  Learners sample snacks and possibly learn a Korean phrase as they participate...
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Grow it Now, Drive it Later?

For Teachers 7th
What do corn and career exploration have in common? A lot, if you're considering an agricultural career that contributes to alternative fuel resources. Through a series of films, presentations, activities, and readings, learners will...
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Valuable Lessons

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore how immigration, citizenship, due process of law, and the freedoms of speech and assembly have shaped American values throughout American history
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How Old is Old

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore the aging process. Students examine the concept of age from a child's perspective and discuss that aging is relative. Young scholars read the book, How Old is Old? and engage in several different activities on age...
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Ka'ianaa'ahu'ulu: A Leader of Hawai'i

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners evaluate leadership traits in 18th century Hawai'i and modern times. In this leadership skills lesson, students identify leadership traits and read the story of Ka’iana. Learners monitor the leadership activities of a partner...
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Community Helpers

For Teachers K - 1st
The book, Doctor Ted is used to kick off this instructional activity on Community Helpers. Young learners make connections to their own life by dictating a story of their own, and inventing other jobs that Ted can do.  
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Letters From Rifka

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Small groups read assigned chapters from the book, Letters to Rifka, then work together to fill out comprehension worksheets associated with their chapters. This fine, 13-page instructional activity culminates with each group getting...
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Repairing the Fabric of Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
During elections, headlines constantly lament the issue of low voter turnout. Help class members understand why this is such an important topic with relevant articles, a discussion of both sides of the issue, and a reflective essay. 
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A Day in the Life: Studying Ancient Rome

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Class members use their knowledge of Ancient Rome to write articles for an online newspaper. Using WebBlender, learners craft articles that feature Roman politics, culture, and leisure activities.
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I Had a Hero Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine what it takes to make a hero. The respond in their journals to the following prompts: What did I learn about friendship and heroism from reading and thinking about "I Had a Hero"? What did this story teach me about the...
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Is the Hudson River Too Salty to Drink?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners explore reasons for varied salinity in bodies of water. In this geographical inquiry lesson, students use a variety of visual and written information including maps, data tables, and graphs, to form a hypothesis as to why the...
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HIV/AIDS: Basic Facts

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate human sexuality by researching STD's. In this HIV lesson, students discuss the potential risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease such as HIV which can cause illness and death. Students assess their own...
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GPS Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore geography by participating in a treasure hunt activity. In this Global Positioning System lesson, students define the terms latitude and longitude while utilizing an electronic GPS device. Students view a PowerPoint...
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JAPANESE CULTURE

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore what life in Japan is like including, home and daily life, food and eating customs, school life, games and sports, holiday customs, and religion.
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Harry Shows Us How

For Teachers K - 5th
Students are provided an avenue to express his/her understanding of the life skills being taught and connect the life and times of Harry Truman to the life skills being taught for the purpose of adding relevance for each student.
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A Day at Mount Vernon

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners discover daily life on George Washington's plantation, Mount Vernon.  In this compare and contrast lesson, students examine the life styles at four distinct sites at Mount Vernon to become familiar with the people, places, and...
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Bringing Up Birdy

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore biology by creating diagrams of animal life cycles. In this baby bird lesson, students view video clips of birds being born from incubation to flying on their own. Learners utilize the Internet to research birds and...
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Great Caesar’s Ghost

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore ancient Rome. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research the Roman social classes and political structure. Students use their findings to write diary entries that describe daily life in Rome.
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Squashing the Millennium Bug

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils evaluate the roles that technology plays in the many aspects of daily life in our technological world and the potential problems that may arise due to the Year 2000 situation.
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Having a Great Time - Wish You Were Here

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore colonial life in America.
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A Full Military Experience

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders watch electronic field trip entitled Call to Arms, and simulate daily life of eighteenth-century soldier, including marching, camp building, cannon firing, and sharing common meal. Student groups form regiments by signing...
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. Students should examine the point of view each of the accounts is written from...
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Aztec Leaders

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the accomplishments of Aztec leaders. In this early civilizations lesson plan, students research Itzcoatl, Montezuma I, Ahuizotl, Montezuma II, and Cuaucht moc. Students use their research findings to create presentations.
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Native Americans

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the lifestyles of several North American tribes. They investigate about the homes, food, transportation, and daily living habits of each tribe. Pupils use a map to locate several Native American tribes in North...

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