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Islamic Roots of Judaeo-Christian Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the stereotypes associated with the major religions of the world. Using primary sources, they summarize the information and role play various roles to the class. They participate in a debate between the different...
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Calibrate Peer ReviewTM: Petroleum Geology of the Persian Gulf Region

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the origin and distribution of oil and gas in a region of global significance, the Middle East including the geologic history and the socio-political and environmental issues associated with hydrocarbon exploration and...
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KNUD RASMUSSEN – "THE OLD AND THE NEW"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider Inuit culture and point of view. In this Native land encroachment lesson, students read "The Old and the New" to examine the position of the Inuit tribe on the establishing of trading posts in the Arctic.
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Bank On It! Worm, fiction

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this language arts instructional activity, students read an article about Worm. Worm is personified, and the story written from his point of view. Students select words from an 8 word word bank to complete the sentences.
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Jamestown

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the Jamestown settlement and examine life in the colonies from 1607-1610. They explore websites, develop a timeline, select two settlers to research, and write three letters written from the point of view of their...
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No Friends but the Mountains: A Simulation on Kurdistan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read background information on the people of Kurdistan and explore the geographical, political and ethnic history of the region. They participate in a debate where they role-play various points of view in the conflict.
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Racism in Russia

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the issue of racism and demonstrations in Russia. They define key vocabulary words, explore websites, complete worksheets, answer discussion questions, and write a report from the point of view of an eyewitness of...
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Study Guide: The Open Window

For Students 7th - 9th
In this study guide worksheet, students define vocabulary and literary terms found in the short story, "The Open Window". Students answer comprehension questions and examine third person point of view.
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Advanced Critical Reading - Columbian Exchange

For Students 6th - 10th
In this critical reading worksheet, students read a short passage about the Columbian Exchange and then answer questions based on the reading. Students answer questions by making inferences, determining author's point of view and use...
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Investing: Reflect? Lesson 7

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of investing.  In this investment lesson, students discuss the best way to invest money.  Students then write essays, taking two seperate points of view. 
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Describing Our Senator

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders find the narrator or speaker in a story. In this story elements instructional activity, 3rd graders listen to the story My Senator and Me and answer comprehension questions. They complete a descriptive writing piece from...
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Digger and the Gang

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in an online puzzle story. They practice notetaking skills and using adjectives and adverbs. They write a Cinderella story from a thief's point of view using idiomatic phrases. They review other English skills in...
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Walk a Quote: A Lesson Based Upon the Sugihara Story

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders gather information on the history of anti-Semitism and Judaism. Using texts from a variety of sources, they analyze the role of rescue and resistance in children's books. They discuss the child's point of view and reflect...
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Autobiography: Maya Angelou

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the concepts of autobiography, biography, and fiction as literary genres. They read, study, and analyze Maya Angelou's autobiographical writings in terms of what she intended to accomplish by her writings. They develop and...
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Teaching Human Sexuality in the Social Studies Classroom

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the social problem of teenage mothers. In groups, they examine the consequences of a teenage pregnancy and how it can be considered a breakdown in family structure. They discuss the physical changes during...
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How the Light Bulb Gets Switched On - The Evolution of Ideas

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils discuss how people are influenced by their cultures and backgrounds, make artwork that documents creative process, write character sketch of Colonel Massey from different points of view, examine issue from different perspectives...
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students view the film "Dogs: The Early Years" from PBS then participate in different activities revolving around dogs. After researching different breeds, students select a dog that best fits their personality and living situation as...
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Argument

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students write and discuss opposing points of view. In this argument lesson, students learn to understand what an argument is and they get to argue one side of a disagreement. An alternative written assignment is provided. A worksheet is...
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The Environments of Big Sur:Which Do We Protect?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the California environments. In this environmental lesson, students examine the various ecosystems of California, creating a presentation on how these environments impact Big Sur. They write a paper defending their point...
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Writing About Art: Objective vs. Subjective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the sculpture "Head With Horns" by Paul Gauguin. In this perspectives lesson, students discuss what the terms "objective" and "subjective" means. Students are shown the sculpture and write their subjective and objective...
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Small Planet Communications

Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss political, social, and personal issues relating to the Civil War from various perspectives using internet sources. Students write various selections from Civil War characters' point of view.
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Slick Moves

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the Bush Administration's plan to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from varying points of view.
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Three Coffles Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read about the slave trade in primary source documents. They discuss differences and commonalities in experiences. They write prose or poetry from the point of view of one of the figures from the reading and create a triptych.
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Critical Reading- Air Pollution and Asthma

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read two different articles which present the scientific issue of asthma, the causes, and the rising rates in our society. Students read for facts and examine whether or not the scientists have a political point of view....

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