Mr. Nussbaum
United Kingdom
An interactive practice tests scholars' reading comprehension skills. Learners read an informative text, then answer 10 questions.
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You're Invited to a Ceili: Exploring Irish Dance
Young scholars recognize a Ceili as an Irish dance of celebration and investigate Ireland while studying the dance. In this Irish dance lesson, students search the geography of Ireland, read poetry, identify costumes, draw and...
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A New Birth of Freedom: Black Soldiers in the Union Army
Young scholars investigate the history of civil rights by viewing historical photographs. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students discuss why Black Soldiers fought for their rights by joining the Union Army in the...
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Dance
Erin go bragh! Enliven your St. Patrick's Day celebration by teaching your class members some of the combinations found in traditional Irish step dancing.
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Past and Present Trends in Human Migration
In this history worksheet, students will complete a chart about human migration in/from Ireland, Germany, and England in the early 18th century. Students will input information about the natural resources, crops, climate and customs of...
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World History/Current Events Activity
Learners define the term terrorist, and examine how terrorist methods are used to promote fear and endanger the lives of innocent individuals. They analyze why President Bush has declared war on terrorism, and write essays on terrorism.
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St. Patrick's Day
In this St. Patrick's Day worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day.
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Country: United Kingdom
Students use the Internet to examine the food, sports and history of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. They view photographs and maps.
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Social Studies: St. Patrick - Symbol of Irishness
Young scholars examine the history of St. Patrick's Day by creating characters and dialog reflecting Irish culture. A major part of the lesson plan is the construction of a float for a St. Patrick's Day parade. Also, students research...
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Nevada Mines 1850-1880
Students explore the Nevada mining of 1850-1880. In this history lesson, students investigate the Comstock Lode and examine the mining tools that were used to search for silver and gold.
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Striking Look
Students examine teacher union issues. In this current events lesson, students browse selected websites to explore the work and history of labor unions in Great Britain in order to better understand the teacher strikes of 2008.
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The Mayflower Compact
In this history worksheet, students will draw the path of the Mayflower on a map and fill in the missing words on the Mayflower Compact.
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What is Halloween?
In this Halloween worksheet, students listen to a description of the origins of Halloween. Students answer fifteen questions related to the history. One worksheet has the story and questions. Another worksheet just list the questions...
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Britain and the British
In this Great Britain worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about British history and culture.
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
True passion can drive you mad. Stephen Dedalus, the main character in James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man straddles many lines, including those between sanity and insanity, piety and sin, and individuality...
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 79
In this archaeology for kids quiz 79 instructional activity, learners interactively answer 4 multiple choice questions as part of an online magazine.
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Stuart Monarchs Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students read about the words related to the Stuart Monarchs. Students then locate the 19 words in the word search.
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All That is Irish and More - Activity 1
Students listen to examples of fiddle music and violin music to determine the similarities and differences between the two musical forms. A video link is included in this introductory lesson plan to fiddle music (Part One of Two).
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Role Play on the Plantation of Ulster
Students participate in historical role play about the Plantation of Ulster. In this historical role play lesson, students work in groups to depict the characters of the Plantation of Ulster. They practice and perform a radio program by...
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Ellis Island: The "Golden Door" to America
High schoolers write a narrative from the perspective of an immigration inspector or European immigrant. In this Immigration lesson, students read an online history of Ellis Island and evaluate its significance by writing answers to...
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The Power of Storytelling
Young scholars are creating their own stories to understand life. The use of history is used to help one to create one's own story. The skill of writing is emphasized as a tool to learn history.
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Ecosystems
In this ecosystems activity, students define the components that make up an ecosystem. Students focus on the forests found in Ireland. This activity has 30 fill in the blank and 7 short answer questions.
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Halloween
In this holiday worksheet, students read about Halloween. Students answer 10 questions about the reading and 3 questions about their own related experiences.
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A Day in the Life of a Leprechaun
Pupils investigate creative writing by reading Leprechaun stories. In this Irish culture lesson, students listen as their teacher describes what a leprechaun is and where the idea for the creature came from. Pupils write a fictional...