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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Laws of Civil Rights

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this segregation lesson, students explore the rights that were guaranteed by the legislation as well as attempts by southerners to stop African Americans from voting. Students...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Reading Test -- B1 Level

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this reading test learning exercise, students read about Nelson Mandela. Students read a biography of Nelson Mandela and answer questions about what they read.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Cold War activity, students read an article titled "Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War," and then make a list of key dates and events from the selection.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Irritating British Bedtime Habits

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read an article that discusses bedtime habits in Britain. For this lesson, students explore the complaints of people and their night time habits, then complete several activities to expand their thoughts on the article. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Reality of War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use research materials developed earlier. They synthesize data to formulate an argument for or against war. Students use their notes to address what the possible answers could be.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aids to Communication

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars define an aid to communication, give an example of an aid to communication, and develop an aid to communication. Students also describe the aid's use and applicability
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Federal Holidays

For Teachers 3rd
Students learn the history and why each Federal holiday is celebrated. Students identify how the celebration of each holiday ties the nation together.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Peacekeepers in Haiti

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students facilitate a list of peacekeepers heading to Haiti. Students answer the question What is the UN? Students introduced to the concept of conflict. Students relate peacekeeping to the 20th century and even in their own backyards.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Human Rights and Discrimination

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a KWL chart on discrimination and human rights. While reading different stories, they take notes on each character in the books. To end the lesson, they discuss the forms of discrimination today and how African...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bill of Rights -- Texas v. Johnson, 1989

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. During a visit to the George Bush Presidential Museum, they watch a video about the Texas v. Johnson flag burning case. In groups, they discover the role of the Supreme Court...
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Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "A Separate Peace" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the novel "A Separate Peace," by John Knowles, with the help of this study guide, useful for all stages of the reading process. Complete with pre-reading material, including author biography, novel introduction, discussion...
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Study Guide
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Book Summary for a Separate Peace

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This page offers an alphabetic wordlist and a fill-in-the-blank word puzzle for A Separate Peace.
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Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: A Separate Peace Wordlist and Vocabulary Puzzles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page offers an A Separate Peace wordlist and vocabulary word puzzles.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: A Separate Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
A Separate Peace is a novel that looks at the life of a sixteen year old boy at boarding school in New Hampshire. This fascinating site explores the life of Gene Forrester in addition to providing insights into the various themes in the...
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Website
Other

John Knowles on a Separate Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
Knowles discusses who he modeled his characters after. It's a very interesting article.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Knowles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource site features links to lesson plans, handouts, and activities for students reading John Knowles novel A Separate Peace.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: A Separate Peace

For Students 9th - 10th
This animation features the novel by John Knowles, discussing celebrating someone else's success versus enjoying others' misfortunes. 1:59sec.
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Primary
Curated OER

History Matters: A Separate Peace: Alice Henry on Women and Unions

For Students 9th - 10th
A primary source on the influence of women in labor unions in the early 1900's. A distinction between men and women at union meetings is examined.
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Article
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article provides information regarding the types of negotiations, principles for effective negotiation, obstacles to successful negotiation, and methods of overcoming these obstacles.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: What Caused the Korean War and Why Did the Us Get Involved?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first military action of the Cold War. It was sparked by the June 25, 1950 invasion of South Korea by 75,000 members of the North Korean People's Army. The line they crossed, the 38th parallel, was...