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Mythological Soaps
Students examine the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology. In groups, they use this information to participate in skits as they role-play the gods and goddesses. To end the instructional activity, they draw their own...
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All About Triangles
In this triangles learning exercise, students recognize triangles in a picture. Students find all the triangles in the picture, trace them and color them black.
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Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, high schoolers respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on Two Gentlemen of Verona. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Idylls of the King Quiz
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Keats' Poems Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about the poetry of John Keats. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Using Memoirs to Open Doors to Research
Interesting memoirs can be a springboard into some very enjoyable research assignments.
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The Prince by Machiavelli
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions about The Prince. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Free Speech or Hate Speech?
Young scholars see the difference between protected and prohibited speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment. They explain why free speech is essential to a democracy and consider how best to deal with speech they find offensive.
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Bookmark It!
Students analyze piece of literature for symbolism and create a bookmark containing an illustration of the symbolism in it, a quote that shows the symbolism and an explanation of how this symbolism enhances the work.
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Hinduism--Diwali
In this Hinduism worksheet, students fill in twenty-four blanks with words from the word box at the bottom of the worksheet to complete "The Story of Rama and Sita."
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Quotations of Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this quotations activity, students read and analyze 7 quotations by Martin Luther King, Jr. Students match each quote to the correct interpretation.
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The Once and Future King by T.H. White
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about White's The Once and Future King. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets by William Shakespeare
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions based on various Shakespearean sonnets. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on The Three Musketeers. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the...
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Chisholm '72: Shirley Chisholm for President
Students view the film "Chisholm '72 - Unbought and Unbossed" about Shirley Chisholm's 1972 bid for the Presidency. They complete a writing assignment in response to the film and participate in class discussion.
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Picky Pyramid
Students learn the food pyramid and compare their meals with suggested guidelines. Students graph their lunches, discuss the results and how their choices affect their level of energy.
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Maquilapolis: Examining Incentives in a Market Economy
Students discuss the factors that influenced them to purchase a particular item. They work together to read and identify incentives of a character. They view a video on the topic as well.
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Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela
Students view a video about Nelson Mandela and apartheid. They discover what it was like for people living in South Africa during apartheid. They work together to discuss strategies that could be used for people to better communicate...
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Al Otro Lado
Learners view a video about the border between the United States and Mexico. They discuss the forces that influence human migration. They write a paper from the point of view of the main character in the film.
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The Fall of Fujimori
Students view a film about the fall of Peru's president. They develop possible solutions for governments to follow when dealing with terrorism. They work together to research civil liberty limitations put in place during war. They...
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Reporting A Story: A School Newspaper Activity
Students collaborate to document cultural groups within the school or community. They create a newspaper chronicling different groups within the school.
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About the Author: Kate DiCamillo
Learners examine the writing process of Kate DiCamillo, the author of "Because of Winn-Dixie." They read author's comments, watch a slideshow narrated by the author, complete a free-write activity, and discuss Kate DiCamillo's top five...
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Design of Our Own
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students recognize family, school, and local community leaders who have contributed to the common good. Students also study community foundations.
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ON BECOMING A NONVIOLENT WARRIOR
Students examine the concept of non-violent social change. In this lesson on social change, students research and role play to demonstrate ways in which this might be accomplished while making connections to various events in history.