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Volcanic Unrest

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the Ring of Fire. In this volcano lesson, students discuss active volcanoes in the world and explore viscosity as they participate in a hands-on classroom activity.
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Music Strikes a Soothing Chord

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore music therapy. In this health journalism lesson plan, students read the USA Today article titled "Music Strikes a Soothing Cord", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on...
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Black Boxes for Cars Slow to Catch On

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the tracking of teens. In this tracking technology lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Black Boxes for Cars Slow to Catch On", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and...
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Tracking the Olympics

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students conduct interviews. In this Olympic lesson, students play the parts of Olympic athletes and sports announcers. Students take part in interviews practicing both parts and create podcasts of the interviews.
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Creating and Evaluating Ethnic Advertising

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of ethnic advertising. In this African American history lesson, students watch segments of videos about the history of ethnic advertising. Students respond to questions that correspond to each...
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Should Hate Be Outlawed?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate hate crime legislation. In this hate crime lesson, students examine the St. Paul city ordinance that outlawed hate crimes. Students explore the fine between hate crime legislation and First Amendment rights.
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Ecuadorian Rainforest: If the Forests Could Talk

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the delicate balance the must be maintained in a rainforest ecosystem. In this ecosystems lesson, 3rd graders learn about the importance of "little things" such as bugs or a certain plant in the rainforest. This...
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Multicultural Sun, Moon, and Star Activities

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the multicultural stories and artistic representations of the Sun, Moon, and stars. In this multicultural space lesson, students discuss the symbols and stories for the sun in various cultures. Students construct a...
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Genocide

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine human genocide. In this genocide lesson, 12th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture about genocide and then research specific historical events. Students present their research findings to their peers.
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A Long Way from Home: A Hands-on Geography Lesson about World War II

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students build World War II directional signs. In this World War II lesson, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the war. Students...
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The Geography of Europe

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine maps of Europe. In this geography skills lesson, students interpret several maps to determine the boundaries of the European Union and respond to assessment questions about the maps.
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The Space Race in the '50's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the impact of the space race. In this 1950's America lesson plan, students examine newspapers from the time period as well as Apollo mission episodes. Students then create journals from the perspectives of Apollo...
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Infusing Equity by Gender into the Classroom

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the different gender roles in the workforce.  In this Social Studies lesson, 12th graders participate in a class discussion on their roles in society.  Students write an essay. 
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Alexander the Great

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how Alexander the Great expanded his empire and spread Greek culture.  In this World History lesson plan, 9th graders research the concept of Hellenistic Culture. 
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The Rich Ruler

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore religion by reading passages in class. In this Christianity lesson, 4th graders identify the Feudal System and discuss the opinion Jesus had about the system and how he instructed people to live. Students cite...
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Sport and Security

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine world sports. In this current events lesson, students analyze a photograph of a sport scene to determine what was taking place when the photograph was taken. Students respond to the provided discussion questions about...
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Reach for the Stars

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners consider the significance of space exploration. For this space science lesson, students  visit selected websites to discover information about astronomy, lunar missions, and space travel. Learners...
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The Climate in Class

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students consider the implications of global warming. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about temperature rises in the world and discuss how to solve some of the issues associated...
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The Pauper and the Pop Star

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine international adoption. For this current events lesson, students investigate international adoptions as they visit selected websites to educate themselves about the topic. Students then discuss their findings.
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Forces for Good?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students consider the role of the British Army. In this British forces lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the history and function of the army. Students create their own advertisements for...
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A Crossroads in Israel

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore Middle Eastern relations. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the history of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Learners determine how...
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Is Your Home Bugging You?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners look into the world-wide rise in allergy rates. In this personal health lesson, students research and discuss possible reasons for the spike in allergies. 
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Maps as Models of Earth

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use different types of maps to find locations and surface features.  In this map-reading instructional activity students use a compass to find direction.
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Bibliography of Mexico

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compile bibliographies on Mexico. In this global studies lesson, students investigate appropriate sources regarding Mexico and use the EasyBib web site to create an APA or MLA formatted bibliography.

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