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Revolution in Russia

For Teachers 10th - 11th
As an overview of the Russian Revolution, this presentation provides a well-thought-out and comprehensive look at this subject. The outlines, questions, and other information provide a high-level look at WWI and the Russian Revolution....
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Worksheet
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The Russian Revolution

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Russian Revolution study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in Russian history and then respond to 5 reflection questions.
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Lesson Plan
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Nureyev: After Petipa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Incorporating the arts into regular classroom practices isn't an easy task. Learners will research background information regarding Russian culture, history, and conflict then see how those things have applied to the rigors of Russian...
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The Cold War: Solving the Mystery of History with Voices on Vinyl

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the Cold War Era. In this world history lesson, 8th graders discover the positions taken by countries during the Cold War as they listen to lectures regarding the major events and turning points in the Cold War....
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The Russian Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students complete a matching game based on geographic features of Russia and label a map with these features. In this geography and politics lesson, students identify resources and populations in Russia and complete a T-Chart on a video...
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The Deforestation of the Temperate Forest Focus; Russian Taiga/Boreal

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders complete a unit of lessons on the Russian Temperate Forest. They list the environmental problems associated with deforestation, conduct research, compare the Russian Taiga with other forests, create graphs, and develop an...
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The Causes and Course of the First World War

For Teachers 10th
Use this twelve-day lesson plan to teach about the causes and courses of WWI. Each day scholars attend lectures, complete creative activities, and hold round table discussions on what they've learned. Web links and resources are...
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Nureyev: The Unconquerable Will

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the development of dance across cultures. For this dance genre lesson, students study the history of Russia and the Mongol Tatars. Students research how classical ballet made its way to Russia and create collaborative...
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The Russian Years: Back in the USSR

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine communist Russia. In this lesson on changes in politics, students work in small groups to compare and contrast soviet communist era citizen rights to those of the US. They participate in discussion of a film and create a...
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The Russian View of Territorial Encroachment

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders produce a map illustrating the current NATO members, future nations, and nations that have applied for membership. They research current information regarding NATO, and the Russian viewpoint about the expansion of NATO....
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Unit Plan
San Francisco Symphony

Heritage Song

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learning how to compare and contrast is a core skill. Learners compare two music selections that showcase a specific heritage. They draw and discuss how each song and the composers of each song used their personal heritage as...
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An English-Speaking World

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
An overview of the development of English as a global language fills out these slides. Beginning with statistics regarding how much of the world speaks English and to what capacity, a brief history is then given mostly pertaining to WWII...
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The Cause and Course of the Great War

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this World War I lesson plan, students research the causes of the war as well as the major events of the war. Students are...
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Facing History and Ourselves

We and They, the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine World War I war crimes. For this world history instructional activity, high schoolers use primary and secondary sources to research and understand the action taken by the United States during the Armenian Genocide....
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Celebrate Sunflowers

For Teachers K - 1st
Students skip count with sunflower seeds. For this interdisciplinary lesson, students discuss the history of sunflowers. Students count by 1's, 2's, and 10's with bags full of sunflower seeds.
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The Calendar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in an overview of solar and lunar calendars, their history and lore. Also, of the day and the month, and their relations to the rotation period of the Earth and the orbital period of the Moon.
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MONGOLIAN WOMEN - THEN AND NOW

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the history of Mongolia. This is a general overview before going into the real detail of the lesson. The main focus is upon the development of the women of Mongolia and the major contributions they have made.
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Lesson Plan
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Information at a Glance - Using Tables in Mathematics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create table to display GED Testing data located in paragraph provided by teacher, use information in table to create appropriate graph, and determine percentage difference between passing scores and failing scores.
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Early Growth and Expansion: Russia and Japan

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the role of geography in both the political expansion of Russia and the isolation of Japan. They evaluate the costs and benefits of Russia's expansion. They complete a worksheet exploring Japanese feudalism and...
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The American Mosaic

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars discuss what it would be like to be new to a town. They are then asked questions related to the immigrants coming to America. Extensions of this lesson are available.
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Can You Walk a Mile With My Foot?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is concerned with the measurement of a foot as a customary unit. They take part in a series of activities to help them acquire skills of using a foot to compare other units of measurement. The...
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Sp Times: Russian Church Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This SPTimes site discusses the history of the development of the Russian Church from around 900 A.D. to the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Russian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Russian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Russian Federation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Russian Federation, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.