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H.D. Thoreau's Philosophy of Government

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read an essay by H.D. Thoreau as analysis of his philosophy on government. In this Thoreau analysis lesson, students work in groups to paraphrase two of Thoreau's criteria for his beliefs about government. Students write a...
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A History of Tibet: Dalai Lama Day

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research the history of Tibet. In this history of Tibet instructional activity, 6th graders prepare for a visit by the Dalai Lama and review a timeline. students respond to a writing prompt, review vocabulary, and write...
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Greek culture and Aesop's Fables

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explain political and social thought during the Greek 6th and 5th centuries B.C. They research five to eight fables, figuring out the moral for each and writing an essay on how Aesop influenced the morals and ideals of...
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Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders read Hawthorne's, "The Scarlet Letter" prior to doing the project. They find a contemporary person who has been shunned by society, write an essay, and give an oral presentation about the person.
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Creating and Comparing Climographs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the importance and usefulness of climographs. In groups, they create a climograph of two cities on about the same latitude. They compare and contrast the locations and climates of the two cities and write a...
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The Power of Nonviolent Struggle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify how Mohandas Gandhi developed a nonviolent crusade for justice. For this nonviolent protest lesson, students watch segments of a documentary about Gandhi's reaction to imperialism in India. Young scholars write...
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Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the institutions and values of various ancient civilizations. They define civilization, read and discuss text, write journal entries, list the characteristics of a powerful society, and write a description of an event.
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Personal Hygiene Products and Their Uses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the use and frequency of use of personal hygiene products by writing an essay explain their personal hygiene regimine and the products they use. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.
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California Missions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the Spanish influence upon California missions. Using the internet and other resource tools, they research a particular mission and write about its schedule, events, and beliefs. In groups, 4th graders create board...
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Assessment: Causes of the Second World War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War II assessment worksheet, high schoolers respond to 10 graphic organizer and essay questions regarding appeasement, the League of Nations, and World War I.
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Character Ambassadors

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students act as ambassadors. In this character education lesson, students take on the roles of ambassadors of the character traits listed. Students write essays regarding the character traits they select.
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Indians and White Americans

For Students 5th - 6th
In this American history worksheet, students complete a chart comparing 6 aspects of American Indian and White American culture. Students then answer 2 essay questions.
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Mountain Men

For Students 4th - 5th
In this history worksheet, students read a one page article about life on the Oregon trail and the fur traders and mountain men. Students then answer 4 essay questions.
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Using the Present Perfect in Questions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this present perfect verbs worksheet, students use 12 phrases to write 12 questions. Students also fill in the blanks in 15 phrases with "for" or since".
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Straight News

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students review the 'Inverted Pyramid' and demonstrate their ability to outline it in a published news story. For this Inverted pyramid lesson, students read an article that is out of order and decide which order it should go in.
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Four Foot Feat

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars examine cultural customs and practices in family histories. In this family history lesson, students read the poetry in 'All the Colors of the Race' to analyze the family history. Young scholars complete guided reading...
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My Favorite Things

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write a five paragraph informational essay about their favorite things. They correctly use a colon in listing items. Students analyze paragraph writing through questioning. They indent paragraphs, use a colon before a...
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The Breakfast Busters Persuade Others

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students write persuasive essays about their favorite breakfast cereal after seeing how advertisements are used to influence people.
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My Spanish Christmas

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research Spanish Christmas customs on the interent and role play in their writing their findings in an essay. They teacher provides a list of web addresses for the students to locate information on and from that their...
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Exploring Satire - Jonathan Swift

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study about satire and find examples Part One of GULLIVER'S TRAVELS. They then write an essay about the examples they found and how the writer used satire in his literary work.
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A Christmas Memory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students think about and remember a special Christmas they had with their family when they were younger. They write an essay using vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses.
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WH AT' S Y O U R A M B I T I O N?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze an excerpt from Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain. Students use the Six Traits of Writing to compose an essay on a personal life ambition that each students may have. Students use prewriting strategies and...
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Music and Lyrics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze lyrics from songs from a variety of genres. In this musical analysis lesson, 8th graders write an essay about their life plans in which they discuss the lyrics of U2's song, "One." They tell how the writings of Dr....
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Picture This

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create a descriptive paragraph about their past or their heritage and provide a picture to go along with it. In this past and heritage lesson plan, students share their paragraph with the class.

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