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European Festivals
Students explore the diversity of European festivals. In this cultural diversity lesson, students visit selected Web sites to research ancient festivals, the Edinburgh Fringe, and the Glastonbury. Students may organize their own festivals.
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India's History And Government
Lessons about India's political history can lead to an exploration of the country's culture, literature, geography, and more.
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Reporting in Letters
Students investigate the cultures and politics of different countries and write radio letters to listeners in those countries modeled after Alistair Cooke's "Letter from America."
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Canada Arrives in a Splash of Color
Students investigate social and political issues surrounding founding of Canada and compare their relevance to Canada today, interpret art works representing Canada's past identity and compare that identity to how Canada is perceived...
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Musical Instruments - Percussion
Students research and analyze various percussion instruments from different countries and cultures in this Music lesson for the upper-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on internet research and hands-on drumming techniques from...
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Rainforests of Madagascar: Role Playing and Decision Making
Students examine reasons for deforestation and become familiar with Madagascar and its culture, while describing biological and abiotic components of a rainforest, and looking at aspects that must be addressed to resolve the issue of...
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The Revolt of Juan "Cheno" Cortina
Tenth graders examine the social and cultural impact of immigrant groups and the oppression of ethnic minorities with a focus on the role of Juan Cortina in Mexico. In small groups they discuss what a revolutionary is, read and discuss...
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The Living Words
Pupils translate a 16th century English text into contemporary English. They discuss the cultural uniqueness and significance of language and document words or phrases currently used in their daily lives. They use this list to aid in...
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Rising Tensions Over The Nile River Basin
Students analyze the concept of global commons dilemma. In this investigative lesson students read an article on the Middle East Media Research Institute and answer questions accordingly.
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Survival or Democracy?
Students take a closer look at Pakistan today. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover a history of the country, the cultural values of its citizens, and structure of the of the...
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Silk Roads Big Map
Learners create an oversized map from Europe to East Asia. They include information such as Silk Roads, geographical features, major cities and cultural information on their map.
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Conveying Message Through Musical Composition
High schoolers listen to and discuss various protest songs from the 1960's, and write original lyrics for a song addressing global or societal issues. They write a paragraph evaluating the efficacy of the song to convey a message.
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Clearing the Air
Students learn to recognize air as an actual substance and come to understand that clean air is important and why. They become aware of adverse effects that air pollution can cause and examine how simple steps can be used to keep our air...
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Anne Frank: Rescuers
Learners discuss heroic behavior of individuals from the Holocaust. They examine early civilizations and their contributions to the foundations of human culture. They
recognize that heroic behavior (just like discrimination) is done...
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15 Piranhas a Day!
In this global studies worksheet, students read a 4-paragraph article titled "15 Piranhas a day!" about a trip on the Amazon River. Students respond to 6 multi-step questions about the reading.
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War on Waste
Students take a closer look at food waste. In this global studies lesson, students perform a waste audit at their school and institute a lunchbox challenge to reduce food waste. Students may also complete the extension activities.
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Body Decorations
Body decoration has been practiced for years and years, and it is often associated with a culturally significant event. To celebrate Harmony Day, children discuss the Hindu custom of henna or hand painting. They brainstorm ways people...
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Hydroelectricity
Use a simple PowerPoint presentation to introduce you environmental studies class to hydropower. Hold a debate about the pros and cons of developing this form of alternative energy. Power up your class with this simple lesson on a topic...
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Home Cooking
Students explore the link between home and food in a writing exercise. They study and discuss how some Hispanic immigrants keep in touch with their culinary origins. They develop a recipe that represents their ethnic origin. They...
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From Greece to Main Street
Students consider the influence of the Greeks on American architecture. In this American Greek Revival architecture lesson, students identify the attributes of architectural style as they compare the Parthenon with the Lincoln Memorial....
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What is Hunger and Who are the Hungry?
Students aim to explain why we need food, to know that we need many different foods and to know who is hungry in the world.
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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Learners create Thanksgiving menu and pre-dinner blessing or ritual that is sensitive to five different imaginary Thanksgiving guests from a variety of backgrounds.
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Assessing Self-Concept
Eleventh graders complete a self-assessment worksheet. They discuss the worksheet and write their responses. Students create a personalized list of things they can improve or maintain their positive self-concept. Students create a list...
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Juggling New Opportunities
Ninth graders develop skills needed to maintain a positive self-concept. They recognize increased roles and responsibilities of the individual student within the family, school, and local community. They identify activities the...
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