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AFRICA: "The Orphan Boy"
Students read a story of the Masai people The Orphan Boy. They create a list of characteristics of the Masai people. They write a descriptive poem about the Masai people.
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The First Thanksgiving
Second graders examine the development of the first Thanksgiving. They develop a list of the resources and technologies both the Pilgrims and the Indians shared with each other, listen to the book "The First Thanksgiving," and...
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Extraordinary Women in the Great Plains
Eighth graders write what they predict were the roles women played in the Great Plains. Using the internet, they research and identify the roles they did play and use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast their predictions to the...
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Chinese New Year Celebration
Students prepare for the Chinese New Year and celebrate. They assist in planning and preparing for the celebration. Students work together cooperatively in small and large groups. They discuss the symbol "fu", good luck, when hung upside...
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Flying The Friendly Skies
Young scholars investigate the science of flight while creating their own gliders and test them with the lift supplied by wind in the outdoors. They create a chart to make observations of the flight patterns of different gliders taking...
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No Place For Bullies
Students investigate the problem of bullying and focus upon the incidents that occur in schools. They conduct research and write a definition of bullying. They examine the consequences of cyberbullying while reading and discussing an...
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Migration of Music
In this music worksheet, learners identify and define migration. They circle the different types of music created by the African-Americans who were brought to the New World. Students also explain why slavery is a bad thing.
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Henry VIII
In this Henry VIII worksheet, students read through an article associated with Henry VIII and answer twelve comprehension questions regarding the article.
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Holidays: Phrases and Places
In this language arts worksheet, students complete fill-in-the-blank questions and a matching activity that has them match countries with their capital cities, and famous places. There are some good conversation starters in the worksheet...
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Seasonal Customs Worksheet
In this seasonal customs worksheet, students identify, sort, and brainstorm customs associated with certain seasons of the year.
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The Sioux War
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Native American experience. A short answer question is included as well.
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Hawaii: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Hawaii.
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The Hidden History of Egypt
Students explore daily life in ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations lesson plan, students research Internet and print sources regarding aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Students compose fictitious journals based on their...
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Japan Vocabulary Quiz
In this Japan vocabulary quiz learning exercise, students match the 17 terms in the left-hand column to the appropriate definitions in the right-hand column.
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Native American Alphabetical Order Worksheet
In this online interactive Native American learning exercise, students examine 16 Native American words and then write them in alphabetical order on the lines provided. This learning exercise may also be printed for classroom use.
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Traditions and Transformations
Ninth graders examine the Jewish culture from a variety of perspectives. In this ethics instructional activity, 9th graders interview guest speakers on the subject of Jewish culture. Students create group poems and murals around themes...
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Spirit Mask
Students create traditional African art pieces. For this visual arts lesson, students use modeling materials to craft Gabon clay masks that represent beauty.
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Keeping the Past Alive
Students read about the oral histories of West Africa and complete related activities. In this oral histories lesson plan, students read about the importance of oral customs in African cultures. Students interview a family member about...
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Teen Spirit
Students examine the attributes of teamwork. In this current events instructional activity, students compare and contrast gangs with teams. Students conduct their own school gang audit and discuss the implications of violence.
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Demystifying Stereotypes and Understanding Contemporary Cultures
Fourth graders compare and contrast folk songs from different cultures. In this music instructional activity, 4th graders listen to and list the attributes of selected Japanese and American folk songs. Students discover the customs,...
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Feelings about Current Events
Learners explore feelings about negative events. In this health and social studies lesson plan, students discuss and write about personal feelings about events that have had an impact on their life, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and...
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Music-Follow the Drinking Gourd
Fourth graders study the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd." In this dance lesson, 4th graders listen to the book by the same name, listen to the music, and in small groups create a short dance illustrating a stanza from the song.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder and Pioneer Life
Fourth graders complete a three-week unit about Laura Ingalls Wilder and pioneer life. They research the topography of Michigan in the 1870's, conduct Internet research, write journal entries, participate in polka and waltz dancing, and...
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Arts of the Gilded Age
Learners study the art forms of the Gilded Age. In this integrated arts lesson, students research the art, music, dance, and drama of the historical era and then create their own personal projects that exemplify the time period.