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Dinosaur! Fossil Rush: Tale of a Bone
Explore 1870s when a "bone rush" led to amazing discoveries, as fossil-hunters risked life and limb in their quest for dinosaur remains. The class uses the attached visual encyclopedia to prep for a discussion on early paleontology. Two...
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Theodor Seuss Geisel Crossword
In this Dr. Seuss crossword puzzle worksheet, learners use the 8 clues to determine the words and names that fill in the blanks to appropriately complete the word puzzle pertaining to the children's author.
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Theodor Seuss Geisel Vocabulary
In this Dr. Seuss vocabulary skills activity, students match the 8 listed books and terms affiliated with Dr. Seuss to the appropriate sentences that describe each of them.
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What Sharing Really Means
Students examine the meaning of generosity and how sharing can be a cultural trait. In this cultural trait instructional activity, students read a text about the culture of generosity in Africa. Students complete a discussion activity...
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Science Fiction
Learners write a science fiction story. In this science fiction activity, students read selections of science fiction and compare them to supernatural stories from the Bible. Learners identify themes and discuss elements that are...
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Navajo Code Talkers of WWII
Eighth graders assess different ways that significant individuals and events influenced economic, social and political systems in the United States after 1880. They experience a Navajo code talker's dictionary to create and decode messages.
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Hiroshima, From All Sides
Students comprehend how the Atomic Bomb affected humanity and ended WWII. They comprehend how the Atomic Bomb affected: scientists, Japanese citizens, and US leaders. Students receive a copy of Hiroshima, Readers Theater Rubiv. They...
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The Khmer Rouge
Students examine life in Cambodia and Vietnam from 1975-1979, Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. They discuss how an otherwise peaceful society could allow such events to take place and write a short paper and complete a culminating project.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Students explore the Star-Spangled Banner. In this civics lesson, students read the lyrics of the song as well as a handout that details its creation. Students respond to discussion questions from the handout.
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Fractions: Jewish Population of Europe during WWII
Students evaluate population maps and convert fractions to percentages. In this WWII lesson, students use statistics on the Holocaust to determine population loss and change. Students create their own math questions and answers using the...
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Taiko Drumming and Folktales - Activity 1
Students discuss how sound has been used throughout history and cultures, including present day in their own lives, through the study of Taiko Drums in this introductory lesson plan. Resource ideas are provided.
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Leaders and Commanders of WWII-Quiz #2
In this leaders and commanders of WWII worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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Indians at Arras
Students research the role played by Britsih Empire troops in the First World War. They analyze the natrue, origin and purpose of propaganda. Students watch the "Newsreel", they are asked to write down everything that they can infer...
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Asia Rising
High schoolers view a short film about the economies of Japan and Korea after World War II. They discuss their challenges and succeses in building the economy. They also identify human costs of ecomonic development in those countries.
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind
High schoolers examine conditions at state mental hospitals after World War II. They examine the treatment of patients and how to evaluate the credibility of sources. They write a short essay to complete the activity.
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You Either Know It or You Don't
For this research activity worksheet, learners use a research library or the Internet to find the answer to the quiz. Students answer 15 questions.
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News Watch
Students examine newspaper articles that deal with human rights issues, prejudice, ethnic wars, antisemitism, racism, and inequality.
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Scapegoating
Students examine how stereotypes, prejudices and discriminatory practices lead to individuals and groups being blamed for events. They are introduced to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
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Plants and Animals, Partners in Pollination
Students participate in multiple hands-on activities to explore reproduction and pollination. In groups, using a cotton swab and powder, students simulate being pollinators and plants. They name the parts of the flowers and the function...
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Armistice Day
In this Armistice Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey, and...
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Women's History: Clara Barton
Students investigate Clara Barton's contributions to society. In this Clara Barton lesson plan, students watch videos, listen to lectures, and conduct research regarding Clara Barton's life and her possible authorship of a Civil War...
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American Economics after WWII
Students analyze the American culture after WWII. Through a variety of activities, students gain an understanding of ecomonics and prosperity in the US following WWII.
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Baseball Saved Us Teacher’s Guide
Learners read the book "Baseball Saved Us" and respond to the story through writing activities. For this reading lesson, students create a chart of events which they predict will take place in the story. Learners then use their chart as...
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Unit on Gandhi and Ahimsa
Students explore the history of Gandhi and his viewpoint and example of nonviolence. In this World History lesson, students complete numerous research assignments and activities over the course of nine lessons to expand their knowledge...