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Core Knowledge Foundation

Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims

For Teachers K
Teach kindergartners about the First Thanksgiving with a series of lessons about the Pilgrims' journey to the New World. As they practice handwriting, CVC words, reading comprehension, and fun Thanksgiving songs, they learn about what...
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Curated OER

Magic Words, Magic Brush: The Art of William Butler and Jack Yeats

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explore the influence of the landscape of Ireland on shaping the poetry of William Butler Yeats. They work in groups researching the growth of the Irish Nationalist Movement, Celtic origins, invasions, and the impact on the...
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Wildlife

For Teachers 5th - 7th
First, biology pupils research land and marine habitats along the route of skipper Rich Wilson's Great American II. Then, using colored paper clips scattered across a colored paper background, they play the predator-prey game to...
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Lesson 3: Japan's "Southern Advance" and the March toward War, 1940-1941

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High school historians interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources to decide if the southern advance was a reckless step toward war, or if it was reasonable. They research the Japanese southern advance tactics during the...
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Just an Ordinary Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young sociologists identify how technology has impacted the traditional culture of Romania as they read and discuss "Just an Ordinary Day'" by Nina Porzucki. A lesson encourages learners to study Romania's history and present, including...
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The New York Times

Making Do: Learning and Growing Through Adversity

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
What is it that makes people keep going when they face challenges in life? Ask your class to consider this question in relation to their own experiences and as they read material from The New York Times. Using personal experiences and...
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VIF Learning Center

Languages as Reflection of Cultures and Civilizations: French Speaking Countries

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Expand your class's vision of the French-speaking world by conducting this research project. Pupils focus on building 21st-century skills while they look up information about a French country and put together presentations.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

Build it Better

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
If you think you can do better, feel free to give it a try. Pupils learn about the work on Temple Grandin and consider ways to improve animal handling facilities. They work in groups to build models to showcase their ideas.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

Silk Road Fables

For Students 6th - 12th
Talk about rabbit holes! With just this one resource, learners can travel the Silk Road listening to fables, meet a scientist who studies poisons (and whose favorite book is Alice in Wonderland), and listen to a video interview of an...
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Treaty of Versailles...prelude to war?.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Treaty of Versailles, which laid the ground work for a sequel, nearly identical, war thirty years later.
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Curated OER

There Is No Place Like Home! U. S. Immigration in the 1800's.

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore immigration in the late 1800's. They identify and describe the settlement patterns of European immigrants to the U.S. Students work in groups to research immigration from specified countries.
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Curated OER

Getting to know Italy

For Students 4th - 10th
In this Italy worksheet, students complete short answer questions about the geography of Italy. Students complete 15 short answer questions.
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Crusades

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders describe the major causes and effects of the Fourth Crusade.
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The Euro

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate foreign currency.  In this secondary mathematics lesson, students explore the reasons why the countries of the European Union switched to the euro.  Additionally, students explore the possible reasons why Denmark,...
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Fate vs. Mind: A Macedonian Folk Tale

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the work of Carla Bachechi as a Peace Corp volunteer in Macedonia. Individually, they read various folktales from the country and break into groups to discuss how it is different than a novel. To end the lesson, they...
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Causes of World War II

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, learners view a PowerPoint presentation on the war and then respond to 82 short answer questions about the content of the presentation. The PowerPoint presentation is not included with this worksheet.
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"The Pianist" As A Tool For Classroom Instruction About the Holocaust

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners watch "The Pianist" to gain insight on the Holocaust and World War II. They write an essay based on ideas from the film and read a variety of poems and writings from the time period. In groups, they discuss the diffuculties of...
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Exploring the Objectives of the European Union

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the members of the EU and brainstorm on how these countries would benefit by having an alliance. In groups, they examine the main objectives of the EU and present to the class.
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The Path of Pollution

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the path of pollution that was created by the Chernobyl accident. They discover how air pollution travels from one area to another and sequentially locate the countries where radiation traveled to.
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General Spanish Music

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore Spanish music. In this cultural traditions lesson, students listen to a brief lecture on Spanish music and then research the regions of Spain to study the cultural diversity there. Students share their findings with...
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What is Islam? Who Are Muslims?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discover Muslim beliefs. In this Islam lesson, 9th graders identify biases and stereotypes about Muslims. Students then research the cultures and traditions of Muslim nations creating PowerPoint presentations that feature...
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Auschwitz

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In the Auschwitz worksheet, students respond to 36 short answer questions as they visit and research websites pertaining to the infamous concentration camp of World War II.
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Germany : 1500-present

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this German history study guide worksheet, pupils read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Germany from 1500 to the present.
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Duke of Definition

Reading Comprehension: Auschwitz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet students are given a link that will take them to a website where they will read about Auschwitz. Students follow links on the website to find answers to comprehension questions.

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