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Strength in Solidarity: Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Campaign for Fair Food
Not all food is created equal. The lesson plan dives into the world of migrant farm workers to show their struggles to earn livable wages and better working conditions. Academics learn why the Coalition of Immokalee Workers was created...
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The Microwave and the Jiffy Store
Young historians examine the lifestyle changes and cultural changes that occurred as a result of the challenges posed by World War II on society in general. With regard to American History and culture, pupils write an essay on the...
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Discovering Math Concepts in Business Mathematics, Economics, and Finance
Explore the concept of money and research its origin. There are many concepts related to business math, thusly, there are many formulas used to make calculations around money. Exchange rates of money in different countries, interest,...
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The Modernization of Seoul
High schoolers explore the history of Seoul, South Korea. In this Seoul lesson plan, high schoolers read and analyze handouts regarding the political and social history of the city of Seoul. High schoolers collaborate in small groups and...
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Developing, Developing, Developed!
Students differentiate among and explain various levels of economic development around the world. They see that levels of economic development vary greatly in different countries according to many different measures.
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This Is Tanzania
Young scholars study the volcanic history and the wildlife of Tanzania. They examine how most Tanzanians live on a subsistence agricultural economy.
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Making Felt Bags
Pupils study the history of bags, pouches and purses. Use of these items spans the entire globe and encompasses practically every civilization. The lesson culminates with learners creating their own bag from a variety of choices. The...
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Your Attention Please: Iatmul Orator's Stool
Students investigate art by observing historical sculptures from New Guinea. In this art history lesson, students observe pictures of the "Orator's Stool"from Papua New Guinea, while identifying the small details that make it unique....
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Multas
Combine history and Spanish instruction with an exploration of descriptions of fines given in Florida in 1790. Partners read the brief text, fill out a graphic organizer about the crimes described, and interview each other about fines....
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Concepts of Beauty Put Into Words
Studying haiku poetry with your English class? Delving into Japanese history with your world history class? Here is an authentic and creative way to explore Japanese culture more deeply. Pupils will compare and contrast two tea caddies...
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Victorian Celebrations
Fifth graders investigate the Victorian era by participating in Victorian style activities. In this World History lesson, 5th graders read about the traditions and customs of men and woman from the Victorian era and how the...
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Friends, Romans, Countrymen...
Students research an important person or place from Ancient Roame and communicate their findings in a report that includes a map and illustration. Students may publish their reports online.
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MIDDLE AGES
Twelfth graders examine key terms from the Middle Ages. They discuss the relevance of those terms to our Modern Times. They explore historical information and interpret information about world history.
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Political Legends and Map Symbols
Students identify the legend and map symbols. In this map skills lesson, students use a world map to find various locations using a map key.
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The Code of Hammurabi
High schoolers use the guiding questions to accomplish the lesson objectives. They will know the purposes for the establishing of The Codes and how they were distributed throughout the ancient empire of Babylonia.
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Sworn to Serve
Seventh graders explore the structure of the feudal system. In this world history lesson, 7th graders examine medieval history as they collaborate to prepare for a small group presentations regarding the feudal system.
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Ancient Greece Predicting Outcomes
Sixth graders explore world history by utilizing a SMART board. In this Greek history lesson plan, 6th graders read different Ancient Greece scenarios and match them with a selection from a list of probable outcomes. Students identify...
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Back to the Age of Exploration
Students explore world history by researching explorers of North America. In this famous explorers lesson, students research one specific explorer of their choice and identify his successes and failures by utilizing the Internet....
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Bound for Britain
Young scholars discover the great immigration to the United Kingdom by examining historic photographs. In this world history lesson, students research the migration of West Indians to England in the early 1950's. Young...
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The Golden Horde
Students examine the impact of the Golden Horde. In this world history lesson, students listen to a lecture presented by their instructor regarding the army of Tartars led by Batu Khan. Students write pieces that exemplify what under...
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Eyewitness-History of the World
Students, after given the opportunity to us the software Eyewitness-History of the World, research a given topic, abstract the main ideas, and ultimately present the findings to the class. Inevitably, the students design three quiz...
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World War II: The Home Front
Students take a field trip to the MacArthur Memorial to learn what life was like in Norfolk during World War II.
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Master of the Airwaves: How FDR Used Radio to Ease the Public’s Fears
The political and economic climate during the 1930's was uncertain and tumultuous. But Americans' minds and hearts were eased with the reassuring words of their president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and addresses over the radio. High...
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World Issues The Millennium Development Goals and Quality of Life
Ninth graders explore quality of life issues in the developing world through the lens of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. In this World History lesson, 9th graders study the factors necessary to and affecting...
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