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Waves of Radios
Learners grasp the fundamentals of radio/sound communication technology. They research why the size of radios has gotten smaller through advances of technology...from large radio tubes through transistors through microchips. Students...
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Having Fun: Leisure and Entertainment at the Turn of the Twentieth Century
Students explore how the innovations in culture and technology influenced the development of a leisure industry in America at the turn of the twentieth century.
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Entertainment During the American Revolution
What do people do for fun around here? Explore colonial period games, toys, and life with a look at entertainment during the American Revolution. Discover the games, sports, and songs that were popular during the time of the Revolution.
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Sunday Night With Oscar
And the winner is.....! The Academy Awards are a big deal in film and often make top headlines in the paper. Kids read an article about the most recent Academy Awards Ceremony and answer 11 questions about who won what award, and why.
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Good Times and bad; The Roaring Twenties
Changes in society through 1900 to 1930 in the suburbs and work culture are covered in this presentation on aviation and the automobile. Music, movies and the Harlem Renaissance are the other main topics, with 6 or so bullet points...
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America in the 1950's
In this America in the 1950's worksheet, students read about housing, education, entertainment, and the Cold War in the 1950s. Students then answer 5 questions about this time.
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Animation Flip Books
Learners investigate examples of animation made from a flipbook technique in order to learn how to create their own flipbook and to learn how this process looks like an animated cartoon. In this animation lesson, students will observe...
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Stadium Publicity Project
Students perform the primary tasks of public relations specialists in creating a buzz about a new arena. They create an invitation inviting special guests to a grand opening party and hold a press conference announcing the opening of a...
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Entertainment and Recreation in the Early Twentieth Century and Today
Eleventh graders research entertainment and recreation in the early twentieth century using primary sources and the book From the Hidewood, by Robert Amerson. They compare the rural experience of the time period to the national...
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To Entertain
Second graders consider the author's purpose for writing a text. In this author's purpose lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss reasons why author's write a book and how it can often be for entertainment. Students read a book, provide two...
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Houston, TX Puzzle
In this Houston, Texas word search puzzle, students identify terms relating to entertainment, points of interest, and terms describing Houston. Examples include words such as Compaq Center, theaters, traffic, Astroworld, and petroleum. A...
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Bond Word Search
In this literacy word search, learners find the words associated with the James Bond and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Hobbies
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of hobbies and the answers are found using the link at the bottom of the page.
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Leisure Activities
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to entertainment during leisure time. The answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Art & Entertainment in the Late 1800's to Early 1900's
In this arts worksheet, students find the words that are related to arts and entertainment. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Arts Entertainment
In this arts worksheet, students find the words that are related to arts entertainment and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Technology and Invention in Entertainment
In this technology and invention learning exercise on entertainment, students describe the features of a gramophone and record player shown in a photograph. Then they identify and list what inventions have replaced them for listening to...
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Hollywood’s Top Ten
For this entertainment worksheet, students answer 6 questions about their top ten favorite movies. The questions have no right answer because they are subjective.
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Having Fun: Leisure and Entertainment at the Turn of the 20th Century
Students inquire about the history of enterntainment and flim. The development of the modern industry of entertainment is done from reflecting upon its roots and background. The discussion is leading to answering how Americans have...
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Adrian's Fun Chess And Tournaments
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are concerned with the description and naming of games. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Good Old Days
Students think about what people did for entertainment many years ago. To answer this, they should not only do library-type research but find and interview a senior citizen.
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Middle-class teenagers in India
Students read and discuss an extract about teenagers in India and complete related activities.