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What's the Weather Like? Primary Level

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Elementary schoolers and language learners will shine with a series of games and activities that feature weather words. The exercises can be adapted for pairs, small groups, or whole class participation.
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Poetry Workshop: Fixed Form Poems

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Encourage the poetic genius in your young creative writers with a poetry workshop. Fix form poems (cinquains acrostic poems, octopoems, hello/goodbye poems) provide a framework and encourage vocabulary development as well as an awareness...
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Japan and Disputed Land

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a variety of activities to research the land disputes that Japan has had in the 20th century with its neighbors. They role play an interesting meeting with the United Nations and conduct research to answer questions.
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Justice in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources for evidence of intent and purpose. In this American government lesson, 11th graders compose a one-page response explaining their understanding of "justice." Students read and examine quotes about...
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Deciphering the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson plan, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning...
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The Need for Laws

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law lesson, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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Topic 2: Graphing 2-Variable Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.
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The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the philosophy of government. In this types of  government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
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Revolutions in Latin America: Bolivar, 1813-1814

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history lesson plan, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. Students compare the men to better understand...
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Worksheet
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Cold War Chronology

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students examine the chronological list of important events between 1945 and 1991. Students then respond to 7 short answer questions based on the chronology.
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Refugees' Experiences in Countries of Asylum: "What's in a name"?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the term stereotype.  In this Current Events lesson, 9th graders analyze posters on racism.  Students watch news reports on racism and stereotyping. 
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Who Was Marc Antony?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the relationship between Marc Antony and Cleopatra.  In this World History lesson, students research Marc Antony, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, then answer specific questions about how they are all related.  Activities...
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Topic 5: Running the Business

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
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Topic 6: Evaluating and Presenting Results

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students construct spreadsheets from raw data. In this spreadsheet construction lesson, students compile data into Microsoft Excel. Students familiarize themselves with entering and presenting data in a spreadsheet.
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Worksheet
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World Leaders List

For Students 5th - 8th
In this world leaders worksheet, students match the 16 historical world leaders to the descriptions that match them in the right-hand column.
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Worksheet
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World Leaders Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this world leaders worksheet, students read the clues about world leaders. Students circle the correct definition for each word to complete the 16 examples.
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Website
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The State Council: The People's Republic of China

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to the official government website of the Central People's Government of The People's Republic of China! This detailed and current site offers facts about a variety of topics including government structure and politics, business,...
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Handout
University of Maryland

The People's Republic of China

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information about the People's Republic of China, which was established in 1949, after the victory of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Primary
Other

Constitution of the People's Republic of China

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the full text of China's Constitution, complete with preamble, articles, and latest amendments.
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Handout
University of Maryland

University of Maryland: The People's Republic of China

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive article focuses on the radical policy change known as the Four Modernizations which Deng Xiaoping introduced to China.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Introduction to China

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers the cultures of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Topics include the geographical regions of China, languages, history, religion, and minority groups.
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: China

For Students 3rd - 8th
China is the second largest country in Asia with the largest population in the world. This article discusses China's long history, many inventions, and basic cultural information. China's varied topography is introduced as well as...
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With China

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and China. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 2 10 14: China's Smog Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
Article reports on the problem of extreme smog in many cities in China and various innovations that are being developed to help deal with the problem. Includes video.