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The Mayflower Compact Started It

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils examine the role the Mayflower Compact had in aiding the common good. They analyze the importance of the Compact and what affect it had on the colony. They write a paper summarizing how they interpreted the Compact itself.
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Japanese Women - ESL Style

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils read two articles discussing traditional and modern gender roles in Japan. Students complete a worksheet and participate in a discussion about the articles, clarifying some of their own opinions about gender roles.
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America: The Land of Career Opportunity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study, discuss, and analyze why people have emigrated to America. They watch The New Americans and research immigration in the U.S.
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Good Brother, Bad Brother

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are exposed to the writings of John Wilkes Booth. They discover that fanaticism is not just a modern phenomenon. They examine four periods in American history when treason was at issue.
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The Inauguration and the Constitution

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students read the sections of the US Constitution that discuss the elements of the inauguration. They study how the inauguration symbolizes the peaceful transition of power in a democratic republic and show the parts of the inauguration...
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Chinese, Japanese, & Korean Immigration to the U. S.

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars study immigration of people from Southeast Asian countries to the United States. Pupils create maps and geographically illustrate the immigration. Using the internet, students research an assigned topic. They write an...
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Ancient Egypt: Domestic Life: Bartering

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ancient Egypt instructional activity, students read about bartering in the marketplace. Students find the value of 4 items and draw the things you could barter them for.
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Investigating Sources-Artifacts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss artifacts. In this social science lesson, students realize that artifacts can help one in determining about the person the artifacts belonged to. Students will be put into small groups and will look at objects from a box...
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American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
ACTFL is one of the premier organizations for Foreign Language teachers. Sample articles from the organization's journals, and information about conferences and webinars are available, as well as a wealth of other materials useful to...
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Website
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Tefl.net: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you considered teaching English as a foreign language? Explore the TEFL resources to investigate this career opportunity.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Global Studies and Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site you will find many foreign languages and literatures courses.
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Study Guide
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Vocabulary Word List for Foreign Language, Esl, Ell, Lep

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This page offers links to about 1500 words for foreign languages including French, Spanish, Italian, etc.
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American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages: Proficiency Guidelines 2012

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Updated version of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for speaking, writing, listening, and reading in a foreign/world language. Explanations and samples of each level of proficiency, from Novice Low through Distinguished are offered....
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Actfl: Performance Descriptors for Language Learners

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages explanation of its Performance Descriptors for Language Learners. Performance Descriptors document is available to download as a PDF.
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Website
University of Hawai'i

National Foreign Language Resource Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The NRLRC provides sites which help further our understanding of language. Some of these sites are suitable for elementary students. Others would be more suitable for higher levels of study. The site also has a link to online courses.
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University of Pittsburgh

Digital Research Library: Visuals for Foreign Language Instruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site contains hundreds of illustrations that can be used to support instructional tasks such as describing objects and people (i.e., teaching vocabulary) or describing entire events and situations (i.e., teaching grammar).
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Website
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Lang Media: Language by Country Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to country-specific multimedia presentations on numerous world languages, including video clips with transcripts and English translations. Sites also feature cultural information valuable to potential travelers. Includes video...
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BBC

Bbc: Languages: Spanish

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth collection will aid students in learning Spanish through video, audio, practice sessions and comprehension feedback. Includes online Spanish language television programs. For beginners or advanced Spanish speakers.
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Caslt: French as a Second Language: Classroom Resource Links

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Resources for French foreign-language teachers including a catalogue of links to resources on grammar, vocabulary, culture, idiomatic expressions, culture, reading, holidays, Francophone cultures, dictionaries, listening exercises and...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Lets Net: Global Connection: The Language of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Art unit that integrates foreign languages. Students learn how to discuss and critique art in a foreign language and then write about a piece of artwork in that foreign language. Includes unit description, list of materials, and links to...
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Kryss Tal: The English Language: Words Borrowed

For Students 9th - 10th
An incredible comprehensive list of "borrowed words" in the English language, grouped by the languages from which the words are borrowed. Provides and describes dozens of languages and literally thousands of loan words. Highly recommended.
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Elemadrid: English Spanish Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
A very effective resource tool in helping both the teacher and the student define unfamiliar words. This online dictionary translates a word from one language to another, in a wide range of languages. Can easily change the languages by...
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Word reference.com

For Students 9th - 10th
By simply using the side, blue navigation bar, you can get very complete dictionary-style references for English-Spanish and Spanish-English translations. Easy to understand. Idioms are included. There is also a free download which...
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Article
Emory University

Hispanic Patients Face Language Barriers in Emergencies

For Students 9th - 10th
With the large number of non-English speaking people living in the U.S., language barriers are apparent. Problems with language barriers arise during health care. The article makes you think of the hardships involved. Suggestions are given.

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