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The Columbian Exchange, or "Which Way Did it Go?"

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Columbian exchange worksheet, students determine which item traveled to the "New World" from the "Old World" in a series of thirty questions related to trade.
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String Trade

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the concept of imports and exports in trade. They participate in a simulation that explores the interchange and relationships between natural resources, scarcity, politics and tariffs.
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Tools of the Trade

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars create and then play a game similar to Memory, which encourages them to recall what they have learned about different occupations and the related tools.
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Timbuktu: A Center of Trade - Teacher Version

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the origins of Timbuktu, explain the importance of its location, and describe the kingdom of Mali. They also explain how and why Timbuktu became a part of Mali.
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Cuba Student Learning Outcomes (2016)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Shared ResourceSummary of course, Cuba: War and Peace. Students (8-12+) will understand the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1895-present.  Learners evaluate the role of geography, imperialism,...
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Cuba Lecture II: 1952 to 2015 (2016)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Shared ResourceCuba: War and Peace, Unit II Powerpoint informs of the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1935-2015.  Students consider the causes and consequences of the Cuban Revolution, including...
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Cuba War and Peace: Essential Questions (2016)

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed Standards
Shared ResourceStudents (grades 8-12+) will understand the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1895-present.  Learners evaluate the role of geography, imperialism, slavery, island ethnicity,...
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Making Good Decisions

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners consider alternative decisions and consequences. In this decision making lesson, students role-play in a social problem. They look for a realistic solution based on advantages and disadvantages.
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Should the Ming End the Treasure Voyages?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
During the first century of Chinese Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the government sent out a total of seven voyages into the Indian Ocean. Young historians will discuss, explain, role play, and compare the decisions made by rulers during the...
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Scarcity and Choice: Mercantilism - the relationships between England, Africa, and the Americas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners trace the meaning and importance of mercantilism; past and present.
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Tuning Out Telemarketers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research laws for telemarketers in their state, examine whether there are effective laws in other states, explore concept of national telemarketing legislation, and write news features about telemarketers and impact they have in...
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Descriptive Writing: Using Art to Inspire description

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Write with the senses! Try using art to inspire writers to consider all of the senses. Here, the class is divided in half. Each group looks at one of two images, imagines the senses that would be engaged, and records answers to five...
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Studying Conflicting Interpretations: Perspectives on Plessy v. Ferguson: Part 2

For Teachers 8th Standards
The Plessy v. Ferguson case was influential in establishing segregation in the United States. Scholars continue reading the court's decision in the case, seeking to understand the key reasons the court came to its decision. Pupils also...
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Specialization and Voluntary Exchange

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Studnets participate in a trading simulation game in which they experience the effects of trade and how trade can increase wealth.
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Where is ? ? ? ?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explain and explain the concept of a grid system. They define absolute and relative location and develop an imaginary city on graph paper using a grid system.
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Review Games

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Boggle, Jot Thoughts, Trading Cards, Commercial Breaks, Snowball Fight, Bingo, Draw it! Here’s a bunch of review games that would make a great addition to your curriculum library. The games can be easily adapted to address the Common...
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Why Map a Map?

For Teachers 5th - 12th Standards
After brainstorming reasons why Native Americans mapped their lands, your young critical thinkers will work together to review their ideas and determine the definition of a map. With today's extensive use of mapping technology and GPS...
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Saturday Sancocho

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify the economic principles and processes that are helpful to producers and consumers when making good decisions. Students will read, comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate literary text as well as explain how...
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East Asia & The World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the relationships between East Asia and the United States. They examine the importance of trade and politics. They examine graphs and charts of certain aspects of the region and discuss.
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A New coat for Anna

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a bartering activity. They discuss the problems of bartering. Students read the book "A New Coat for Anna," by Harriet Ziefert. Students discuss the bartering Anna's mother did. They record the trades made...
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Management Considerations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a glossary of terms and a word search game to learn about mature adults. Thye interpret class rules and advanced organizer for the course. They recognize age-related terms and vocabulary.
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Advocacy and Resources

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders use a glossary of terms and a word search game to study mature adults. They interpret class rules and recognize age-related terms. They complete a word search.
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USA Today: Global Awareness Edition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Bring global awareness into the classroom. Young politically minded learners read an article about the ban on arms sales to China and discuss political concerns about this issue. They research other embargos on foreign trade and use a...
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Spark Students Interest in Fire Safety Week

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore and analyze about Fire Safety Week. They assess what a fire is, how is spreads so fast, , that it is hot and dark. Each student becomes aware that fire related incidents is the number three cause of death for children in...