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Curated OER

Raids and Arrests of Enemy Aliens

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Student read background summary information and debate how much control did the government require to keep the nation safe. They research how World War II restrictions on enemy lines were enforced and how it related to the U.S....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Intermediate Synonyms and Antonyms #11

For Students 4th - 5th
For this synonyms and antonyms worksheet, students choose the best synonym for the first 6 words and the best antonym for the next 6 words.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

After 7 years, capsule of comet dust heads to Earth

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine an article on a space capsule and explore NASA.  In this space exploration lesson students brainstorm the pros and cons of space exploration, then rehearse a sketch and present it to the class. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The New Entrepreneurs: Americans Over 50

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of entrepreneurship. In this entrepreneurship lesson, students read an article about how Americans over 50 make up a majority of entrepreneurs. Students discuss why there is an increase in self-employment for...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dictation: Cultural Differences

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this dictation text worksheet, students take dictation on a passage about cultural differences.  The passage includes vocabulary specific to the topic.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Brad Pitt to Adopt Angelina Jolie's Kids

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "Brad Pitt to Adopt Angelina Jolie's Kids," 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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Stress in English

For Students 4th - 8th
In this stress in English learning exercise, students mark the stressed syllables in a set of words after reading a brief paragraph of information about how to proceed.
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Lesson Plan
Other

United Nations Refugee Agency: Teaching About Refugees

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plans and teachers' tools provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Focus on developing empathy, open-mindedness, and global concern within your classroom.
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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Refugee Briefing Paper for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on the forced displacement of people around the world. In addition to basic facts and a broad history on the problems faced by refugees it propose solutions, and...
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Making Sense of the Worst Refugee Crisis Since Wwii

For Students 5th - 8th
Article explains the current Syrian refugee crisis in Europe. Includes video.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Syrian Refugee Builds a New Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the new life in Spain that a Syrian refugee is creating after footage emerged of him being tripped by a camerawoman as he crossed the border into Hungary. An audio version of this story is available.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Voice of Witness: A Sudanese Refugee's Oral History

For Students 7th - 8th
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each text is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see the...
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Syria to Become World's Largest Source of Refugees

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the dire conditions in Syria and the vast amount of refugees who are fleeing the country.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Social Media Helps Refugee Cat Reunite With Family

For Students 5th - 8th
Read the amazing story of Kunush, a lost refugee cat who was reunited with his family with the help of kind people and social media. Includes video.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Refugee

For Students 9th - 10th
Documentary film about three Cambodian Americans who, on a voyage of discovery, return to Cambodia after living as refugees in the United States for twenty years. The film explores the ways in which their personal stories reflect...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Where the World's Refugees Are

For Students 9th - 10th
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Some Help for Refugees and Migrants Agreed

For Students 2nd - 4th
Article reports on agreements made within Europe regarding how to help the many refugees and migrants that are arriving from the Middle East.
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Website
Curated OER

Cbc News: Anatomy of a Refugee Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Great article featuring an excellent graphical representation of life in a refugee camp.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Diary of a Teenage Refugee" by Amira

For Students 5th - 6th
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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Website
Other

U.s. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization is dedicated to disseminating information about the refugee crisis throughout the world. The homepage lists current headlines. Links to statistics, assessment of conditions affecting refugees, and issues and topics are...
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Handout
US Holocaust Memorial Museum

Ushmm: Holocaust Encyclopedia: Refugees

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the plight of refugees, especially Jewish refugees trying to emigrate from Germany just prior to and during World War II.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Going to School as a Refugee" by Caroline Garrison

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Going to School As a Refugee" by Caroline Garrison accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Global Oneness Project: A Refugee's Story (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students watch a 19-minute documentary that tells the story of Mohammed Alsaleh, a young Syrian refugee granted asylum in Canada in 2014, who is now counseling newly arrived refugees. In this instructional activity, students explore...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: 5 Surprising Facts About the Refugee Crisis by Jason Beaubien

For Students 7th - 8th
In recent years, the number of refugees seeking safety in other countries has become alarmingly high. In this NPR article, Jason Beaubien describes some of the most severe refugee crises around the world and how other countries are...

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