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The Invention of the Printing Press

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are guided through a series of websites which teach about the history of printing, the invention of the printing press, the trials of Johann Gutenberg, and advancements in printing. This 20 question multiple choice quiz is...
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Human Rights Violations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students define human rights and discuss examples of various human rights. They conduct Internet research, develop a list of human rights, and in small groups create a poster illustrating the class definition of human rights.
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Publishing a Group Book

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine various alphabet books. They write several sentences for their assigned letter of the alphabet, type them onto a word processing program, and create an illustration for a class alphabet book.
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The Impact of Disease on our Lives

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore infectious diseases. They analyze the effect of a disease on the community. Students develop a public health policy that addresses the containment of the epidemic. Students create a policy and present findings as part...
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Invisible Invaders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research various epidemics that have devastated the world population focusing on the historical events taking place during the times of the epidemics and the epidemics' effects on these societies.
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Mammal Morphology: bats and people

For Students 4th - 8th
In this mammals activity, students compare and contrast the physical characteristics of bats and people by filling out a chart. Students complete 17 rows in the chart and answer 3 short answer questions.
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The Ides March On - Caesar Today

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students make connections between the rule and reign of Julius Caesar and the leaders of other countries. They then create a news show that communicates their understanding of four essential questions that are included in the lesson.
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Deciphering Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of a community. They identify and group various kinds of communities. Students create a concept map exemplifying their membership in different communities. They write a narrative describing their...
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Fraction Facts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Learners play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives students...
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Measurement: Finding Areas of Rectangles

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students construct the formula for the area of a rectangle.
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Sky Pictures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate constellations. In this space science lesson plan, students view transparencies of constellations and identify the zodiac constellations. Students research the legends connected with the constellations.
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Words in the News Rabid Vampire Bats Attack Humans in Brazil 02 November 2005

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in word work and vocabulary building before reading an online article. They complete worksheets or an online quiz the focuses on homographs. They write a diary entry.
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Words in the News: Rabid Vampire Bats Attack Humans in Brazil

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss what they believe the most dangerous animal is. In groups, they match new vocabulary words with their defintions. They read an article about a rabid bat attacking humans in Brazil and answer questions.
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Census Sensibility

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the importance of the census and census data collection methods. They gather statistical data, create graphs comparing state and national populations, and compose written reflections on why the census is necessary.
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Ecology: Factors Influencing Animal Populations

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students assess the factors affecting animal populations. Working in groups they define specific vocabulary terms and complete several activities from "Project Wild."
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Consumer Education

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students research the various establishments where one can buy clothing and the cost of those purchases. With the help of a lengthy vocabulary list, magazines and newspapers, students name and identify the cost of basic items of clothing.
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Year of the Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.
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A Childhood View of the Great Depression in Arkansas

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the causes for the Great Depression of 1929 and see the effects of the depression, the Great Flood, and the drought in Arkansas through the eyes of a child.
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Reading and Spelling Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Language Arts worksheet, learners read a short text and answer 8 questions. For example, students choose the correct spelling of the word excited.
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War, Peace and Judaism 1

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners describe the conflict discussed in class, identify the groups involved in the conflict and their various interests, and define the term ethics. They analyze a current news story from an ethical point of view.
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Pearson Education: The Longman Vocabulary Website: Dictionary Skills

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
How are your dictionary skills? Check out this site to learn how to improve your dictionary skills. This site features exercises grouped into three different levels.
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The Write Place

Literacy Education Online: How to Use a Thesaurus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A good overview of what a thesaurus is and how best to use one. Also includes the difference between the two forms of thesauri and explains how to choose the correct synonym to use. L.9-10.4c References
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Bbc: Skillswise: English: Reading: Dictionaries and Indexes Quiz: Basic [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Quiz testing basic alphabetization skills required for real-world application. Three levels of difficulty with answers provided.
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Beacon Educator: Reading Educator: Dictionary Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Develop better vocabulary and dictionary skills while playing this fun dictionary game with students in small groups. Click on the video link to watch the game being played in a classroom. L.9-10.4c References