Facing History and Ourselves
How Do Communities Define We and They?
Learners consider the categorization of people. For this community identity instructional activity, 6th graders examine community membership definitions and consider how those outside of the group view themselves. Learners analyze The...
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Handling Data: measure of Average
Fifth graders analyze data from a simple table. In this graphing lesson, 5th graders compare distributions. Students recognize that the mean helps them find the formula. Students answer questions on the mean, median, and range.
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Desert Dwellers
High schoolers study deserts and how they occur. For this desert lesson students research deserts and desertification then divide into groups and come up with an action plan to help rehabilitate these areas.
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Surveying our First President
Students act as surveyors. In this George Washington lesson, students read transcriptions from Washington's surveying journal and then try surveying skills on their own.
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Early Settlements
Students embark on a journey through colonial times. In this early settlement activity, students come to understand what life was like for the settlers in the early colonies. Students research and create projects illustrating their...
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Political Geography of Europe
Fifth graders listen to a lecture that traces the political geography of Europe from 814 through 1997. They incorporate these themes into a research project on Western Europe.
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The Sonoran Desert
Little learners examine a map of the southwestern United States and identify the Sonoran Desert. They locate different cities and rivers, determining whether or not each is found within this special ecosystem. A student handout is...
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Elder Migration: Grandparents and Where They Live Lesson Plan
Students examine how migration affects population change. In groups, they create a list of reasons why adults change residences and research migratory patterns among older adults. They explain the effects of migration of senior members...
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Fact and Opinion Pre-Test
In this fact/opinion worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to view correct answers.
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Drawing A Map
Students discuss any information they already know about maps. As a class, they draw a map of a park following written directions making sure to include a compass rose and key. They are graded based on a rubric and discuss the need for...
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URBAN WILDERNESS AND PARKS
Student examine the need for and the problems of wilderness areas which are located close to urban centers. They discuss their concept of wilderness, write down their perceptions and report to the class.
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Fact and Opinion: Post Test
In this fact and opinion instructional activity, students identify sentences as being facts or opinions or choose the fact or opinion sentence. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Partition of Africa Questions
In this colonial Africa worksheet, students study a map of Africa from 1885-1914. Students then respond to 9 short answer questions based on the information presented in the map.
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Dryline Characteristics
Students view animations of several atmospheric variables (e.g., temperature, rainfall) during a cold front passage and locate the dryline, determine its direction of movement, and list at least two weather conditions associated with the...
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Iowa: Reading Comprehension
In this Iowa reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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India's History And Government
Lessons about India's political history can lead to an exploration of the country's culture, literature, geography, and more.
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Colonization: Africa
Students analyze maps of Africa. They label physical features, tribal kingdoms, and European settlements, among other topics on the maps. They write reflective paragraphs on their work.
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Sharing Their Stories: Native American Literature and Culture in 19th Century America
Students investigate Native American culture reading and writing about early Native American authors. They listen to an expert to extend their understanding of the culture.
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NGA Kids Inside Scoop Summer 2007
Students examine the art of Roy Lichtenstein. For this art lesson students study reworked images and adapted scenes from books made into movies.
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Asteroids
Learners examine a potential asteroid impact site. They describe evidence and theories for extinction events.
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European Agriculture
Learners make inferences on how physical geography affected the development of early civilizations and come up with solutions to global issues. In this physical geography lesson plan, students compare maps of the past to maps of today to...
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Properties of the Ocean: Measurement
Students simulate the development of an underwater amusement park after reading background on Coral Reef State Park. They decide which factors they would need to consider such as the ocean floor, currents, wave patterns and water...
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Foundations of American Government
Fourth graders explore the origins of American government.
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Lesson 3. No One Spared
Eleventh graders, in groups, explore the devastation that World War I inflicted on millions of people around the world. They write a first-hand account of the impact of World war I.