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American Migrations Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In order to answer the question of whether the United States is a country of migrants or immigrants, students compile a list of migrations in America. From this list they conduct individual research for a particular episode of migration...
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The Music in Us

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the origins of human music. Students watch a video and participate in a variety of activities. They examine evidence, conduct research on he various animals, and create a concept map.
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There's a Hurricane Out There

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars use information technology to conduct research. They become hurricane hunters and predict where, when, and under which conditions a hurricane will be likely to hit.
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The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read and discuss the story "The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle's Wedding" in the Scott Foresman series. They summarize the story. They understand the influence of Latin American Folktales. They complete a quiz on the story.
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Ecosystems and Symbiotic Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are told to create a community using words or pictures. They walk outside to an area in front of the school which has a strip of grass, ditch, and corn field. Students discuss the difference between an ecosystem and a...
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Boombox Classroom: Migration of Music

For Students 5th - 6th
In this music worksheet, students complete two multiple choice questions about music moving from one culture to another. They write a sentence explaining why slavery is wrong. Students name types of music African-Americans brought with...
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ESL Advanced Reading Comprehension

For Students Higher Ed
In this advanced ESL reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a detailed article about a couple who sues a TV company. Students then answer 7 true/false questions. This is most appropriate for adult ESL students.
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Subsidence/ Erosion

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students utilize prior knowledge about the Pontchartrain Basin. In this subsidence/erosion lesson plan, students study the chart on land subsidence and must them identify and find solution for problems caused by erosion.
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Exploring Life in the Coral Reef

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study life forms in coral reefs. In this ocean life lesson, students study life in coral reefs as they create a coral reef sculpture.
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Hurricane Tracking

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students recognize that hurricanes are tropical storms that have a sustained wind speed greater than 74 miles per hour. In this science instructional activity, students plot data they observe on the National Hurricane Center Website in...
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African Village

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create and decorate an African Heritage home. In this art lesson, students research different African homes and then create one using a box decorating the home using crayons or markers.
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Breaking News English: Did Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Kiss?

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Did Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Kiss?," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Capitalization Practice

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this capitalization instructional activity, learners underline lower case letters that are used incorrectly in a set of 22 sentences. An answer key is included on page 2.
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The British Empire – Where the Sun Never Set

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read an article on the British Empire.  In this ESL lesson, students explore the British Empire from the 1600's, then work in small groups to complete several activities that reinforce the information learned in the reading. 
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Haiti – International Rescue

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist in Haiti after the earthquake. In this disaster recovery instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students create a presentation about the...
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General Shark Facts-Trivia Quiz

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of trivia questions about general shark facts. Page has a link to submit answers for review.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Caribbean Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an overview of the Caribbean Islands as a whole. Find out their histories, culture, politics, and geography.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Contrasts in Blue: Life on the Caribbean Coral Reef and the Rocky Coast of Maine

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Smithsonian Education presents Contrasts in Blue: Life on the Caribbean Coral Reef and the Rocky Coast of Maine. Teachers can download this comprehensive teaching package in which students explore two marine ecosystems, the coral reefs...
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Yale University

Yale University: Las Voces Del Caribe: Recent Immigrants From the Caribbean

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute this study unit deals with the stories of recent immigrants from the Caribbean to the United States.
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Website
Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum: Infinite Island (Contemporary Works of the Caribbean)

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Brooklyn Museum, this is the exhibit page for "Infinite Island (Contemporary Works of the Caribbean)", featuring selected images from the exhibit and an accompanying artist statement from the corresponding artist.
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Howard University

Howard University: African & Caribbean Literature in French

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents an exhaustive bibliography and resources for research on African and Caribbean literature in French.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Geostories: Participatory Mapping in the Caribbean

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Caribbean's Grenadine chain of islands through the work of a cartographer and mapping expert.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Middle America/caribbean

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different cultures that make up Middle America and the Caribbean. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization,...
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Caribbean Islands Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the Caribbean Islands.

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