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Dynamic Earth

For Teachers K - 5th
Students show how earthquakes affect sea waves. In this tidal waves lesson students use a rubber mallet on a table to create waves in a box on top of the table. They experiment with striking the mallet in different locations on the...
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Food Pyramid

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine the food pyramid. In this healthy diet lesson, students view the food pyramid and discuss healthy eating. Students find examples of healthy food in magazines and share their findings. Students plan healthy means and...
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Archeology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate archaeological discoveries. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students research specific archaeological finds and prepare oral presentations to share their findings with their classmates.
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Byzantium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the history of today's Istanbul. In this historical perspectives lesson, students research how Byzantium became Constantinople and later Istanbul as they examine the cultures of the city and create time lines that...
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The Equator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills lesson, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Students write an article based...
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Eisenhower: The Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a news conference simulation. In this Cold War activity, students research events of the conflict during Eisenhower's presidency and use the information to script and participate in a news conference with Eisenhower.
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North American Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students take a closer look at the geographic theme of place. In this geography skills lesson plan, students research their city and create murals that highlight its history, residents, landmarks, and resources.
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Mississippi River

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study scanning and skimming techniques. In this research skills lesson, students use the research techniques on print literature about the Mississippi River. Middle schoolers prepare book talks on the literature they read.
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Ivory Wars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the controversy surrounding African trade. In this geography lesson, students research the killing of elephants for ivory. Students collaborate to report on the history of the ivory trade and its modern-day developments....
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Ancient History Cyber-Journalists

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the ancient past. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students research ancient events and write newspaper articles about the events. Young scholars work in teams of 4 to produce group newspapers that feature...
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Right To Privacy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine privacy issues. In this global issues lesson, students discuss privacy issues, surveillance cameras, and national identification cards. Learners conduct further research about the pros and cons related to American...
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Conquistadors: Hernán Cortes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the accomplishments of Hernan Cortes. For this Exploration Age lesson, students discuss the attributes of Cortes and his role as a conquistador. Students then conduct further research to participate in a debate about...
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Klondike Fever

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the geographical aspects of the gold rush. In this gold lesson, students research just what gold is and where it has been found. Students create maps that highlight the regions of the world where gold has been...
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Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the accomplishments of world leaders. In this Thomas Jefferson lesson, students list the accomplishments achieved by Jefferson and read his epitaph. Students then write epitaphs for recent world leaders or celebrities.
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The Alamo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the Battle of the Alamo in depth. In this research skills activity, students visit the Alamo de Parras website to examine issues related to the battle that took place in 1836. Students analyze comment strands on issues in...
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Africa: Names and Nations of Note

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Africa. In this global studies lesson, students research the history of African nations, noting the impact of European colonization and other historical events. Students design posters about the nations they research.
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Cities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine U.S. Census figures. In this urban centers lesson, students compare city populations across the span of 50 years. Students create line graphs based on the data.
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The Vikings: Sea Raiders, Land Raiders

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The geography of northern Europe, as well as the technological advancements in the nautical world, allowed the ferocity of the Vikings to arrive on the shores of faraway countries. Pupils study Viking history in an instructional activity...
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Jesus And The Rise Of Christianity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine social change. In this Christianity lesson, students explore the history of Jesus and his teachings. Learners research the social classes of the time period and then present skits to their classmates that present their...
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The U. S. at War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine reasons for going to war. In this foreign policy lesson, students analyze the reasons the U.S. entered the the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the...
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Buddhism And The Dalai Lama

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine Buddhism and the role of the Dalai Lama. In this world religions lesson, students research the history and teachings of the Dalai Lama. High schoolers discuss how to apply the Dalai Lama's teaching to...
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Conquistadors: Inca Rebellion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Incan culture. In this Incan history lesson, students research the rebellions that occured upon the arrival of the Spanish conquistdors. Students write essays regarding the rebellions and whether or not...
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Abolishing Slavery In America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover details about abolition. In this slavery instructional activity, students watch Abolishing Slavery in America and then conduct further research about the events that took place on the Zong and Amistad. Students write...
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Cleopatra

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate the significance of notable women in history. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students debate the importance of Cleopatra and other notable women after they conduct research about the women.

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