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Propaganda of War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine examples of war propaganda.  In this historical literature lesson, students research the elements of propaganda in relation to various wars of the past.  They discuss different types of propaganda, and the potential...
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Princess Diana

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Princess Diana activity, students read about the life of the princess, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Modifying Words

For Students 8th - 10th
In this grammar activity, students read a piece of text and practice modifying fourteen words to grammatically complete the paragraphs correctly.
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World War 1 Crossword

For Students 4th - 8th
In this World War I activity, learners fill in a crossword that asks questions about World War I. Students fill in 12 answers to the crossword.
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Tread Lightly: Global Climate Change Debate

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students participate in a group simulation to negotiate their country's stance on climate change initiatives at the U.N. In this climate change lesson, students write statements and engage in negotiations to create climate change policy....
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World Leaders List

For Students 5th - 8th
In this world leaders worksheet, students match the 16 historical world leaders to the descriptions that match them in the right-hand column.
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Happiness and Well-Being

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners explore happiness and well-being. In this personal health lesson, students determine whether governments can or should cultivate happiness as they participate in a discussion activity.
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Chapter 19 – Leadup to and Early Years of World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages that describe the involvement of the U.S. in World War II and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Chapter 21 - The Cold War to 1960

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Cold War 1950's America and respond to 50 short answer questions.
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What's the Forecast for Africa?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the possibilities for Africa at the G8 Summit. In this current events instructional activity, students discuss the purpose of the G8 Summit and research the provided web links to learn more about the summit.
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Document Based Essay Question: World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students examine 4 documents from World War II and then respond to the essay questions that accompany each of them.
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Breaking News: School Bans Hugging and High Fives

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars explore current events by analyzing a news article in class. In this school ban instructional activity, students read a story about a high school in London that has banned physical contact between all young scholars....
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Harry Potter Discussion Questions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Harry Potter worksheet, students answer a set of 20 general questions about the Harry Potter book series. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Quiz Cards for Kids

For Students 4th
In this trivia worksheet, 4th graders answer 62 trivia-style questions on small cards (22 to a page, ready to be cut out)  covering all topics, with answers printed upside down on each card.
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Breaking News English: Queen Elizabeth

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Queen Elizabeth worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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O Canada

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners examine the history of Canadian settlement through an interactive program. They learn why some parts of the country where more heavily populated than others. They discover what life is like for a Canadian and their government...
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Ahimsa in the Real World: Truth, Love, and Nonviolence

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create an abstract painting that conveys feelings of nonviolence.  In this visual arts lesson, 2nd graders read "The First Step of Jainism" and discuss honesty, watch a digital story, discuss feelings after watching the...
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Breaking News English: Turkey and EU

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Turkey and EU instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Breaking News English: Bird Flu

For Students 5th - 10th
In this bird flu worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Inspiration from a Classic

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about "Fuseli's Nightmare" and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Find the Error 36

For Students 5th - 7th
In this find the error instructional activity, students will look at an excerpt from a national teaching magazine in which there is a mistake. Students must find the error.
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Breaking News English: Tony Blair Announces His Resignation

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Tony Blair Announces His Resignation," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Read loud: The Media

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this media read aloud activity, students read a dialogue aloud in pairs.  Student A will ask a question about the media, and Student B gives the answer.
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Breaking News English: Prince William Quiet on Royal Romance End

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, learners read "Prince William Quiet on Royal Romance End," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.