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Colonialism in South Africa/Apartheid

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the effects of colonization. They explore the role of nationalism as a force opposed to colonialism. Students identify the important figures and events of the apartheid era.
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Internet Leaders Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this leaders scavenger hunt worksheet, learners research 10 different leaders important to history. First, they read each questions to determine who they need to search for using the Internet. Then, students write their response in a...
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Odd One Out

For Students 5th - 8th
In this categorizing activity, learners read 10 questions regarding a wide range of topics and identify the answers in each that are not correct.
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Culture Ads

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine cultural differences in picture books. In this cultural diversity lesson, students identify cultural differences in picture books about children from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and minority...
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TOEFLesque Quiz: Big News Events from the 1990s

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive grammar skills lesson, students examine 10 sentences and identify the part of each sentence that is grammatically incorrect.
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Famous Peacemakers - Creating a Declaration of Peace

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars create written reports about a famous peacemaker. In this peacemaker lesson plan, students use books and the internet to research someone who is famous for creating peace in the world and write a report on it.
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Journey to Jo'burg

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Journey to Jo'burg worksheet, students read the book Journey to Jo'burg and complete short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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G8: A Guide for Schools

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Young scholars take a closer look at the G8 Summit of 2005. In this economics lesson plan, students listen to a lecture about the summit and explore the meaning of terminology related to the topic.
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Antigone: Alpha Woman Quiz

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on Antigone. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.
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Peacemaker Pop Quiz

For Students 5th - 8th
In this peacemakers worksheet, students answer short answer questions about people who have been peacemakers in the world. Students complete 6 questions.
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Naomi Campbell

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Naomi Campbell and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Breaking News English: London to Host 2012 Olympics

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "London to Host 2012 Olympics," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Storytelling With Artists

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners retell a legend orally, illustrating it with the art style of the source culture.
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The Role of the Teacher

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study the role of the teacher in various cultures and societies through in-class discussions, literature investigations, and personal reflection. Lesson extensions include a "Living Portraits" activity and a "Student becomes the...
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Global Review/World Leaders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are given a world leader to research a week before participating in a class game. Using the internet, they discover their major contribution to history and the time period and location in which they lived. They present...
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Nobel Peace Prize Winners

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils work in groups to complete biography overviews and research, organize information and decorate masks to look like their assigned Nobel Peace Prize winner. They present their information to the class as a group then independently...
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Fire Safety

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this fire safety worksheet, students draw a picture of their bedroom including the windows and doors. Students draw arrows to show how they would get out of their bedroom if a fire occurred.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The Two Way: Maya Angelou's Poem for Nelson Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch this moving video tribute to Nelson Mandela. On the occasion of his death, Maya Angelou wrote "His Day Is Past - A Tribute Poem for Nelson Mandela on Behalf of the American People." This recitation is accompanied by many images of...
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A&E Television

Biography: Nelson Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides biographical information on Nelson Mandela.
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BBC

Bbc: South Africa's Nelson Mandela Dies in Johannesburg

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Obituary for Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, 2013. Page includes overview of Mandela's remarkable life and timeline of his political activities which led South Africa out of apartheid. Mandela's legacy and public reaction to his...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biographical information and links for Nelson Mandela.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Week of 12 9 13: Nelson Mandela: His Life in Pictures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A series of photographs with captions present information about the life and work of Nelson Mandela.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Nelson Mandela Trial

For Students 11th - 12th
Nelson Mandela was willing to die for his belief in a free society where all people can live in harmony with equal opportunities. Instead, he spent eighteen years in jail. Read this in-depth summary of his trial. Included are...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Nelson Mandela: Presidential Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Nelson Mandela was the first democratically elected President of South Africa. Through this pictorial essay, access his personal diaries and book notes to gain insight into his Presidential years.

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