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Lost Peace
Students view a television program that chronicles the failure of the League of Nations as a deterrent to further war. They create a timeline of events that led from WWI to WWII and hold a mock town meeting in which they discuss the pros...
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Negotiate Peace for India and Pakistan
Learners prepare for a fake peace talk between India and Pakistan.
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Model United Nations Activity
Students examine current and past problems and situations affecting the United Nations, and explore life, career, and philosophy of Ralph Bunche, American diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Students then prepare portfolios to...
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Simulating a Middle East Peace Summit
Tenth graders explore the issues in the Middle East. For this World History lesson, 10th graders research the problems between Palestine and Israel. Students write a speech on their point of view of the peace process.
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Wilson Stands Alone in His Plan for World Peace
Students study the Fourteen Points. They examine motives behind Wilson's Fourteen Points and why most of them were rejected by France. They answers questions concerning primary resources (casualty list and before and after...
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Air and Water in the Environment
Students explore the traits of water condensation and evaporation. In this water cycle lesson, students develop an awareness of the importance of water for sustaining life. Students participate in a hands-on activity in which water is...
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The Crash, the Dust, and the New Deal
Students explore the Great Depression. In this American history lesson, students examine primary sources in order to research the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the Dust Bowl, and the Neal Deal. Students study the impact on these events on...
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My Country at the Crossroads to Peace
Students discuss issues with regard to different ways their countries are affected at the cross roads to world peace. They write prose pertaining to issues relating to unpeaceful situations in the world.
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Voices of Hope and Seeds of Peace
Students read reflective essays to gain an understanding of the experiences of young people growing up in an area at war. Students locate groups who bring together opposing sides in a conflict for purposes of reconciliation.
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The Reality of War
Students use research materials developed earlier. They synthesize data to formulate an argument for or against war. Students use their notes to address what the possible answers could be.
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Total War
Learners view a video about the result of using atomic weapons during World War II. They examine how human rights are violated during wartime. They listen as family members come and speak to the class about their experiences during the...
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The Giver: Guided Imagery
Guide your class through the imagery of Lois Lowry's The Giver with a peaceful meditative experience. After you create a serene environment in your class, read through a provided script in which kids sift through their favorite...
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Pantomime vs. Abstract Gesture
Students explain dance as a way to create and communicate meaning and demonstrate the difference between pantomiming and abstracting a gesture.
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Science Fiction
Learners write a science fiction story. In this science fiction lesson plan, students read selections of science fiction and compare them to supernatural stories from the Bible. Learners identify themes and discuss elements...
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Gauri and Prithvi: Nuclear South Asia
Students examine South Asian relations. In this international affairs instructional activity, students explore the relationship between India and Pakistan as they participate in role play activities and conduct research regarding the...
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A Hero Betrayed: The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant
Students analyze the career of Ulysses S. Grant. In this Grant presidency lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of Grant's presidency. Students respond to discussion questions regarding the...
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Current Spanish History 1900-present
Tenth graders study the Spanish Civil War. In this World History lesson plan, 10th graders analyze famous paintings. Students compare and contrast the government of the United States with that of Spain.
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Global Eyes
Twelfth graders consider global issues and their effects. They identify the themes of human needs, human rights, and the environment, select a topic and research articles for a Global Current Events Portfolio. Working in small groups,...
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The Debate in the United States over the League of Nations: Five Camps: From Voices of Consent to Voices of Dissent
Students explore and discuss Woodrow Wilson's concepts for peace and the League of Nations. They understand efforts made to foster American support for the League and discuss the opposition shown in the Senate.
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Devotion
Students explore the importance of peace and working together when discussing different religions and places where students are not allowed to be together. In this working together lesson plan, students plan a fund raising activity...
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Killing Fields
Students view a television program that explores people's perceptions and expectations in war prior to and after WWI. They discuss the effects of trench warfare and write a journal entry or short oral report reflecting on their...
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The Proclamation of 1763
Learners consider the impact of the Proclamation of 1763. In this colonial America lesson, students determine the how the proclamation affected the British Crown, the colonists, and the Indians and present their findings to the class.
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Analyzing Poetry and Characters
Students investigate historical context by reading poetry. In this language arts lesson, students discover the work of Michael Longley and examine his poem "Ceasefire." Students identify the sonnets used in the piece and...
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The Khmer Rouge
Learners examine life in Cambodia and Vietnam from 1975-1979, Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. They discuss how an otherwise peaceful society could allow such events to take place and write a short paper and complete a culminating project.