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Londoners Calm Despite Bomb Blasts
Young scholars investigate Great Britain's landscapes, government and culture to help them explain why a bomb blast in its subways or to its transportation system is important.
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Reconciliation
Students develop an awareness of issues involved in Reconciliation. They use two different stimuli to approach this theme. Students write definitions/interpretations of Reconciliation.
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Benjamin Hawkins and the Creek Indians
Eighth graders explore the settling of South Carolina. In this U.S. History lesson, student research the events leading to the settlement of South Carolina by the Native Americans, then discuss and answer questions that relate to the...
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Tanabata: Japan's Star Festival
The Star Festival or Tanbata, is a holiday celebrated in Japan every year. People make tanzakus out of paper and hang them on the trees. Pupils will learn about this culturally significant holiday while creating tanzakus of their own....
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Stress Reduction: Visual Imagery
Learners use visual imagery in dealing with a stressful situation. They practice the visual imagery in class and at home. They record their reflections in a journal.
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Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
Learners examine the lives of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth. They create a "found" poem using the voices of both brothers and perform the poem for the rest of the class.
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Psychographics
This advertising PowerPoint displays the Values and Lifestyle program of target audiences. It lists the attributes of each audience group such as: Survivors, Sustainers, Belongers, Emulators, I-Am-Me, Experiential, Societally Conscious,...
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Celebrate World Holidays with Hanukkah Lesson Plans, Kwanzaa Activities and More
Every year millions of people around the world celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other holidays.
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DECODING BOROBUDUR
Students study the example of the spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, assess the possible meaning conveyed by Borobudur, explore how ideas travel and the process of syncretism, and appreciate how and why Salindra leaders in Java...
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Get Smart
Students study sustainability and smart growth. In this geography lesson plan students identify the benefits that are expected from smart growth.
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Lesson Plan on Girls' Education
Students examine the obstacles in education faced by young girls in developing countries. Through discussion, they explore what international documents protect this basic human right.
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Trade Creates Opportunities
Students examine how trade can create economic opportunities and can be a impetus for social change. They research the "Asian Tigers" and design a class presentation.
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Migrants and Immigration Jigsaw
Learners examine facts and recognize that racism, prejudice and discrimination can result from ignorance. They brainstorm for common myths based on stereotyping. Students share their findings with their classmates.
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Significant Events
Students identify significant events in Australia's history. They speculate how they have influenced the development of our culturally diverse nation. Students write an imaginary interview with a person whose life was influenced by one...
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The Story of Carmen
In this music history worksheet, students will read a 6 paragraph essay about the opera, Carmen. Then students will answer 7 short answer questions on another sheet of paper.
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Opera- The Story of Carmen
In this opera worksheet, 10th graders read a synopsis of the story of the opera, "Carmen." They answer 7 questions bases on their comprehension of the story.
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Sam and the Lucky Money
Third graders read the story Sam and the Lucky Money. In this reading lesson, 3rd graders discuss the story. Students write in a reader's response journal as they read the story.
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The Colourful World of Calum McCall: Pre-reading Activities
In this colors pre-reading activities worksheet, 8th graders match colors with descriptive meanings, answer 4 comprehension questions and match 8 vocabulary words.
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Is Your Home Bugging You?
Learners look into the world-wide rise in allergy rates. For this personal health lesson, students research and discuss possible reasons for the spike in allergies.
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Exploring Ethnic Groups in Africa
Students research the ethnic groups located in African countries where African Americans immigrated. They view a multi-media presentation imbedded in this plan, then construct posters that represent ethnic groups.
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The Great Depression and the Arts
High schoolers engage in a dialogue about the Depression, the impact of the New
Deal, the role of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the survival of Democracy, and the
resiliency of the American spirit.
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Facts about Indigenous people Jigsaw
Students examine facts which address common myths and misconceptions. They recognize the resulting racism, prejudice and discrimination. Students brainstorm for common myths based on the stereotyping of Indigenous people.