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Stanford University

Corroboration

For Students 5th - 10th
How do historians corroborate the information in a primary source document? They use the questions features on this poster!
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Military Advisers in Vietnam: 1963

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How did the beginning of the Vietnam War factor into the Cold War with the Soviet Union? As part of a study of American involvement in Vietnam, class members read a letter address to President Kennedy and his response in which...
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Global Oneness Project

Deconstructing Consumerism

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
To increase awareness and launch a discussion of consumerism, class members view What Would It Look Like, a 25 minute film of images that capture the global effects of the consumption of goods. Viewers make a list of the images that...
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Curated OER

History Telling

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the different parts of history that make up people's lives.  In this American History instructional activity, 10th graders explore how historians learn about events that happened in the past by looking at...
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Curated OER

Female Adolescent Identity Formation: Am I Powerful or Powerless?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the "coming of age" process experienced by adolescent girls on their journey from children to adulthood. They focus on the middle years or limbo period in which girls decide who they want to become as women or rather,...
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Curated OER

Early China

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students journey back in time to early China. In this Chinese history lesson, students explore China's geography; read about the Shang, Zhou, and Han Dynasties; compare Confucianism and Daoism. Students create PowerPoint...
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Curated OER

Weather Olympics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the effects of topography on climate patterns. For this earth science lesson, students research weather patterns and make inferences of how the land forms may create different climates. Students compare Celsius...
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Curated OER

Women's Involvement In The Progressive Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a lesson that is investigating the Progressive Era of history. They conduct research focusing on the role of women in era. The information provides the perspectives necessary to address the popular stereotypes...
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Curated OER

How is Rice Used in Food from Different Cultures?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine how rice is used in different cultures. In this culture lesson, 5th graders explain the similarities between dolmas and sushi, then name two different Mexican rice dishes. Students learn new vocabulary words,...
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Curated OER

Columbus' Perception of the New World

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
students investigate readings relating to the voyage of Columbus in 1492 and to make historical connections based on those readings. They form pairs to share insights and answer specific questions, and share information in a final class...
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Curated OER

Beyond Chopsticks and Rice

For Teachers 8th
Students explore the stereotypical American images of China. In this English and World History lesson, students read a novel to become familiar with China and its people. Students research various events in China's history and report...
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Curated OER

Guidelines for Governing: Utopia and The Prince

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore the power of the Church in government. In this literature lesson plan, students read Sir Thomas More's Utopia and Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. Young scholars respond to questions regarding the works and...
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Curated OER

Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs)

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore CCDs or Charge-Coupled Devices. In this digital devices activity, students examine how CCDs are constructed, collect light, and create a digital signal.
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Curated OER

Let's Go To The Movies

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore technology used in making movies. In this movie making lesson, students investigate how technology has improved in the entertainment industry. Students discover how simple tools are combined together to make complex...
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Curated OER

Wheat: Ancient and Ageless

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars label the parts of a wheat plant on a worksheet. In this Egyptian farming instructional activity, students thresh a wheat stem and estimate the amount harvested. Young scholars research Ancient Egypt online.
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Curated OER

Lesson Plan on Map Skills for South Asia

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders observe and discuss an overhead transparency map of South Asia. In small groups, they label a blank map of South Asia, and listen to a lecture on the realm.
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Curated OER

American Music Advocacy - Lesson 7

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify various uses of music in their daily experiences and describe characteristics that make certain music suitable for each use. They explore some of the ways that music study contributes to their lives.
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Curated OER

North or South? Which has a better way of life?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders brainstorm what they believe are the causes of the Civil War. They copy the blank circle graph into their Social Studies journals twice once for their prediction and once for the actual. Students list the following...
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Curated OER

Through Many Lenses: How are Countries Depicted by the Media?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
If you plan to utilize the ABC miniseries, "The Path to 9/11" in your classroom, consider incorporating media literacy and research skills. After (or while) learners view the series, they discuss ways information can differ from source...
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Curated OER

A Caravan Of Camels

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the role the Silk Road had in trade and commerce practices in China during different Chinese dynasties. The instructional activity evaluation consists of individual student writing assignments.
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Curated OER

Activism

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use a leading question in order to create context for the lesson plan. The use of media helps to engage students with the integration of technology. Students consider major problems of society.
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Curated OER

Drawing on Kenaf

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore kenaf, a tree-free paper. In this environmental issues lesson, students draw pictures following a presentation about the origin and "eco-friendly" nature of kenaf.
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Curated OER

Teaching about Islam

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the effects of globalization on the Global South. In this World History instructional activity, 9th graders research a specific Islamic region.  Students create a presentation that explain the effects of...
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Curated OER

Fraud In Science: Circumstances and Consequences

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars analyze a case study and evaluate its implications on the scientific community.  In this Science ethics lesson, students read a case study and write responses to questions. Young scholars discuss the actions of each...

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