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What's Mongolia Really Like?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners look at rural Mongolian nomadic culture through the eyes of a Peace Corps Volunteer and examine the dynamics of a people in transition. They give one important reason for migration from a rural to an urban setting and explain...
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World Geography: Smart Cities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to analyze how a variety of cities both in the USA and abroad have worked to improve human health and environment. They combine their prior knowledge of previous lessons and apply that knowledge to compare how each...
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City Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this city crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 36 clues to identify the correct urban-related words that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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City Crossword Puzzle 2

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this city crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 22 clues to identify the correct urban-related words that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Lewis and Clark: Meeting the Indians of the Northwest

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the relationships forged with Native Americans by Lewis and Clark. In this Westward Expansion lesson, 8th graders research digital and print sources to study details regarding the Native American tribes that Lewis...
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Another Perspective on Modern Civilization

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the impact of current issues on the world population. In this global studies lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of modernization after they listen to a lecture about Gandhi's opinion of modern civilization....
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A House Divided: Photography in the Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study Civil War photography and write captions for each picture based on context. In this Civil War photography lesson, students match photographs with their original captions. Students read included short biographies of the...
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The Challenge of School Violence

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine school violence. In this school violence lesson, students listen to a teacher-led lecture regarding statistics and studies about school violence. Students discuss ways to deter school violence and participate in a school...
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The Renaissance

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Renaissance study guide worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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On a Pilgrimage

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in a variety of learning experiences surrounding the study of the Middle Ages. They construct a map of Europe, create a graphic organizer for the hierarchy of feudalism, design their own family crest, and write their...
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Savannah, Georgia Historic District

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to the Savannah, Georgia Historic District.
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Immigration in the United States from 1880-1910

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore, examine and study immigration in the United States from 1880-1910. They identify different aspects of the American immigration movement. Each student also shares where their ancestors are from and their...
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Preparing for Drought

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study droughts in Oklahoma and list possible reasons for droughts. They form subcommittees to explore the drought problem and create plans for drought management and relief. They research five areas around the world where...
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Developed v. Developing Countries

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this developed and developing countries Cornell question worksheet, students use the notes provided to create a note card for study purposes.
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Streamlines and Breadlines

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the Great Depression. In this Great Depression instructional activity, students research selected websites and analyze primary sources to conduct inquiries regarding the depression, northern migration, and urbanization....
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Divination Bag: Yoruba, Nigeria

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create divination bags. In this visual arts lesson, students study the beliefs of the Yoruba people of Africa. Students design and create divination bags in the style of the Yoruba people.
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Street Language

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about street language and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are also included.
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Modeling Reality

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify what a role model is and what characteristics such a person should possess. They discuss a new trend in character role model figurines, which some believe perpetuate racial and ethnic stereotypes.
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Social Studies: Public Service to a Better Image

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in a program entitled "Strategies for Success," examine ways to change public perception of their school. In this project-based lesson plan, they explore local social and environmental issues, develop a conflict resolution...
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Breaking the Food Chain

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Throughout history, the growth of big cities has resulted in the destruction of ecosystems. In the case of Chicago, IL, a grassland that was once home to bison, deer, wolves, and foxes quickly became a booming city of over three million...
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The Study of the Spanish-Speaking People of Texas: Daily Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the different ways that photography helps historians understand the lives of people who lived in the past. They examine images from Russell Lee's photo essay and discuss how Texas' has changed from an agrarian to an...
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Urban Concentration and Racial Violence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research one of the many urban race riots in U.S. history, from the New York City riots during the Civil War to the "Red Summer of 1919" or the hate-strikes of 1943. They present their findings in the form of a newspaper's front...
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Home Ties

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the reasons people choose to migrate including political, economic and familial motivations. They interview family members and compare their ancestors own reasons for migration to those of African American urban migrants.
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Proud Pilgrim Hats

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research authentic information about the clothing worn by urban European immigrants who came to live in the Wampanoag village of Patuxet (now Plymouth, Massachusetts) in 1620. They recognize the types of hats worn by men and...

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