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A Holocaust Monument

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students create a Holocaust memorial. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students use geometric shapes or forms to create a Holocaust monument.
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In the Original Words

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine primary documents regarding the Holocaust. In this World War II instructional activity, students read and translate primary documents in their original language regarding the Holocaust. Students discuss the content of...
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The Holocaust: Mapping Survivor Stories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the Holocaust through the eyes of survivors. In this Holocaust lesson, students talk with Holocaust survivors and create timelines that feature their stories.
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News Watch

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the concept of human rights.  In this US History lesson, 8th graders research newspaper articles that deal with human rights and prejudice.  Students write a summary of their article and share it with the class. 
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Oral History

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils create oral histories. In this oral history lesson plan, students prepare for and conduct interviews with Holocaust survivors, liberators, or rescuers. Pupils study the provided procedure for the interview and present their...
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Population Density in the Ghettos

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine population density in Jewish ghettos. In this Holocaust lesson, students calculate population density of cities around the world using the provided information. Students then discuss the implications of high population...
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Raven' Beauties

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore Ravensbrück Concentration Camp. In this philanthropy lesson, students research the Ravensbrück Concentration Camp for Women, commemorate the memory of the women of the camp in a postage stamp, and present the stamp to...
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A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust: Shemini Atzeret-Simhat Torah

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore Jewish traditions through Jewish art. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students research art by Moshe Rynecki, Chaim Goldberg and Emmanuel Levy. Young scholars replicate the artistic styles in their own pieces.
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Starvation in the Ghettos

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the lack of nutrition experienced in Holocaust ghettos. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students investigate the Nazi policy of starving people out of the ghettos through their food rationing program. Students compare...
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Time Capsule

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the plight of Jewish children caught up in the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, students create time capsules that include items that students print or download during their research.
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Käthe Kollwitz: Never Again War!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the artistic works of Holocaust escapee Käthe Kollowitz. In this Holocaust art lesson, students examine the self-portraits that Kollowitz created and discuss the message in her woodcut images. Young scholars design...
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Beginning Synonyms and Antonyms #7

For Students 4th - 5th
In this synonyms and antonyms worksheet, students choose the best synonym for the first 6 words and the best antonym for the next 6 words.
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Count and Noncount Nouns: Categorizing

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this categorizing words worksheet, students fill out a chart in which 12 words are categorized into three columns: food, weather, communication.
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Worksheet 11 Vocabulary Review

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students read ten sentences that have a missing word or phrase. From three choices, students complete the sentence by circling the best choice.
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Auto-Bio Poem

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create an autobiographical poem. In this writing activity, students write an eleven line autobiopoem after read the teacher's model. Students include their name, fears, and family in the poem.
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Catching Some Rays

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the tilt of Earth's axis. In this Earth lesson, 6th graders read a Greek mythology story explaining why there are seasons. Students build a sun-ray gathering tool from styrofoam, glue, thermometers, skewers, and...
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Spring-Aloud Read

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study the season of spring and create stories about the season. In this spring season lesson, students read books about spring and discuss the season. Students then color and create a mini-book about Spring.
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Slang Words Beginning with R

For Students 6th - 10th
In this online interactive ESL worksheet, students respond to 11 fill in the blank questions regarding American slang. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Pumpkin, Pumpkin

For Teachers 1st
First graders understand that pumpkins grow slowly over several months. In this pumpkin lesson, 1st graders listen to the book Pumpkin, Pumpkin and recall the sequence of the pumpkin life cycle. Students create pumpkin artwork showing...
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Where Does It Come From?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners examine food sources. In this agriculture lesson, students investigate how food is stored, moved, and processed as they participate in a classroom activity.
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Earth Day Poster

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students promote Earth Day. In this Earth Day lesson, students create an Earth Day catch phrase and use graphic art design principles to make an Earth Day poster.
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Panther Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research a website to learn about the Florida panther. In this animal research activity, students use the scavenger hunt directions to search a website about Florida panthers. Students also solve word puzzles within the activity.
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Panther Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the Florida Panthers through a Web-quest. In this web-based lesson, students find clues that will help them to identify the habitat of the Florida Panther and the history of human activity which threatens these wild cats.
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Panther Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research the Internet to fill out their scavenger hunt sheet.  In this research lesson students search the Internet for answers to the questions on the scavenger hunt worksheet.