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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Discovery of The Americas

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students come up with different scenarios of what they would do if they participated in discovering America. In this America lesson plan, students see pictures and read articles on discovering America. They then have to come up with a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taking a Voyage away from Home

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students experience and participate in a journey through a "Voyage" exhibition of the Solar System and the frontier it covers. They build a dynamic model of the Earth and Sun. Descriptions are given on the relative sizes of the Sun and...
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Lesson Plan
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The Treasures of Two Worlds

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners discuss the contributions made to both European and Indian cultures as a result of the voyages of the explorers. In this social science lesson, students write a paragraph describing one of the contributions. Learners then share...
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Worksheet
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Internet Explorers Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this explorers scavenger hunt worksheet, students research 10 different explorers famous in history using the Internet. First, they read each question to determine which explorer to research and why they were important. Then, students...
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Lesson Plan
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The Prairie Dog That Met the President

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students identify and interpret the relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts. They identify and relate to music in relation to history and culture. Finally, students gain knowledge of the history of...
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Lesson Plan
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The Voyage Scale

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify how models are powerful tools of exploration and that the sizes of the planets and distances between the planets in the Solar System span a large range. They make a sign for each planet they have created in the lesson...
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Lesson Plan
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The Vikings

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the history of the Vikings. In pairs, they research where the Vikings lived, places they invaded, and their purpose. Students create an illustration to place on a timeline, make a Viking Boat, and play a Viking...
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Lesson Plan
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The Voyage to Canada

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this history connection to the Home children's voyage to Canada worksheet, students explore when and how the Home children came to Canada, read a quote from a newsletter to critique and answer three comprehension questions.
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Unit Plan
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Washington Irving: Early Years

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Cambridge History of English and American Literature site provides biographical information and analysis of the works and literary contribution of Washington Irving. Use the forward arrows at the bottom of the web page to read a...
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Website
Other

Bienvenue Sur Le Site De La Ratp

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is available on itineraries, maps, and traffic. Click on "voyager" to find out specific information about the rules, accessibility and the different types of transportation cards that can be purchased.
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Website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Christopher Columbus Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Fordham University contains excerpts from the journal of Columbus during his voyage of 1492. This is a great site to check out on the subject.
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Interactive
National Museums Liverpool

Liverpool Museums: Leaving From Liverpool

For Students 3rd - 8th
Narrative that follows a family's journey from Liverpool in 1858 as they emigrate to Australia. Help the family make decisions as they set sail, view sketches, and hear their personal stories.
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Website
Other

Blue Cruise

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about taking a cruise in the Mediterranean. There is information available (and pictures) about the boat and the destinations. Information related to prices is also available
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Website
Other

Courrier International

For Students 9th - 10th
Courrier International is a weekly magazine devoted to presenting the news from diverse perspectives. This site offers brief news from around the world, plus a theme from an international perspective.
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eBook
C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: The Autobiography of Franklin

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Also includes an on-line sample of the work as well as links to other informational websites.