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Education Bureau of Hong Kong

Fundamentals

For Students 9th - 12th
"Fundamentals," the first lesson in a series of eight, introduces the basic concepts and strategies covered in a series of resources designed to teach high schoolers critical thinking skills. The worksheets and activities in this first...
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Money Makes the World Go 'Round

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine what a basic unit of currency means and how it affects world finances.
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Patients Die in Britain as Foreign Doctors Can’t Speak English Properly

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist with foreign doctors not fluent in English. In this Great Britain Health System focussed for ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a...
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African Americans and the Move West

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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A Whaling Voyage

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students plot the track of a whaling voyage and relate it to ocean currents. They need to explain and use latitude and longitude to plot ship positions on the globe.
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Blogs

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
The blogosphere may be overwhelmed with content, but there's still room for unique points of view. Creating a blog that stands out, however, is the bigger challenge. A handout on blogs, part of a series of handouts on specific writing...
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Stacking Water

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students experiment with different salinities of water using straws and different colors of water. They collect and interpret data from the experiment.
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Made to Sail

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students use simple materials to make model sailboats which must stay upright and sail straight in a testing tank.
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Passport to the Eastern Hemisphere

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Eastern Hemisphere. They investigate the customs, currency, climate, location and other facts needed in order to travel to a specific country. Students receive a stamp on their "passport" when their research...
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Living in an "Olympic" Country

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research countries participating in the Olympic Games. They create a database which includes graphs for comparing population density, the number of athletes, per capita income, etc. for each country. This project is completed...
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Verb Tense: Present Continuous, Simple Past, Present Perfect Continuous and Past Perfect Continuous

For Students 7th - 8th
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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The Euro: Classroom Exercises – Exchange Students Going to Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore ever-changing exchange rates. In this euro/dollar exchange rate lesson, students plan a trip to Europe and calculate their costs in euros and dollars.
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Linking Words

For Students 3rd - 6th
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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A Day of Infamy:Analyzing FDR’s Pearl Harbor Address

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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Ecosystems and Symbiotic Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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Oral History Memoirs of American Experiences in Japan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
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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Passport to the World

For Teachers 8th
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

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
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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Kids Health: Studying Abroad

For Students 9th - 10th
Moving away from home after high school can be intimidating. Some choose to move much further than a few miles though. Choosing to live and study abroad can be a life-changing experience. Learn more about the process and the...
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Study Abroad

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Spanish Abroad, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
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Ciee: International Study Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Spain Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
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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