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Dolores Huerta
Students examine the life of Dolores Huerta and her contributions to the development of labor unions. They read the book "Cesar Chavez: Triumph of Spirit," and in groups create a quiz, complete a Venn diagram, listen to a guest...
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Crystal Meth
Young scholars read and discuss an article on the devastating effects of crystal meth on a fetus development in mice. They relate this research to the possible causes of birth defects in babies whose mothers have used meth during...
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Women in Two Countries: Japan and America
Learners explore the role of women in Japan and the United States during World War Two. They focus on women and the family and women and the workplace and the changes within each. Students create an informational brochure of women...
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Insects: Bug Off
Students design and conduct an experiment to test three organic pesticides to control ants. They view a video that demonstrates ant behavior and the role of pesticides in insect control. In small groups, they set up behavior...
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Finding Science in An American Childhood by Annie Dillard
Students read excerpts from Annie Dillard's memoir, "An American Childhood," with the teacher. They experience opportunities to connect English, science, nature and art together from a new and unique perspective. This approach serves as...
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Teaching Spanish Heritage in the Context of the Ancient Mediterranean
Students identify and interpret Spanish heritage, including the Mediterranean culture, language, history, trade, and migration. Following, they began an in-depth study of Egypt, the Middle East, Greece, and Rome and were able to make...
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Safety or Civil Liberty? The Trial of Sacco and Vanzet
Young scholars investigate the Sacco-Vanzetti trial and develop a basic understanding of the issues involved. Then they write an essay taking a stance on the Sacco-Vanzetti trial: was the trial fair? were the two men falsely accused?...
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Rosa Parks
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a biographical story about Rosa Parks. Students answer 4 questions and then summarize the story.
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Key Points about English Folk Music Worksheet
In this music worksheet, students read key points about English folk music including what it is, what instruments are played, its history, and two of its important styles. They answer 10 questions using full sentences before writing a...
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President Franklin Roosevelt
In this U.S. Presidents worksheet, students read about the life and presidency of President Franklin Roosevelt. They then answer the 8 multiple choice questions in the packet. The answers are on the last page.
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Reading Comprehension
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read facts about the origin of blue jeans and assess reading and vocabulary comprehension. Students answer nine multiple choice questions.
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Craters are a Blast!
In this craters worksheet, students solve 3 problems including converting units of Joules into a number equivalent to a one-megaton nuclear bomb, finding the diameters of craters in a given picture and determining the energy needed to...
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The Mass of the Van Allen Radiation Belts
In this van Allen Radiation Belts learning exercise, learners are given the formula for the field line of the Earth's inner magnetic field. Students use this equation to find the polar coordinates of a field line in the van Allen Belts....
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The Elementary Particle Masses
In this elementary particle mass worksheet, students calculate the mass of elementary particles in kilograms and million electron Volts. Students solve 4 problems finding Top Quark mass, total quark mass of a proton and Strange Quark mass.
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Paul Robeson: 20th-Century Renaissance Man, Hero In Any Century
Students study the life and times of actor Paul Robeson. For this social activism lesson, students research primary and secondary documents to create multi-media presentations featuring Paul Robeson's life and political activism.
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Teaching Economics and Rock and Roll: Unemployment
Learners explore the consequences of unemployment. In this macroeconomics lesson, students listen to the songs “Johnny 99” and “Worried Man.” Learners discuss the socioeconomic costs of unemployment as they analyze the songs.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
Students explore facets of the Cold War. For this Cold War history lesson, students research a Cold War event in order to write a news story about the events that features direct quotations and images.
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Reading: Blue Jeans
In this reading for information activity, students read a passage about the origin of blue jeans. Students answer 9 multiple choice questions about the text.
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Healthy Food is Good Food!
Students examine the difference between whole foods and junk foods. In this food lesson, students learn the definitions of whole food and junk food. They find the difference in tastes and textures of different foods by performing taste...
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True Music
Eleventh graders research a given decade in US History. For this American History lesson, 11th graders interview a person who lived during the decade to gain a personal perspective on it. Students rehearse and present their...
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A Fishy Environment 'We need 'em Clean!' Web Lesson
Students create a website. In this technology lesson, students use digital cameras and video to document their field trip to a local fish hatchery. Students use the photos and videos to create an instructional website.
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Marcus Garvey and the Rise of Black Nationalism
Fourth graders explore the differing beliefs of African American activists. In this American history lesson, 4th graders examine the views of racism resistance that Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, and Marcus Garvey held.
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Cornplanter and the Fate of His Land
Students explore Chief Cornplanter and his importance as the leader of the Seneca tribe. In this Chief Cornplanter lesson plan, students examine how the Seneca land was taken over by the right of eminent domain. Students...
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Space Exploration
Students explore the significance of the four space programs: Sputnik, Apollo, Viking, and Voyager. In this space exploration activity, students view a space exploration slideshow and complete an included chart of space exploration.
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