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The Ocean Floor

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the process of sedimentation and the continental drift theory. They locate major structures on the ocean floor and they identify life forms at each level of the ocean.
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Forgiveness

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners brainstorm what they believe forgiveness means. Individually, they write about a time in which they forgave someone and how it made them feel. To end the lesson plan, they participate in a role play activity in which they must...
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There Is No Place Like Home! U. S. Immigration in the 1800's.

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore immigration in the late 1800's. They identify and describe the settlement patterns of European immigrants to the U.S. Students work in groups to research immigration from specified countries.
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My Community

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students engage in a instructional activity about the community in order to find out what different things go on within it on a daily basis. They conduct field research and look up information in order to answer some key questions...
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Failing Ecosystems: Haiti and the Caribbean

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the impact that climate has on the land. They discuss how deforestation leads to erosion and soil damage and how trees and vegetation help to stabilize the land. They draw a large map of the Caribbean and show Haiti...
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Database Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a database to show information about events in history. In this database lesson plan, students create and analyze information on the slave trade. Students answer questions based on the information collected.
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Injustice on Our Plates: Immigrant Women

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate the plight of undocumented workers. In this social justice lesson, students research undocumented workers as well as consumer boycott movements and write about their impressions.
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Transpiration

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students interactively explore the term transpiration. In this science/ecology lesson, students discuss what they would do if they were thirsty while conducting research in Brazil. Additionally, students write descriptive words to...
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H4 Homework Assignment #33-34

For Students 9th - 12th
In this global studies activity, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 1 essay question about women in society.
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String Trade

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the concept of imports and exports in trade. They participate in a simulation that explores the interchange and relationships between natural resources, scarcity, politics and tariffs.
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Fred the Fish

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners read and retell the story of Fred the Fish. In groups, they create their own story of a similar nature and identify a situation in their community like the one in the story. They create possible solutions to the problem and...
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Making Sense of the Census

For Teachers 5th - 8th
For this unit of lessons, students make sense of the census. They examine why a census is taken and participate in activities.
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Exploring Nations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners, in groups, research countries in East and Southeast Asia. The group designs an oral presentation and PowerPoint slideshow to showcase research on landforms, political and economic issues, global interaction and special-purpose...
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Lesson 4: A Field Trip to the Maine State Museum

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze the Maine State Museum's exhibit 12,000 Years in Maine. They create an artifact and write a description of that artifact that demonstrates their understanding of the way technology shapes culture.
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Getting to Know the Streets of Honolulu

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice identifying the streets names of Honolulu. Using a city map, they identify a main street and two intersecting streets. They research the origin of the name and complete a worksheet. They share their findings and...
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A Canadian Inventory: The Way We Are!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars use the Canadian Atlas to discover an inventory of Canada's wealth and usage of resources. Using charts and graphs, they produce a wall of selected data of importance to the country and identify one issue of...
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Discernment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are encouraged to have a sense of the importance of being able to make wise choices. They discuss alcohol abuse and crime and safety. Students comprehend the nature and consequences of anti-social behaviour. They recognize...
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Defining Moments From the Past: Japanese American Internment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct a mock Congressional Hearing to decide whether or not Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps during World War II should be provided financial restitution. They research and create a time line of events...
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Dirt Alert

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the environment and effects of pollution. They participate in a "Dirt Alert" scavenger game to study vocabulary words. Students construct a soil simulator to visually illustrate the negative effects on the environment of...
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Zhou Dynasty

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils research the contributions of the Zho Dynasty. They identify the Mandate of Heaven, and the growth of the economy under the Zhou. They research the history of the discovery of silk and its role as an export. Finally, they...
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European Exploration

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use their research information to design their explorer slide using PowerPoint after observing the teacher's model. They design the first slide as a team coming up with a title, slide 2 should give background, slide 7...
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Creating a World of Peace at Home and Abroad

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students are introduced to the various lives of children in other countries. Using current events, they compare and contrast the events in America with that of the country they chose. They review the importance of peace and the spirit...
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Simulated Underground Railroad Experience

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a simulation activity that culminates their study of the Underground Railroad. They climb on obstacles while bells rings and older students act as conductors. They work in a darkened area with only one light...
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Postcards Across America

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders increase knowledge and awareness of the location and physical features of each of the fifty states in America.

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