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African Americans and the Move West
Middle schoolers examine the phases of westward migration in the United States during the 19th century focusing on the incentives that led many African Americans to make the move.
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Independent Courts: How Important Are They?
High schoolers investigate the importance of judicial independence and how it is exercised while conducting research to gather information using different resources. The teacher discusses the importance of Law Day. They also read the...
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Verb Tense: Present Continuous, Simple Past, Present Perfect Continuous and Past Perfect Continuous
For this verb tense worksheet, student use the verb given and enter it in the proper tense so it agrees with the rest of the sentence, with hints and answers available.
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Linking Words
In this linking words learning exercise, students fill in the blanks to sentences with the correct linking words to connect the phrases. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions total.
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Passport to the World
Eighth graders investigate the process for obtaining a United States passport. They plan a trip to a foreign country looking at important information including the climate, geography, culture, money, and language. They complete the...
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Budgeting for Peace
Students explore world leader's quests for peace. In this world leader research lesson, students read a speech by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and view budget figures for the United States. Students work in groups to create an alternate...
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Ecosystems and Symbiotic Relationships
Students are told to create a community using words or pictures. They walk outside to an area in front of the school which has a strip of grass, ditch, and corn field. Students discuss the difference between an ecosystem and a...
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The Cities We Live In
Students research a major city. They create a diagram of the city, labeling major monuments and points of interest. Next, students draw a map of their own town and label its major interest areas. Students compare and contrast their...
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Oral History Memoirs of American Experiences in Japan
Students identify the process of producing an oral history/documentary. Students analyze and synthesize information and memoirs as a valuable tool for exploring the past using primary resources. Students differentiate facts of historical...
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A Day of Infamy:Analyzing FDR’s Pearl Harbor Address
In 1941 FDR spoke out on the events at Pearl Harbor. The class will get to analyze word choice, word meaning, author's craft and structure by analyzing an actual draft of this speech. They will look critically at the words used,...
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Study Abroad
Find out about academic study abroad, both high school and college levels. The Special Features section gives ideas that make study abroad less traumatic and more affordable.
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Ciee: International Study Programs
The Council on International Educational Exchange is a non-profit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to helping people gain the understanding of other countries through student exchange.
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Spanish Abroad, Inc.
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
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Spain Exchange
This site is geared specifically for students who want to study abroad. You will be able to search for schools in Spain or Latin America, find housing in Spain and find a host family.
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American Field Service (Afs)
American Field Service (AFS) assists students in finding placement in foreign exchange programs. Explore this resource to learn about study abroad opportunities.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Gender of Nouns Part Ii
Outstanding activity that presents most of the word endings that determine gender. It also considers common exceptions to the rule. Without a doubt, this activity shines above all others in teaching learners how to determine the gender...
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Study Spanish: Demonstratives
Great introduction to demonstrative adjectives and pronouns. Ample examples illustrate the different forms of demonstratives that may be used.Students can test their mastery of this grammar principle with a quiz that follows the lesson.
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Study Spanish: The Definite Article Part Ii
This Spanish tutorial on special uses of the definite article and exceptions to the rules for its normal usage features examples that illustrate its application to countries, titles and other special situations. Students test their...
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Study Spanish: Days of the Week
Thorough explanation of days of the week, their plural forms, and their use with definite articles. Ample examples demonstrate this concept. A short test at the end of the activity tests the student's mastery of this grammar principle.
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Study Spanish: Por Y Para
Great lesson on the use of por and para. Ample examples illustrate the rules for their application. A quiz follows the lesson to test the student's mastery of por and para.
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Paris Etudiant: Studying in France
This resource has a large audience of Parisien university students. It would be especially useful to students planning to enter a higher education institution in France. Also contains a lot of information about French schooling at the...
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Worldwide International Student Exchange (Wise)
The Worldwide International Student Exchange Foundation is an excellent source of exchange opportunities for short-stay or long term experiences traveling and living abroad. Offers a range of farm, ranch, city environments as well as...
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Study Spanish: Cardinal Numbers: 1 10
This site is a lesson on the cardinal numbers 1-10 with an explanation of how to change the number one to match the nouns it modifies. A quiz follows the lesson to test the student's comprehension of these cardinal numbers.
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Study Spanish: Cardinal Numbers: 31 1000
This site is a lesson on the cardinal numbers 31-1000 with an explanation of how to change the hundreds to match the nouns they modify.A quiz follows the lesson to test the student's comprehension of these cardinal numbers.