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Interpersonal Nonviolence: Using MLK to Teach Conflict Resolution

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students develop conflict mediation and resolution skills by applying the nonviolence philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King. In this conflict resolution instructional activity, students watch a video about Dr. King and review quotes from...
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Writing Compound Sentences

For Students 6th - 7th
In this compound sentence worksheet, students write 10 compound sentences using an independent clause provided. Students underline subjects and verbs in both clauses.
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Positive Futures Fair - Application of Year-Long Content Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research a problem in the world today.
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What Is A Community?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders write a collective definition of the term, "community". They create a poster illustrating their definition of community and how communities enable people to meet their basic needs and satisfy their wants. They discuss...
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Workers Told "No Smoking" Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the theme of work-related restrictions. They read an article and answer questions related to it. They discuss their answers as a class.
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Studying Shadows

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students measure shadows and explore the altitude of the sun.  In this sun lesson students will graph the length of shadows and solar altitude against time. 
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The Use of a Piece of Land

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study positive and negative aspects of land use laws and zoning ordinances. They participate in a land use planning exercise using a role play activity.
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Radio Program #14-The Back to the Land Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the impact of the "Back to the Land" movement on the Appalachian area. They interview people who have moved back or know someone who has moved back to the Appalachian area. Students graph out profiles of "typical"...
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Presidential Election 2004: Analyzing the Attack Ads

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view and text the text of presidential election advertisements in 2004. Using the ads, they analyze them and check the validity of the statements made. They answer discuss questions for each ad and share them with the...
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Investigate Non-native Neighborhood Invasion Species

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students investigate non-native species that are invading local or state environments. They choose one species to research and report on.
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Breaking News English: Saddam to Sue over Underwear Photos

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read " Saddam to Sue over Underwear Photos," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Native Americans - Searching for Knowledge and Understanding

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine lives of Native Americans in order to become familiar with contributions to and influences on American society particularly, but not exclusively, in the Western region of the United States. Students focus on cultural...
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The People vs. Guy Montag

For Students 9th - 11th
In this trial activity instructional activity for the novel Fahrenheit 451, students participate in a trial for Guy Montag. Students follow the seven directions to complete the trial activity.
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Video Conferences with Parliamentarians

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners from all over Canada videoconference with Parliamentarians to talk about issues in a current bill.
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Understanding Political Parties Study Project

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders gain respect and appreciation for Canadian Parliamentary democracy. They study citizenship issues related to Parliament by researching one of the major political parties within Canada.
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Create A Travel Brochure

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners identify the different landforms in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico and create a travel brochure highlighting Oaxaca's attractions.
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The Hawaiian Islands

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders present information of people, places, and environments. They collect, organize, and analyze date to use with these representations.
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Pageantry of the Senate

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders gain a better understanding of the historical significance of some of the procedures and traditions of the Senate. They see that the Senate in Canada is rich in traditions and pageantry.
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About Me

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students read an article for comprehension, and discuss it.
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Career Biographies

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners choose an occupation that they would like to pursue and write a career biography that outlines the path they would need to follow to achieve their goals.
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Youth Engagement

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine and then discuss opposite sides of controversial issues such as neighborhood curfews, lowering voter age, etc. They learn civic responsibility and cultivate tolerance for others' opinions.
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Sexual Health & Hygiene

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discuss sexual health and hygiene. They complete a worksheet and have the opportunity to ask verbal or anonymous questions.
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Designing A Dream Store

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners plan, create, and advertise their own original store. They identify various types of stores, develop a business plan for a unique store, plan an advertising campaign, and present their campaign to the class.
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Slow-moving Process

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explain why the Framers designed a long and complicated legislative process, and evaluate how effectively the legislative branch of the government is serving the purposes for which it was created.