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Colonial America: Causes Of The American Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils examine the causes of the American Revolution. For this colonial America lesson, students read handouts regarding the sequence of events that led to the commencement of the war. Pupils complete the provided worksheets and...
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The Pledge of Allegiance

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars explore the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. In this civics lesson, students examine the document, define related vocabulary words, and rewrite it in their words.
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Understanding Freedom: Catching "The Spirit of '76"

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete activities about colonial history through an examination of art from the American Revolution period. In this history and art lesson, 6th graders define an iconic image, sing the song 'Yankee Doodle,' and analyze...
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The Red Studio Shows the Way

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars look at the painting The Red Studio Shows the Way, and critique the art piece. In this critiquing art lesson plan, students discuss how the painting expresses ideas and feelings and history.
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The American People

For Students 8th - 11th
In this 1920's America worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions about the stocks, working conditions, the Harlem Renaissance, and wealth during the decade.
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Crackin' the Musical Code

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students decode musical notation and then synthesize and apply by notating their own musical composition. Students draw various rhythmic examples which are equal in time duration. They notate and count rhythmic patterns. Additional cross...
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Differences Make Us Special

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore the similarities and differences among their classmates. They are introduced to the Civil Rights Movement-that all people be treated equally and fairly. Students discuss the importance of appreciating individual...
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Useful or Beautiful Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this teaching and learning through objects worksheet, students determine whether they would choose to buy 10 items because they are useful or because they are beautiful based on a beauty /utility scale.
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Sand Painting

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore Navajo traditions and art. For this sand painting lesson, students discuss Navajo rituals and traditions prior to designing a sand painting that is representative of the Navajo ideal of the hozho.
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State of Mind: Inventing the American Identity

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students define national identity, explain importance of having national identity, describe America's national identity, work together and formulate class vision of what America's national identity is, identify United States symbols and...
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Exploring Rembrandt's Chiaroscuro Technique Through Mosaic Design

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students compare mosaic design and pointillism. They discover the meaning of chiaroscuro by creating paper mosaic designs in Rembrandt style.
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Public lands: Preserve or develop?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of various public lands in Canada, including national forests, wilderness areas, national and provincial parks, wildlife sanctuaries, recreation areas and national historic sites. They...
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Organizing a Business Trip: A Technolgy-Integrated Project

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research the Internet to gather information about silk and make travel arrangements for a business trip. They create a memo to participants, create a database of suppliers, a letter to suppliers, design company letterhead and...
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Labor Needs in Colonial America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the labor needs in colonial America. Using primary and secondary resources, they explore the major events and life in the United States during colonial times. They complete a chart listing the pros and cons of...
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The Cost of Art

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders experience difficult situations where they need to choose values. This lesson provides students with a role-playing opportunity to discover alternative ways of approaching these situations.
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Chinatowns and Chinese Communities in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders recognize that Chinatown, as an example, can depict how ethnic groups in general are developed.
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Huichol Yarn Painting

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the Huichol Indians and the art of yarn painting. They create their own yarn paintings in the Huichol style.
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Early Civilizations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the characteristics of civilization, and how civilization emerged. They discuss cultural interaction, the importance of trade, and the rules, values, and social hierarchy of theses ancient civilizations.
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Death and the Deerfield Graveyard

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students learn how death is an indicator of the community beliefs and values, and how have the rituals surrounding death changed over time.
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Laws Promoting Healthy Aging: A Comparison of Japan and the United States Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast legislation passed in Japan and the United States in regards to the elderly. Using the Internet, they research how the government has put programs into place to improve the health of older citizens. They...
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American Presidents and Race Relations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discuss the policies of race relations of five presidents. They analyze primary documents to comprehend the various views and actions of five Presidents in regards to race relations. Students evaluate the influence of...
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What's on Your Plate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discover foods of the Middle East. In this global studies lesson, students sample a falafel as they follow the provided instructions to make the dish.
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International Day of Democracy

For Students 5th - 10th
For this International Day of Democracy worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions,...
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Jazz's Beginnings

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine jazz's roots and their hybridization in New Orleans in the early 20th century. They listen to ragtime and jazz recordings, then complete worksheets imbedded in this plan.