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Around the World
Students discuss the major geographical and cultural differences in the world. For this social science lesson, students pretend they are traveling and research information about where they wish to stay by finding information about the...
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Be a Food Explorer
Learners discover the origins of fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition lesson, students research how fruits and vegetables came to the United States via trade routes. Resources are provided.
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Introduction to the Rich European Jewish Culture
Students examine the culture of rich, European Jews. Using photographs, they discuss their feelings about them and decide on two they would like to use. They respond to questions found on the analysis guide. They research the music of...
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Social Studies: War and the Media
Students examine the impact of the media on various wars, especially the Iraq and Vietnam wars. By examining cartoons and popular music as primary sources, they suggest motivations for the conflicts and propose reasons for public...
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Election Day
In this election day worksheet, students watch TV reports on election day and record the electoral votes at a given time. Students then predict who the winner will be.
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The Extra Place Lesson
Students take up the challenge of deciding what to do when confronted by a difficult and awkward situation. They read the story and highlight sentences or phrases that have particular meaning to them and think about and discuss a...
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What is a Treaty?
Students examine the notion of terra nullius, the idea under which Australia was settled. Then they compare the economic and social outcomes for Australia's indigenous people under terra nullius with those of other indigenous peoples...
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Model European Council Simulation
Students participate in a simulation on a European Council meeting. Using the internet, they must research given topics to prepare for the simulation and organize it before beginning. They follow specific instructions for the...
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Extraordinary Explorers
Students, using the Internet, B41460research facts about explorers and travelers. They also state what places they have explored and share with the class.
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Be A Food Explorer
Students read about and discuss the origin of many different fruits and vegetables. Students complete surveys, sample a variety of new foods and write about their reactions. They commit to trying at least three new foods.
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What's Occurring in Sudan?
High schoolers participate in an activity designed to show them how minority groups are discriminated against in Sudan. In groups, they read stories about the Sudanese rebellion and complete worksheets.
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Ancient Chinese Tomb Building
Middle schoolers compare and contrast the monuments erected for George Washington, the first president of the United States, and Qin Shi Huangdi (r. 221- 210 BCE), the first emperor of China. This lesson also includes a creative project.
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Getting Oriented
Students explore the geography, culture, and philosophy of Asia using all five senses and information about China and Japan. This lesson is detailed and may take several days of in-class activities to complete.
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Pbs Teachers: Democracy in the Middle East (Lesson Plan)
A lesson for exploring where democracy exists in the Middle East and for evaluating the types of political rights that citizens experience in individual Middle Eastern countries. Students will also examine the prospects for increased...