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Constitution Day
Students examine and discuss recent court cases involving young people and the Bill of Rights.They use a focus question to create the context for class discussion: How does the Bill of Rights apply to young people and students?
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Cultures Around the World
Students examine the types of celebrations around the world. They create pictures of animals speaking another language than their own and draw flags of countries around the world. They also retell a folktale to their classmates.
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Cultural Representation of Skeletons and Bones
Eighth graders study cultures and beliefs about the final life cycle. For this culture lesson students complete several activities on the origins of Halloween.
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Analyzing Visual Symbols
Learners analyze and identify visual symbols in everyday life and during a museum visit. In this visual symbol lesson, students study associated vocabulary such as analyze and interpret. They find and note attention getting symbols...
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Invading the enemy
Students participate in a physical outdoor activity in order to develop individual and group trust. In this interpersonal relationship instructional activity, students play attempt to find hidden objects in the dark. Students must...
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Remembering the Respiratory System
Sixth graders analyze the components of the respiratory system. In this respiratory system lesson plan, 6th graders participate in hands on experiments and activities to identify the functions of the major organs of the respiratory system.
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Texas History
Pupils explore the history of Texas. Through researching factual books and folktales, students share their information about Texas. They discuss the Trail of Tears, Davy Crockett, the flags of Texas, and Sam Houston. Pupils write a...
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Seeing Green Crossword Puzzle
In this seeing green activity worksheet, students use the 25 clues and word bank to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Views Concerning U.S. Imperialism after the Spanish-American War
Students research the impact of American Imperialism. In this Spanish-American War lesson, students visit the listed Web sites to discover details about the war and its effects. Students use the information they locate to participate in...
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Canada
In this ESL research on Canada worksheet, students search the Internet or a research library to find answers to questions about Canada.
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Symbols of the U.S. word jumble
In this symbols of the U.S. instructional activity, students unscramble the words that represent symbols of the United States. Students unscramble 16 words.
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Symbols of Freedom
Students investigate symbols of the United States in this unit. They exam the Liberty Bell, the American Flag, the President, and the Bald Eagle.
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Japan and Disputed Land
Students engage in a variety of activities to research the land disputes that Japan has had in the 20th century with its neighbors. They role play an interesting meeting with the United Nations and conduct research to answer questions.
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Buildings and Monuments in London
Fifth graders read two books and hang up pictures of buildings and monuments. They create realistic flags of the United Kingdom following specific guidelines.
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United Nations: A Jewish State
Students role-play as members of the United Nations and debate the formation of a Jewish state. They create national flags, research their nation's stance, create proposals, and form voting blocks. Students hold a two-day meeting of...
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Learning the 50 States
Students become familiar with all 50 states over the course of ten days.
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ESL Reading Comprehension-"Gang Violence Increases in Sao Paolo"
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, middle schoolers read or listen to an article, then complete a variety of warm up and before/after reading activities. Homework suggestions are also given.
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Wind Observation
In this activity, students will make a wind gauge and observe how the wind affects the things around them.
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Quotable Women for Peace
Young scholars read various quotes by women regarding violence, war, and peace. They analyze and discuss the quotes and participate in various writing and role-play activities.
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U.S. Quiz Questions
In this ESL United States learning exercise, students answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.
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Symbols of the United States Alphabetical Order
In this American symbols activity, students read 16 vocabulary words that pertain to the United States. Students alphabetize the words.
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Kente Cloth
Students explore patterns and identify, extend, and translate color patterns. They discuss the origin and function of Kente cloth from Ghana, and discuss the patterns they see in students' clothing. Students color in a variety of...
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The Unfinished Lincoln Memorial
Students develop a list of images of President Abraham Lincoln: for example, self-taught youth, great debater, advocate of abolition of slavery and assassinated hero. They must determine if these images of Lincoln stand up under scrutiny.
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Does Your Field Measure Up
Young scholars measure angles using a plane table kit. For this geometry lesson, students use trigonometric identities to find the values of the length of a football field.