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Cultural "I Amm" Speech Project

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders use the internet and other sources to research a selected individual. They explore important events, challenges, and the impact and influence the person had on US History. Using the information gathered, 11th graders...
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Christmas Truce

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students research the Christmas truce during World War I. In this social studies lesson, students discuss World War I and the Christmas Truce. Students write a response about the truce.
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Lesson 5: Publication After the Interview

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students lear about the publishing/writing process such as the outline, rough draft, MLA Guide for listing sources, and evaluating, revising, and proofreading.
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FIELD NOTE SCAVENGER HUNT

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils explore how to take good field notes through a scavenger hunt.
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Who To Believe?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret meaning from opposing views on the same topic, and discuss that there is often so much "spin" and "hidden agendas" in the media.
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New York Explorers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the early explorers of New York state. They identify their country of origin, reason for exploration, and the results. They produce a PowerPoint based on their results.
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Literature Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review for a literature exam by answering knowledge question, interpretation questions and judgement questions about a novel or story they have just read.
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Lesson Plan for Day Five Part One of Unit on Bless Me, Ultima

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders participate in literature circles to discuss the novel, Bless Me, Ultima. They formulate questions based on their reading and answer them in small discussion groups.
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Exploring the History of Canyon De Chelly: The Navajos

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars are introduced to the novel Sing Down The Moon written by Scott O'Dell. Throughout the book, after each chapter is read, class discussions and journal writing is incorporated into the unit.
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Letters from Lincoln

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the childhood of Lincoln and pioneer life in early Indiana. Students respond to literature and write a story using historical fiction. Students explore the writings of President Lincoln and the pioneer community...
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Immigration in Massachusetts, 1880-1920

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students, in groups, research immigration in America at the turn of the century. They put together a series of original written essays, letters, newspaper columns, etc. that show what it was like to live as an American citizen and as an...
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Thinking inside the Box: Dangers of Tanning Beds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research their assigned position pro- or con- for the statement "The use of tanning beds by teens should be regulated" and write a short position paper. They participate in a debate concerning the statement. Students write...
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GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research different environmental issues in order to become familiar enough in order to brainstorm possible solutions. They form a task force that makes projects that are proposed solutions to environmental problems.
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Extracting Meaning From What We See

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students recognize that all cultures have the same needs that they try to satisfy in ways that their predecessors found effective in their particular environments. Students discover how and why cultures change their customs.
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Persuasive Letter about Smoking

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write a persuasive letter to someone they care about who smokes. They must use both logical and emotional appeals in their letter.
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Political Cartoons: Thinking Broadly, Communicating Succinctly

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils think broadly about the tsunami disaster and its aftermath through studying cartoons. Students critically think about the literary devices the authors/artists use, such as satire, metaphor and personification.
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Let's Clean the Beach!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students volunteer their time to clean a local park. They estimate the amount of debris they collect and make observations. They write a poem and draw an illustration about their experience.
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Alaska's Cultures: Regions & Native Peoples of Alaska

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners read the essay "Did American Aborigines have Culture?". They discuss culture and what is meant by culture.
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The European Union 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view a PowerPoint presentation on the European Union. In this UK lesson, students explore the question of whether the UK should form part of the European Union and develop their debate skills.
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Entry-Level Job Interviewing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discover specific information to remember when preparing for an interview and create a presentation based on the information
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Latin America: Our Neighbors at Home and to the South - Newspaper Project

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students work in pairs to create a comprehensive newspaper depicting the major themes covered during the study of Latin America. The activity includes writing, reading, social studies and technology.
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Creative Writing

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders write a persuasive letter to the editor using the writing process.
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Independent - To Be or Not Top Be - Day 1, Lesson B: To Arms!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the verbal and non-verbal parts of an oral presentation.
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Biographical Research Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students choose a subject for a biographical research paper. They use books, the Internet, encyclopedias and articles to gather information on a determined subject then follow a rubric to write a research paper.

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