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America: The Land of Career Opportunity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners 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
Students 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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Local History

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students research the history of their own town. They post the findings in an iEARN on line forum. They practice research skills and gain an understanding of local history.
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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
Students 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 essay...
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Products of the Rain Forest

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore products of the rain forest. They consider items from their home that may have been products of the rain forest by checking ingredients on product labels. They share their discoveries in class and create a...
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Trash Or Treasure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of garbage and define how it may be useful for people. The consumption of products is estimated to predict the annual volume of garbage for a household. Then students attempt to create a treasure made...
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The Use of Biocards for Topical Review

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils create biocards to represent vocabulary from their biology course. They review and reinforce their basic knowledge of terminology, structures, or concepts. They create the cards to test themselves or classmates.
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The Oscars

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students realize that the Oscars are the biggest film awards in the world. They've been going since 1929 and are the awards that everyone in the movie biz wants to win, whether they work in front of the camera or behind it.
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Applying For Assylum

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students go through a simulation of a refugee applying for political assylum. The connection is made through putting one's self in a new role of being a refugee. This lesson is crosscultural and endorses understanding of other points of...
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Ancient Egypt: Domestic Life: Bartering

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ancient Egypt learning exercise, 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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Waldseemuller's Map: World 1507

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze various maps.  In this Geography lesson, 7th graders create a large map as a whole class.  Students write a letter to Mr. Waldseemuller. 
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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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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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Other

Omniglot: A Guide to Written Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A deceivingly complex Web site dedicated to all forms of written language -- includes hundreds of alphabets, tips on learning languages, foreign phrases, a catalogue of links. The site even includes a section of language mysteries the...
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Other

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
Other

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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Language Guide

Language Guide: Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Useful resource for learning everyday Chinese vocabulary -- roll over each image to hear the correct pronunciation and see how the word is written. Corresponding English section (and other languages) makes this site a useful tool for ESL...
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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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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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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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Website
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Busuu: Learn a Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A free engaging opportunity to learn languages from around the world. Languages offered include English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese and Polish.

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