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World War II in the Pacific and the End of the War

For Teachers 11th
Students study the World War in the Pacific.  In this Geography lesson, students develop an awareness of key issues and events from the conflict.  Students write a well-organized essay describing this event. 
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Critters in Your Own Backyard

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify various animals and their habitats, as well as their specific traits In this animal habitat lesson, students list animals they've seen in their backyard. Students select one animal and do research. Students then answer...
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Habeas Corpus and“Enemy Combatants”

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the implications of habeus corpus. In this habeus corpus instructional activity, students participate in reader's theatre activity regarding the origin of habeus corpus. Students then investigate the Hamdi v. Rumsfeld...
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Create Your Own Country!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own countries. In this geography skills lesson, students establish governments, cultural backgrounds, atlas/geography components, national anthems, and national symbols for a country they create.
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Social Movements in American Politics

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Civil Rights Movement worksheet, students follow the provided instructions to write term papers on the social movement and how it was impacted by American politics.
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Microbes From a Hay Infusion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe, over time, microbes such as amoebas, protozoa, rotifers and insect larva. They create a hay infusion culture using pond water then sample and record organisms found over a two week period.
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Kure Waste Chase Game Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners work together to identify marine debris. They explain the effect of the debris on various ecosystems. They draw different types of ocean currents as well.
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Australia and Argentina: A Study in Contrast

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study world events and their effect on economic growth. They research and interpret graphs to determine explanations for economic growth. Students compare the World Wars and the Great Depression to the growth of Argentina and...
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Marine Protected Areas (MPA)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explain the purpose of MPA's. For this biology lesson, 9th graders identify MPA's in Southern California. They simulate coastal sampling using candy from two buckets. Students analyze their results and share it with the class.
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Fires and Fire Suppression

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine their assumptions about forest fires. They explore the conflicts involved with the forest service's new strategy. in addition, they will study one case where a prescribed natural burn had a significant impact on a later,...
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Diatoms of Laboratory Indicators of Water Quality

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science worksheet, students use the diatoms present in water in order to test water quality and perform data collection and interpretation.
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Anatomy of Living Bone

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and examine the anatomy of bones and bone conditions. In this bone anatomy instructional activity, students analyze and examine the structural properties of bones. They explain the relationship between osteoblasts and...
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Patterns of Settlement in Early Alabama

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the settlement of Alabama. They collect data from the U.S. census website and answer questions regarding settlement patterns in the counties of Alabama in 1820. They write a paagraph describing where they would have...
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Helping Hands: Promoting Gloval Awareness

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore Canadian support for foreign aide. In groups, 11th graders discuss Canadian aide policies and express their opinion of each. Students brainstorm methods of contributing to developing nations. They complete...
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African Cities Are Modern

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create a mobile that compares the way of life in modern cities in Africa to rural villages in Africa.
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Discovering Demographics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze demographic data including a statistical overview of India. Students synthesize their findings and create an informational poster about India.
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In Your Own Backyard

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students observe organisms in their habitat and record their observations. They then draw conclusions about the organism's habitat needs and food sources.
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Bell Live! The Great Lakes: A Superior Adventure

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students participate in a virtual field trip to Lake Superior. In groups, they perform experiments in which test the level of toxins and bacteria in the water. They also watch video segments life in the lake and discuss their observations.
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People Movers

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students think about rapid transit systems and to design one for the kids in their own community. They start off with a discussion of the New York City subway system: why it was built, how it was built, how it changed the city.
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Critter Counting

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze data using a graphical presentation.
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Making Sense of the Census

For Teachers 5th - 8th
For this unit of lessons, students make sense of the census. They examine why a census is taken and participate in activities.
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The Arctic and Taiga Ecozone of Canada

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover the differences in the Arctic and Taiga regions of Canada. They identify physical and human characteristics of both region. They also practice using an atlas.
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"Selling Seoul"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the economy of Korea and work in a small group in order to reach decisions about aspects of the information found. They conduct class discussion about how people live in Korea and what is considered an acceptable...
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The Landscape Through Geographer's Eyes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine different types of landscapes through a geographer's eye. Using a city block or a suburb, they organize their thoughts and take notes to survey a site. They discuss what they have seen and write about how looking at...

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