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Quaking
Students read the story Quaking by Kathryn Erskine about a girl who moves in with people who clash with her style. In this holocaust lesson plan, students also answer discussion questions.
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John Lennon
In this famous people learning exercise, students read a selection about the life of John Lennon, then complete a variety of comprehension activities including synonym matches, fill-in-the-blank sentence completions, unscrambling words...
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Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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Federal Holidays
Students learn the history and why each Federal holiday is celebrated. Students identify how the celebration of each holiday ties the nation together.
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Songs
Second graders study four American songs that they will sing during the month of February. They discuss the origins and meanings of the songs.
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Target Practice
Young scholars develop skills in throwing a Frisbee using forehand techniques or wrist flick.
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VH1 Presents the 1980s - Lesson 4
Students discuss development of music videos. They identify elements that make a successful music video. Groups are assigned to do a research project on the development of music videos.
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Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Culture of Peace: The American Peace Movements
Dr. David Adams, retired UNESCO director and professor, examines the anti-Vietnam War movement, in this full-text online publication.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: On the March: Women of the Peace Movement
American women's peace advocacy has roots in 19th century U.S and European movements.
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Kids' Peace Station: From Hiroshima
The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima had lasting and far reaching effects on all mankind! Learn about a young girl, Sadako, and her paper cranes as well as the Kids Peace Movement and building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for...
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National Park Service: Dr. King's Vision for World Peace [Pdf]
This site has a PDF file on Martin Luther King's "Beyond Vietnam" speech and his dream of world peace, students look at the possibility of peace in the world.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 1930
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can learn about Lars Olof Nathan (Jonathan) Soderblom (1866-1931 CE), the 1930 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. This website is organized into the following sections: "Presentation Speech,"...
University of California
University of California Television: Conversations With History: Linus Pauling
A televised interview with Linus Pauling, from 1983, focusing on Pauling's efforts for world peace and the roles that scientists can play in the peace process. 59 minutes,
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Antiwar Movement
As the Vietnam War dragged on, antiwar sentiment grew. Read about the increasing antiwar movement, the demonstrations by antiwar supporters, and the violence used to break up the demonstrations.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Remains in Chinese Prison
Xiaobo has been named the Nobel Peace Prize winner for 2010; however he will not be at the presentation to accept. He remains in a Chinese prison due to charges "ranging from 'counter-revolutionary propaganda and incitement' to...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Women in Islamist Movements [Pdf]
A report on the role of Muslim women who are becoming more involved in political activities. This could lead to a Islamic movement for women's rights. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Election of 1864
The re-election of Abraham Lincoln in 1864 was not a done deal. Read about the peace explorations, the Republican and Democratic conventions, the campaigns, and eventual "landslide" for Lincoln. From "The Civil War and Reconstruction" by...
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1985 Peace March in Washington
Dr. David Adams, retired UNESCO director and professor, examines the history of American peace movements, including the anti-Vietnam War movement, in this full-text online publication.
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Letter From Birminghham Jail [Pdf]
This letter shares Martin Luther King's reflections about his involvement in peaceful demonstrations. The letter provides historical information about the plight of African Americans throughout history and why he and others are so...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Zionist Organization Statement on Palestine
The original text of proposals submitted by the Zionist Movement to the Peace Conference of 1919.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace:islamist Movements [Pdf]
This paper examines the impact on the war in Lebanon war in 2006 on two Islamist movements and how they were able to portray the war in an anti-American and anti-Israel light and advance their own goals.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Egypt's Islamist Problem [Pdf]
A good analysis of the various Islamist movements at work in Egypt and how the government should attempt to bring these groups into the political process. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Jordan & Its Islamic Movement [Pdf]
An examination of the Islamic Action Front and how it has gained political legitimacy even though it is opposed to the current governmental system of the country. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] (November 2006)