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Take Five
Students transition from one activity to the other in a quiet and sequential manner. students should have a clear understanding of what the freeze/stop/halt signal means.
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My Heroes Picture Book
Learners create picture books about family members and friends who are heroes.
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Leaders in a Media Age
Students identify ways in which the president can use various media to communicate his messages and intent. They demonstrate ways in which the news media can create public opinion.
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An Act of Courage, The Arrest Records of Rosa Parks
High schoolers research accounts on Rosa Parks and look for differences between the modern form and an older report on Parks. They discuss why information about race and nationality are collected on these and other forms.
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Who is in Charge in Ottawa ?
Students explore how to become a responsible voter and study Canada's parliamentary system.
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Effective Lobbying
Students study citizenship issues related to democratic process. They report to the class with posters, graphics and handouts.
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Oil in Oman 224
Middle schoolers discuss the impact of oil on the economics and culture of Oman. They make a chart showing life before and after oil/petroleum wealth in Oman and its capitol city, Muscat. They draw scenes showing Muscat before and after,...
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Triangular Numbers
Students are introduced to the problem and brainstorm ideas for approaching the problem and keeping track of what has been done. They work in pairs and share their answers, explaining their reasoning.
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Robert Boyle and Oxford
Students investigate seventeenth century sources that reveal why Oxford became an outstanding centre of science during Boyle's residence. They write a summary of the information found on Oxford and Robert Boyle's accomplishments.
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Let's Go Camping!
Students view and use visual texts to gain and present information, become familiar with and use appropriate technologies eg. publish writing on computer, use photographs to record events, use video to record events.
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Great Expectations 4
High schoolers comprehend how Dicken's set piece on snobbery. They discuss how Lean uses costume, actors' non-verbal communcication and props to convey Victorian class customs, distinctions, and snobbery. Students are shown "The Jolly...
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Polythene: Bags Of Trouble
Pupils investigate the use of polythene bags in the community and measure the possible impact upon the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create an evaluative opintion of...
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The Wave Essay Assessment
For this language arts worksheet, students look over The Wave and go through the book with the corresponding page number found on this page.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: Hatchet
This unit teaches students about survival in the face of grave danger and overwhelming odds. Students will evaluate survival stories to learn about the importance of positive thinking, slowing down to think clearly, problem solving, and...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Pause and Think
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson plan, the Digital Citizens teach students how to be safe, responsible, and respectful online. Includes slideshow, video, lesson plan, song and lyrics, poster, coloring book, and resources...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Can You Convince Me?: Developing Persuasive Writing
This effective tool for teaching persuasive writing contains thorough lesson plans which encourage students to take a stance and create arguments to support their position. Contains printable worksheets, rubrics, a PowerPoint...
Other
Rand Corp.: Gifts of the Muse: Reframing Debate About Benefits of the Arts [Pdf]
With schools cutting costs, often times arts educators must justify why what they teach is important. This study in pdf format addresses many of the positive outcomes of arts education for students. Many of the benefits relate to 21st...