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Match the Trucks

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners discover the many types of delivery work vehicles in the world.  In this transportation lesson, students investigate how our local products get here, and where they come from.  Learners solve a work sheet based on...
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Congressional Scenarios

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this U.S. government worksheet, students read 12 scenarios pertaining to government intervention and determine what to do as lawmakers in response to each of the scenarios.
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine or Harlot?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.
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Fiesta

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students demonstrate an understanding of what a fiesta is by participating in various activities and conducting research.
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Traditional Japanese Garden Design

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create a miniature Japanese garden that incorporates the elements of traditional Japanese aesthetics. They study the simplicity, asymmetrical design and incorporate traditional structures.
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Now's the Time, Charlie Parker Now's the Time, Eddie Jefferson

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students delve into the music of bebop style jazz and the life and talents of some of the great musicians. The styles of Charlie Parker and James Moody are compared and contrasted in this lesson.
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Japan Day

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate the differences found in the schools of Japan as compared to the United States. They cover the schedule of a typical day for a Japanese student with their own daily activities. The teacher covers the material using...
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Freedom Fighters

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are introduced to the concept of segregation and explore its affects on society. They participate in a role-play about segregation, read books about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., create self-portraits, sing songs and participate...
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Exploring Film Genres for Telling Hero Stories: Experimental Shorts

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Learners design and create an experimental film to express a theme or concept regarding heroism. They establish shots of locations, write dialogue, create montages and subjective footage.
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In pictures: Young reporters tour TVC

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners view a wide range of young reporters and their accomplishments. They view all the places they toured and then analyze one particular place in pictures. Students create a portfolio out of their pictures for view.
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Health, Decision Making, Research, Media Literacy

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students explore the problem of bullying. They observe an anti-bullying commercial and discuss how a victim may feel. After a class discussion, students identify tools a victim may use to get away from a bully and obtain assistance. ...
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Dance Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students gather information about traditional dances. In this folk dance lesson, students work in small groups to research a type of folk dance, then present information and perform the dance for the class.
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John Brown Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create timelines of the Harper's Ferry Raid. For this Civil War lesson, students analyze information and music related to John Brown and his abolitionist work. Students design timelines that document the events that led to and...
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Keeping the Past Alive

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read about the oral histories of West Africa and complete related activities. In this oral histories lesson, students read about the importance of oral customs in African cultures. Students interview a family member about oral...
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The Bible: The Purpose of Creation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students listen to Haydn's "The Creation" and discuss the purpose of creation.  In this religious studies lesson plan, students reflect on the mood of Haydn's piece and view pictures of human inventions. They will then identify...
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World War II: "The Other" Americans

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the roles of women and minorities during Word War II.  In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders watch the video "Saving Private Ryan".  Students read a book on the topic and answer...
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Lesson Plan on Intellectual Property: Combating Piracy in China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how counterfeit goods undermine the economy. In this global issues instructional activity, students examine economic principles. Students discuss how international piracy and property rights undermine trade as they...
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Patterned Leaf Cloths

For Teachers K
Students identify and reproduce simple patterns (e.g., red blocks alternating with blue blocks; clap-clap-stamp) and create and extend simple patterns using a variety of materials or actions (e.g., popsicle sticks, pebbles, stickers,...
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Woodblock Printing: Early Printing Traditions in China

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine important role of woodblock printing in Chinese history, identify message important to them, and create woodblock prints to gain first-hand understanding of how it was used as tool for communication.
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Student Exploration: Fraction, Decimal, Percent

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of fractions, decimals, and percents.  In this number sense lesson, students use a worksheet to guide them through the exploration of the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents. ...
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Workers on Sea and on Land

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use photos of sailors and workers in the shipbuilding industry as a reference point to generate questions and investigate the working conditions for resource industry workers in 19th and 20th centruy Atlantic Canada and the...
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Facts, Feats and Folklore: Spiders

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students review and discuss a variety of sayings, folklore and superstitions about spiders. They discuss this information and choose either an interesting fact or appealing foklore tradition to illustrate.
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Children's March Teacher's Guide, Activity 1

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students study how political movements involve students as well as adults. They discover that students of all ages have the power to make a difference in the world.
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Sarah, Plain and Tall

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders experience what life was like during era in which "Sarah, Plain and Tall depicts using modern technology.