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A Picture's Worth 500-700 Words
Young scholars interpret and analyze a work of art and write a narrative for the piece of art. In this narrative art instructional activity, students analyze a work of art and then write a short story 500-700 words long to narrate the art.
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Diversity
Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries. In this Social Studies lesson plan, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then select a country...
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Breaking the Barrier
Students participate in a game based on bullying. In this social justice lesson, students read Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and discuss the mistreatment of African-Americans in the book. Students then relate the treatment of...
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Air Pollution
Students research and find information on air pollution. In this air pollution lesson plan, students answer short answer questions about air pollution.
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Japanese Folktales: Animals and Demons
Learners compare and contrast the stories from different cultures by studying the folktales of Japan and their use of animals and antagonist characters. Any activity in this lesson can be used as a separate lesson.
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A Picture's Worth 500-700 Words
Young scholars write a narrative or short story of 500-700 words based on an assigned work of art.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Lying, Cheating, Stealing
A four part NPR series on contemporary ethics, one part talks starts with whether one should eat a grape in the supermarket without paying for it, and then expands the topic. The second part is corporation/business ethics. The third is...