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Lesson Plan
Incredible Art Department

Story Tellers - "Passing on the Traditions"

For Teachers 6th - 10th
It's important for young people to learn about their ancestry and the role of storytelling as a means of passing along traditions, information, and lessons. Based on what they already learned about Native American oral tradition,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Celebrating the Legacy of Ella Baker

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research the life of Ella Baker and examine the importance of Civil Rights through citizen mobilization. In this rights lesson, students read the biography of Ella Baker and make suggestions of things to change in their own...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

You and the Law -- Beating the Odds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the rate of institutional racism in the United States. Individually, they write in their journals about how they can make better choices and increase their self-esteem. Using historical documents, they identify...
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Curated OER

Vermont's Historic Diners

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars watch a video that introduces some of Vermont's diners to illustrate the historical significance. They read a handout about the history of diners and the diner style guide. Students participate in a teacher lead discussion
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PPT
Curated OER

Tall Tales

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Give your class an overview of American tall tales and some examples with these slides. The basic definition of folk stories, legends, and tall tales is explained, followed by famous characters from American lore. Reading suggestions are...
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Curated OER

Continuity and Change

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify those freedoms most important to them and identify characteristics of a "good" rule. They then develop "good" rules for the world and identify how decisions or rules made today might affect the future.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Characteristics of Anne Frank

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read selected passages from The Diary of Anne Frank. Working in pairs, 8th graders determine what qualities and characteristics they would assign to her from their selected diary entry.
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Lesson Plan
Morningside Center

Challenging the Boy Scouts of America's Anti-Gay Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This straightforward plan invites class members to consider Boy Scouts of America's position on barring homosexual members. It includes readings outlining the position of those against such discrimination, but little from the perspective...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Sports Survey

For Students 7th - 12th
In this sports survey worksheet, learners respond to 16 open-ended and multiple choice questions regarding sports and advertising.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Well-behaved Women [and Men] Seldom Make History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine historical context. In this historical perspectives lesson plan, students read and discuss instructor-selected picture book biographies. Students then complete graphic organizers based on the challenges the main...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weather Watchers

For Teachers K - 1st
Students conduct Internet research of their community's weather and compare it to the weather in another location. After conducting research, students become weather reporters by reporting their findings to the class by using a...
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Curated OER

Democratic Revolutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the Age of Revolutions. In this Latin America lesson, students consider how democratic revolutions around the world led to imperialism in Latin America. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Looking Through Lenses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the various societal and cultural "lenses" which color their perspectives and life experiences by reading the short story "What Means Switch" by Gish Jen. They discuss how the cultural ideas and beliefs affect the...
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Activity
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Feelings"

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. This activity focuses on a student's feelings in providing them with a sense of self-discovery and understanding of their value. Good resource.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 3: Because of Winn Dixie

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders learn about the value of companionship, the joy of finding friends in unexpected places, and the significance of building a community of different perspectives. They explore how authors develop the reader's understanding of...