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Twelfth Night: Study Guide

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
From lonely to luggage, it would be nearly impossible to have a modern-day conversation without using words that William Shakespeare coined. A Twelfth Night study guide introduces individuals to fun Shakespeare facts as they...
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EU Simulation: The European Council

For Teachers 12th
Discover how government and the European Union works with this interactive activity. Small groups form to represent a country and create a profile. The instructor presents an issue to discuss and potential politicians then develop...
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Roles of Virginians During Revolutionary War Era

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners examine the various roles Virginians played during the Revolutionary War era. They participate in a jigsaw activity, reading an article and presenting information to their group. Students then complete a Venn diagram comparing...
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The Role of Individuals and Groups in the Census

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students describe and explain the roles that individuals, government agencies, and partner groups play in the census.
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Learning to Play the Panpipes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students experience what a pan pipe is and how sound is produced on it. Research a brief history of the pan pipe. Employ producing a characteristic tone and be able to produce various pitches. Play a simple melody and ensemble on the pan...
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The Haitian Political Crisis: What Role Should the U.S. Play in Foreign Governments?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the political situation in Haiti. They share their opinions on the role the United States should play in foreign governments. They identify the causes of the turmoil in the country as well.
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Sports in China: What And Why They Play?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study several different types of Chinese sports played throughout history in China. They examine the historical perspective of the importance of sports in Chinese culture and create a final project using information about three...
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Who's Your Favorite Role Model?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra instructional activity, students play a number game to find out who their favorite role model is. The do the simple math in steps and match their final answer with a list of names.
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Survivor Game

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners discover competition and trickery by participating in a class game. They participate in a role-playing game called "Survivor" in which students utilize critical thinking skills to identify who is the "Bad Guy." Students win the...
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Movement

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars experiment and explore a variety of instruments and movements. They play rhythms on instruments, spell words using their bodies, act out the movements of a song, role-play machine parts as a group, pantomime an activity,...
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The Public Choices of Senator Aspyer Tu Moore

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners role play roles of people in the life of Aspyer Tu Moore. They analyze his public choices and solve a problem related to them. They answer questions to end the lesson.
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Galileo's Dialogue

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Explore how Galileo's controversial theory raised objections in his time. In this physical science activity, learners research about current controversial issues. They role play both sides of the issue, and decide which one has a...
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Social Studies: Dating Behaviors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Upper graders discuss the importance of responsible dating. In addition to a discussion period, the lesson includes Powerpoint presentations, poster designs, and related role-playing activities. In one scenario, students act as parents...
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Tell Me; I’ll Listen

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Encourage respect, responsibility, and caring within your classroom with a collection of lessons that spark dialogue and self reflection. To address character traits, lessons touch on topics such as staying safe in the...
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Letters of Recommendation

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Letters of recommendation play a key role in the college admissions process. A handout on the topic, part of a series on specific writing assignments, helps applicants through the process of choosing recommenders and requesting a letter....
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Spraying Strawberries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of dimishing marginal productivity. They role play the role of a farmer who has to decide how many times to spray his strawberry crop. They complete a chart and discuss the results.
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Sexual Pressures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan contains sensitive material, please review to ensure that the content is suitable for your class. Small discussion groups explore ways to establish boundaries, make positive decisions, and respect others when confronted...
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"Hello, I Am Deborah Sampson"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders learn the role played by individuals during the American Revolutionary War.
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Flood Control: Environmental History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the painting, Spring on the Missouri. They role-play and discuss floods and flood control from the views of an environmental lobbyist and a farmer.
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Economics: Actions of Government

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the susceptibility of legislators to agricultural lobbyists to support subsidy programs. In small groups, they role-play as members of interest groups that might be affected by inflation.
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Beauty Queen Heads to Iraq

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study about Jessica Gaulke, a beauty queen from Minnesota. She is then deployed to Iraq with the National Guard unit she is in. They have to role play her and react to what they think they would feel if they were in her shoes.
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Controlling Bleeding Emergencies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars practice first aid. Through role play, students analyze and synthesize solutions for bleeding emergencies. Each student works with a partner to perform first aid skills to control bleeding in mock emergency situations.
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Your Own Classroom Court

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Create your own classroom court. After studying courtroom proceedings, with a focus on the concept of a trial by a jury of your peers, pupils create a set of classroom rules and develop a procedure for solving conflicts. They then are...
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Turning Parks into Islands

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss the effects of isolating areas in a park to make "islands" for nature. In this nature instructional activity, students role play park rangers who are developing a new section of the park. Students work in groups to plan...

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