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My World Wide Tour of Spanish Speaking Countries

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students organize a two week travel plan through Spanish speaking countries all over the world. plan their flight schedules, accommodations, and tours of cultural events. Students compute the total cost of their trip.
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The World At Your Fingertips

For Students 5th - 6th
In this the world at your fingertips worksheet, students bring in 5 items from home that are not made in the U.S., then complete a chart, indicate on a map and answer 6 questions about imported items.
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Focused Learning Lesson: World Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the distribution of economic systems of the world. They learn the difference between developing and developed countries.
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Nationalism

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the causes and course of World War I. They read and discuss a handout, simulate the formation of a country, design a flag, develop a national slogan, and present their country's information to the class.
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Labeling the World

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders conduct research on the countries found on the labels on their clothing. They locate the countries on a map, research the labor practices on countries that export clothing to the U.S., and create a graph using the information.
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IMADUNCE (Causes of WWI) Comprehension

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this causes of World War I worksheet, learners respond to 6 short answer questions regarding what caused the war and that feature the letters of the word "imadunce" as mnemonic hooks.
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Computer Lab Worksheet Background and Causes of WWI

For Students 8th - 12th
In this research skills worksheet, students use the noted Web sites to locate responses to 6 short answer questions about World War I. Students also research the specific reasons that selected countries joined World War I.
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Treaty of Versailles Vs. MAGIC

For Teachers 10th - 12th
For this end of World Wars I and II worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions pertaining to the Treaty of Versailles and other peace agreements.
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People in the World-Brazil

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore information about South America and choose a country to study. They explore culture, food, geography, clothing, language, and recreation of their country. Students visualize their learning by developing a slide...
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Map Studies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze maps of Europe, and research and discuss current wars in Europe, and compare them to World War I and World War II.
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The End of WWII and The Beginning of the Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this end of World War II and Cold War study guide worksheet, high schoolers fill in 44 blanks in a passage with the appropriate words to complete the sentences regarding the time period.
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Europe Before and after WWI

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare and contrast maps of Europe before and after World War I. In this World War I lesson, 8th graders color and label maps of Europe prior to the war and after it. The historical maps can be accessed online.
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Everyone Eats Bread

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils identify similarties and differences between different countries and what type of bread they eat. They examine the different cultures of countries by emailing people in other countries. They also locate the country on the map.
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Christmas Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners use the internet to examine how other countries celebrate Christmas. They practice saying "Merry Christmas" in different languages and create a flyer about the benefits of having a tree for the holidays. They also write a...
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Number The Stars

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read a book about prejudices that occur in our daily lives. They describe characters in the book. Students discuss real life events of World War II and the Holocaust. Students simulate hiding Jews from the German soldiers. ...
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We Are One World

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine discrimination, prejudice, and bias in the world. In this tolerance lesson, students research examples of prejudice in different countries. They then identify the Core Democratic Values in song lyrics. Students locate on...
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Foundations of WWI

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore how World War I created a foundation for the United States to become a world power. In this World History lesson, students work in small groups to create posters and an oral presentation to share their findings with the...
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Number the Stars

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read Number the Stars. In this social studies lesson, students read the story and use a map of western Europe and identify the countries involved in the war. Students locate the cities of Denmark that are discussed in the story.
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Lesson 3. No One Spared

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders, in groups, explore the devastation that World War I inflicted on millions of people around the world. They write a first-hand account of the impact of World war I.
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Russian Revolution Part 1

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders consider how the outcome of World War I contributed the Russian Revolution. In this Russian Revolution lesson, 9th graders watch the movie "Anastasia," and discuss the conditions that led to revolution in Russia.
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The Interwar Years (1919-1938): Study Questions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.
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Techno Celebrate

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore world traditions by utilizing computer programs. In this Internet research lesson, students utilize the TechnoCelebrate digital database to locate information regarding cultural celebrations. Students utilize Microsoft...
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Continents

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate World Geography by researching the different continents. In this Asian Geography lesson, students discuss the continent of Pangaea and color a worksheet of the continents. Students locate China on the map worksheet...
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore Spanish speaking countries.  In this multi-cultural literacy lesson, students research a country in which Spanish is the official language, and create a related travel brochure on the computer.

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