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Torn From Each Other's Arms

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the transformations that the institution of slavery underwent in the English Colonies. They study the impact of slavery on black families.
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We Can Dance

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the different kinds of dances Texans participate in. They try to dance the dances they have researched.
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Eureka! I've Got an Idea

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars research the accomplishments of an inventor. They create a web site based on the research including historical, economic and scientific impact of the invention.
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The Search for Identity: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God". While reading the novel, they identify and discuss the figurative language used and use a passage of interest to them and analyze it in a written paper. They also discuss events...
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Number Tick Tack Toe

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students participate in activities that apply Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences in order to improve literacy skills. The lesson is ideal for diverse learners because of the application of the theory.
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Abridged and Unabridged Dictionaries

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students perform research into the history and formation of the English Language. The use of multiple types of activities is used for application of the theory of Multiple Intelligences.
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study folktales and their characteristics. After brainstorming what they know about Africa, 2nd graders read a book about mosquitoes. In groups, students develop a graphic organizer about the characteristics of the...
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The Poet's Message-"The Colored Soldier" by Langston Hughes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the poem, "The Colored Soldier" by Langston Hughes to gain a greater experience of how poets use language to create meaning, influence thinking and thus become pioneers of change in American society. They work on the...
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Singing And Making Rhythm

For Teachers 1st
First graders engage in a lesson that emphasizes the use of music to form a rhythmic beat that incorporates singing. They create a song in freestyle and some of them create a song. Students are assessed at using hand movement to track...
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What Is a Promise?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students brainstorm the definition of honesty. For this honesty lesson, students read Ostrich Egg Wife and discuss events in the story relating to honesty and breaking a promise. Students explore ways the main character showed he was not...
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Courage of the Heart

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research discrimination and how people fought against for the common good. In this discrimination lesson, students watch a movie about Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas. Students generate a list of words about discrimination....
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Our Unfinished Work

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Learners investigate the racism elements after the election of President Barack Obama. In this racism lesson, students read a recent article about 'post-racial' society. Learners compile a list of achieving a post-racial society and...
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Jamestown Journey Part 3

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the economy of Jamestown. For this early settlers lesson, 4th graders read about the trade between the English and the natives in Jamestown. This lesson is part of a larger unit and coincides with the novel The...
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Stories Share Similar Scenes

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners listen to similar stories that come from different cultures and compare them. In this folktale lesson plan, students focus on different versions of "Cinderella," then complete a worksheet which is embedded in the plan about two...
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Small Planet Communications

Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners 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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Africa

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners create a poster showing how two different cultures strive for beauty.
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Splish Splash: Daily Use of Water

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students assess their daily use of water and write stories about how water is used in their lives and communities. Students read about water usage in Ghana and Kenya and compare and contrast water usage and resources between the countries.
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Syncopation and Rhythm in Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring and Rap Music

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students recognize and clap the syncopated rhythmic beat of a rap song and identify recurring rhythmic pattern in the excerpt of "Dance of the Adolescents" from Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
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Comparing News Sources: Where Would You Turn?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers follow the study of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and attempts to connect the thematic underpinnings of the novel to Students' own lives.
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People are People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Holocaust and segregation to explain the Human Condition.
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You Gotta Have A Hat

For Teachers 1st
First graders compare versions of the folktale, 'Caps for Sale.' After listening to both stories, 1st graders utilize a Venn Diagram imbedded in this lesson to produce a graphic organizer detailing the similarities and differences...
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Uncle Tom's Cabin

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read the novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and explain public attitudes towards slavery in 19th century America.
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Exploring Cultural Rituals

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students analyze images and music of common rituals in America with those of other countries. They use worksheets to compare and contrast the events.
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Still I Rise: Maya Angelou

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the poem, Still I rise, by Maya Angelou. They examine how language, poetic devices, and format contribute to the poet's message. They identify poetic devices used in the poem.

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