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The Origins of Man

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils learn about new technologies being used to update what is known about human evolution and migration. They then compare the new theories to the traditional knowledge.
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Discovering Math: Rational Number Concepts

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of Egyptian contributions in mathematics. In this Egyptian contribution lesson, students research Egyptian hieroglyphics and pyramids. Students write numerals in hieroglyphics. Students use Egyptian methods...
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The Life of George Washington Carver

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate historic Americans by researching George Washington Carver. For this famous American biography lesson, 2nd graders complete graphic organizers about George Washington Carver's life while researching the...
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Africa Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the AIDS crisis in Africa. In this global studies lesson, students watch "Medical Crisis in Africa," and read articles about AIDS in Africa. Students then research the topic and create awareness posters.
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Laws that Isolated and Impoverished the Irish

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify the reasons for the mass starvation in Ireland in the 1800's. They analyze the historical and political forces that caused the famine and discuss the potato blight itself in detail.
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Lizards

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recall lizards from the text and report their important traits. The teacher adds the information to the map. They watch the map expand while it organizes all of the lizards and their characteristics.
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The Birchbark House: Chapter 4

For Students 9th - 10th
In The Birchbark House chapter four questions worksheet, students complete several short answer questions to assess their understanding of the text.
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Underground Railroad Tic-Tac-Toe

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students discover details about the Underground Railroad. In this slavery lesson, students read primary documents about fugitive slaves and analyze the sources using the provided worksheets. 
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The Study of the Spanish-Speaking People of Texas: Overcoming Adversity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the photographs of Russell Lee and identify the obstacles faced by Mexican-Americans in Texas during the early and mid-20th century. They discuss the ways they overcame these obstacles and relate it to obstacles in...
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Discussion Director

For Students 6th - 9th
In this discussion activity worksheet, students read the descriptions of several individual roles for book discussion groups. Students then complete specific activities based on the role they take.
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The Tell - Tale Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read The Tell Tale Heart and practice critical analysis while reflecting on its underlying meanings. In this reading lesson, students make predictions, monitor their own comprehension and adjust their reading accordingly....
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Triangles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize geometric shapes with acute angles, make geometric shapes with acute angles on geoboards, and draw acute angles on geopaper.
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Religion and Spirituality in Native Cultures

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders gain an appreciation for the central role that religion and spirituality holds in Native cultures. After researching Totems, 5th graders create their own Totems out of construction paper based on their lives and beliefs.
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Social Studies: Human Rights Then and Now

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine past and present human rights issues in U.S. history. In reflection journals, they document both justices and injustices perpetrated on groups and individuals. Finally, students implement an action plan designed to...
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The Work of our (Divine) Hands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore ethical "mitzvots." In this philanthropy lesson plan, students consider how to lead their lives ethically according to the dogma of mitzvot. Students discuss the consequences of their actions.
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The Wind in the Willows

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this study guide worksheet, students read the book The Wind in the Willows and write summaries, use vocabulary, write questions, and more. Students complete 7 activities.
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The Secret Garden

For Students 5th
In this study guide worksheet, 5th graders read the book The Secret Garden and write summaries, use vocabulary, write questions, and more. Students complete 7 activities.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

For Students 5th
In this study guide worksheet, 5th graders read the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and write summaries, use vocabulary, write questions, and more. Students complete 7 activities.
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Our Community Helpers

For Teachers K
Students explore community helpers in order to explain how they fit into their community and the world.
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Our Community Helpers

For Teachers K
Students identify important aspects of community and culture that strengthen relationships. They discuss pictures of national symbols.
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Participating In The School Community

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discuss the importance of participating in the school community of their children. Working in pairs, partners describe the educational goals of children and how parents can support those goals. This lesson is intended...
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20th-Century Astronomy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine and explain how the distance to nearby stars can be measured by the parallax method, discuss the role of women in the history of American astronomy, form their own opinions of the importance of Harlow Shapley and...
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Meaning of Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students discover what philanthropy is and identify people who benefit from philanthropy. Learners read selected newspaper articles regarding philanthropy and...
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Achan takes the spoils of Jericho -1

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners read and answer question about the chapter in the introductory lesson.