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Martin Luther King, Jr. for Early Elementary

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars study the accomplishments of Martin Luther, Jr. and investigate how he worked to further tolerance and respect for others.
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The United States Flag

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Young scholars investigate the history of the United States flag. In this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Young scholars also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.
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Survival or Democracy?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Pakistan today. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover a history of the country, the cultural values of its citizens, and structure of the of the government...
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Molly's Pilgrim

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize and discuss multi-ethnic nature of America's citizens through a variety of activities.
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Copyright Ethics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the issues surrounding intellectual copyrights. They research the examples of DVD and CD piracy and participate in a class discussion about the related ethics.
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Valley Forge

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students describe how location, weather, and physical environment affect the way people live, including the effects on their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and recreation. They also describe the lives of American heroes who...
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Create a Country International Fair

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own countries. In this geography skills lesson plan, students establish governments, cultural backgrounds, atlas/geography components, national anthems, and national symbols for a country they create. Students dress...
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Ancient Greece: Inquiring Minds Want to Know

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore world history by writing newspaper articles. In this Greek history lesson plan, 2nd graders investigate the geography and society of Ancient Greece by utilizing the Internet as a research tool. Students collaborate...
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All About Me

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners create a collage from magazines, and the internet that is reflective of themselves and write a friendly letter via email to a pen pal. They take their letters through the writing process and write their final draft on Microsoft...
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Friendship

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students practice sitting silently and feeling love and friendship grow in their heart. They listen as the teacher reads a story of friendship between Zahid and Ali (included in the instructional activity). They discuss the story and...
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What Shall We Remember on 11 November?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Young scholars take a closer look at the proposed British Day. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to read Gordon Brown's proposal and examine British cultural symbols.
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Haring Inspired Drawing and Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research art by identifying the work of Keith Haring. In this sculpting lesson plan, students utilize the web to examine sculptures and drawings in the style of Keith Haring. Young scholars utilize sculpting wire, foil,...
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Rhythmic Travel Around the World

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore and play rhythm sticks while listening to songs from around the world. They locate the countries of origin on a map, and tap their rhythm sticks to the beat of the music.
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Making Good Investments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare different aspects of investing money from traditional savings accounts to money market accounts. They research investment accounts at local banks and compare them.
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Papunya Dot Paintings

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars create examples of Papunya Dot Paintings using brushes, tempera or acrylic paints, dowel rods, and paper in this Art lesson for any grade or ability level. Examples of Papunya Dot Paintings are included as resource links.
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Truthfulness

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate the concept of truthfulness. They practice the skill through seeing how truth is seen from other perspectives. Students are given a quotation to consider and spend time brainstorming with others about its meaning.
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Sing, America, Sing!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students articulate their thoughts about citizenship in songs and poems. They write a songor a poem that describes what citizenship means to them. They plan a Citizenship Day during which students perform their songs and read their poems.
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Social Studies: Commemorative Quarter Designs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research symbols from Texas history and make selections for quarter designs. In addition, they include written explanations to accompany their drawings. Coin designs cultural background and visually represent patriotism and...
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About Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete a variety of activities and exercises as they study the life, policies, and lasting influence of Abraham Lincoln.
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Jeopardy Review for WWII

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers participate in a Jeopardy-style review game for a quiz on WWII. They divide into teams, choose team captains and answer a variety of questions pertaining to the study of WWII.
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Let There Be Peace On Earth

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners discuss the concept of peace and brainstorm ways to show peace. They read "Sadako & the Thousand paper Cranes" and discuss the theme of the story. After watching a video of "A Thousand Paper Cranes peace Project 1977,"...
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Examining the pilgrim characters in the Monkey King stories

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine the pilgrim characters in the Monkey stories with the help of a worksheet.
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Holidays; Canada Day

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this foreign language worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the most natural sounding of two choices given for the blank in each of 10 sentences. Each of the sentence has to do with Canada Day.
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Keys to Our House-The White House

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils explore what it means to be an American citizen. Students investigate the history of the White House from a variety of perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, and changing needs.