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- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students explore art during the Renaissance period through the use of math. They solve word problems based upon historic documents of Renaissance Italy which contain real life situations, currencies and formulas. Students discover both art and math history as they read given story problems. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students study the character sketches in Chaucer's Prologue to the Canterbury Tales. They discuss the biography of Sir Thomas-a-Becket and his historical significance in the Medieval Era. They define a pilgrimage and brainstorm why people would go on a pilgrimage then and now. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students begin the lesson by locating cities and other points of interest in the ancient world. In groups, they use the internet to research the types of ships used during this time period and discuss the reasons why trade was used. They research an city or area on their own to identify the social, political and economic functions of the society. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students explore, experiment and analyze the ancient practice of searching for water, metal or other objects called dowsing. They experiment to see if dowsing really works and incorporates scientific methods to test the theory over and over again. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students familiarize themselves with antisemitism and the ideology of Nazism. They explore prejudice and discrimination throughout World War II. They analyze Nazi rise to power and evaluate the effects of Kristallnacht. They examine treatment and transportation methods within the ghettos. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th
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Students discuss the events leading up to antisemitic behavior in Europe during World War II. Through various activities, students acquaint themselves with the political ideology of Nazism and assess responsibility for the Holocaust. Materials to complete this unit are included. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explore the needs of people with diverse interest while reading The Devil in Vienna. Working as a class, students read the novel, The Devil in Vienna. They participate in class discussions and activities that aid in their develop of sensitivity to the diverse needs of others. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 12th
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Students create a sonnet based on teh style of Francesco Petrarch. They research the life of Petrarch and identify the importance of his works and their influence on the Renaissance. After reading several sonnets, students create their on in the Petrarchian style. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate Aesop's Fables and how they influenced the culture of Ancient Greece. They research five different fables and reflect upon the morals of the stories and state how they influenced the practices of the Greek in writing. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students read and discuss a letter written by an Army officer from Delaware to the President of Delaware during the American Revolution. They examine paintings depicting the Battle of Bunker Hill and the attack upon the Chew House. Afterwards, they compose a letter to the school principal requesting an item that is needed to improve the school. Full Review »
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