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Monetary Mania
Learners participate in an online quiz program that reviews economic concepts and vocabulary. They apply concepts learned through the International Money Fund Center.
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A Brief History of Los Angeles
Pupils study the diverse cultures that make up the population of Los Angeles.
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Tribal Traits
Fourth graders will analyze the similarities and differences between early Texas Indian tribes, compare and contrast two tribes, select to which tribe they would rather belong, and determine their location today.
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Different Ethnic Groups in Ecuador, Panama and Argentina: Their Assimilation and their Contributions
Students research various Latin American countries and reflect on the different ethnic communities represented in that country and their contributions to the region. They make posters, perform skits and write letters about their research.
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Cultural Corner- "Mexico"
Students use print and electronic resources to gather information about Mexico. They present a mini-museum to share with students, parents, and other interested classes around the district. They present their information in a video...
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A Day in the Life from Several Perspectives
Seventh graders role-play the role of people in different cultures throughout Europe. After the role-play, they discuss the main characteristics of culture and identify where they were seen. They discover how the government of certain...
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Kwanzaa
Students create a "mkeka" (place mat). They explain how particular symbols and associated colors are used to focus attention to the meaning of an African-American celebration called Kwanzaa.
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Finding the Salt Front
Students discuss definitions of estuary, salinity, and the salt front. They listen as the teacher explains the Hudson River Miles and ways the upriver and downriver sections relate to the north and south. Students graph the salt front...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Spanish Lesson Plans
Great lesson plans for teachers of the Spanish language. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
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Study Spanish: Gender of Nouns Part Ii
Outstanding lesson that presents most of the word endings that determine gender. It also considers common exceptions to the rule. Without a doubt, this lesson shines above all others in teaching learners how to determine the gender of a...
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Study Spanish: Negation
Excellent lesson on negation in Spanish. A list of affirmative words with their negative counterparts is presented. Examples of negative sentences enhance the explanation. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery...
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Study Spanish: Direct Object Pronouns Part Ii
This site has an introduction to the concept of direct objects and their pronouns, that focuses on their use in affirmative and negative sentences. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of direct object pronouns. Students...
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Study Spanish: Direct Object Pronouns Part I
This site is an introduction to the concept of direct objects and their pronouns. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of direct object pronouns. Young scholars may check their mastery of this principle with a quiz that...
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Study Spanish: Direct Object Pronouns Part Iii
This site has an introduction to the concept of direct objects and their pronouns, that focuses on their use in sentences with verb infinitives. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of direct object pronouns. Students...
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Study Spanish: Indirect Object Pronouns Part Ii
This website is a lesson plan on indirect objects and their pronouns. Good explanation of their use in negative sentences. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of indirect object pronouns. Students may check their...
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Study Spanish: Indirect Object Pronouns Part I
This site is an introduction to the concept of indirect objects and their pronouns. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of indirect object pronouns.Learners may check their mastery of this principle with a quiz that...
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Study Spanish: Days of the Week
Thorough explanation of days of the week, their plural forms, and their use with definite articles. Ample examples demonstrate this concept. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.
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Study Spanish: Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions
This site is an explanation of prepositional pronouns with a list of prepositions that only take subject pronouns. Great lesson plan for understanding prepositional pronouns. Students may check test their mastery of this principle with a...
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Study Spanish: Por Y Para
Great lesson on the use of por and para. Ample examples illustrate the rules for their application. A quiz follows the lesson to test the student's mastery of por and para.
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Study Spanish: Indirect Object Pronouns Part Iii
Online lesson on indirect objects and their pronouns. Good explanation of their use in sentences that include verb infinitives. Ample examples illustrate the formation and placement of indirect object pronouns. Students may check their...
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Study Spanish: Subject Pronouns
After a brief review of what verbs and verb infinites are, this site offers a comprehensive explanation of subject pronouns. A great comparison of Spanish subject pronouns to English subject pronouns. Differences between second person...
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Study Spanish: Plural Forms of Nouns
Thorough explanation of how to make nouns plural in Spanish. Ample examples demonstrate this concept. A short test at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.
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Thales: Abaco Probabilistico
This is a Spanish language instructional activity in mathematical probability.
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Neh: Edsit Ement: La Familia
In this lesson plan, students will consider "La Familia." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.