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Geographic Luck

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine why some countries are rich while others remain poor. They view a video on the website, Guns, Germs and Steel, analyze primary sources to conduct research about plants and animals, and create a game based on their research.
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Messages in Art Work

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Observe images and discuss what messages they convey. In this critical thinking lesson plan, students determine whether works of art are trying to persuade their audience. They also consider the media and how they communicate messages to...
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Sculpting a Message: From the Counter-Reformation to the Present Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss persuasive messages in art. In this art history lesson, students research 17th- century European sculptures to find the messages given. They create their own sculptures and write press releases to explain their art. 
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African Safari

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine different countries in Africa to research. They choose one to concentrate their research on using the five themes of geography. They design a multimedia presentation that will make up the African safari.
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Exploring Islamic Lands

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the lives of Islamic teens. For this global studies lesson, students explore selected Internet sites to discover the attributes of Islam, the cultural traditions of Islam, and information regarding Middle Eastern...
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History of Immigration through the 1850's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the history of Immigration.  In this World History lesson, students explore European immigration then specifically focus on ways African Immigration was different.  Young scholars then divide into small...
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Joan of Arc: Virgin Warrior

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils view a documentary on Joan of Arc. She is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic religion, yet she was burned at the stake as a heretic. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and write a newspaper column...
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The European Union

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders construct a timeline depicting the development of the European Union and label and color countries on a map belonging to it. They write essays about how the Union affects the United States.
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NATO and Russia: Will the Expansion of NATO Cause a New Cold War?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders role play as participants in a NATO meeting focused on inviting a number of independent republics from the former Soviet Union to become members of NATO. They represent their countries after researching them.
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The Growth of Islam

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders gain insight into the daily lives of Muslims and to develop empathy for them by studying the Islamic world and creating presentations.
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Immigration

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the American immigration experience. For this immigration lesson, 8th graders watch a video about Ellis Island and discuss the processing that took place there. Students write letters in the voice of American...
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What's the Forecast for Africa?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners explore the possibilities for Africa at the G8 Summit. In this current events lesson, students discuss the purpose of the G8 Summit and research the provided web links to learn more about the summit.
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After Blair

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine Tony Blair's exit from the Office of Prime Minister. In this British government lesson, students visit selected Web sites to learn how the transition in the office will work. Learners also research the accomplishments of...
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Ideas and Commodities Cross Cultural Regions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare and contrast how commodities native to certain countries have impacted the economies of other nations. After gathering information regarding how commodities are grown and traded, students use their information to...
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Immigration in Massachusetts, 1880-1920

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils, in groups, research immigration in America at the turn of the century. They put together a series of original written essays, letters, newspaper columns, etc. that show what it was like to live as an American citizen and as an...
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Science Struck: A Complete a Z List of All the European Countries

For Students 4th - 6th
An alphabetical list of all the European countries with short descriptions stating their capital, population, political system, currency, and languages spoken.
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Rhein Neckar Zeitung Heidelberg (Rnz)

For Students 9th - 10th
RNZ is a local area newspaper serving the city of Heidelberg, Germany. Content includes local, regional, and national news, as well as political and economics coverage, sports, culture, science, health, and more. Written in German.
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Rhein Neckar Zeitung Heidelberg (Rnz)

For Students 9th - 10th
RNZ is a local area newspaper serving the city of Heidelberg, Germany. Content includes local, regional, and national news, as well as political and economics coverage, sports, culture, science, health, and more. Written in German.
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Berliner Morgenpost

For Students 9th - 10th
Berliner Morgenpost is a daily morning paper serving the city of Berlin, Germany. Content includes top national and international headlines, as well as politics, economics, sports, opinions, and local news. Written in German.