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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the science and art of taxidermy, and research various biomes that could be depicted in museum displays. They synthesize their knowledge by creating dioramas that depict the diverse life forms typical of these biomes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the influence of bullies and map the social ecosystem of their schools. They create lifelines that compare baboon and human development and write an essay that considers the relationship between psychosocial development and progress. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine the kingdoms of West Africa during the Middle Ages. They label maps and identify Africa's physical features, simulate the trading of gold, buy and sell goods using cowrie shells, and participate in a cultural safari day. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students examine ecosystems that covered Illinois 200 years ago, investigate some living and non-living components of ecosystems, identify components of prairie system, create food webs, and observe human effects on environment. Lessons all on one page. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the impact the Atlantic Slave Trade had on Africa and the African people, through the analysis of literature and film. They identify the geographic regions of Africa and locate selected African countries, countries that are used as later case studies in the examination the legacy of slavery and colonialism Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students study the geographical structure of the continent of Africa. They discuss how and why there are so many tribes and kingdoms of Africa and dsicuss customs and traditions to determine how they come about in any ethnic group. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students use drama and poetry in their Geography class. In groups, they role play an interviewer or the interviewee in various plays that were presented to them. In their role, they must locate and label where the countries mentioned are or any other important historical event. To end the lesson, they review the large amount of vocabulary they were introduced to at the beginning of the lesson. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students perform activities to investigate the size of an adult African elephant. They locate examples of objects that are similar, in size, to the elephant. Students discuss ways the elephant helps in the forest. They create bar graphs with heights of elephants at various ages. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students discuss the size of adult African elephants after a demonstration on their height. They try to guess the animal of discussion based on clues given about their size and characteristics. As a class, they try to identify other items around the classroom or school that are as tall as the African elephant. Afterwards they compare the size of the adult elephant to a newborn. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students plan a pretend trip to the African continent choosing from several prominent places such as the Nile Delta, Mount Kilimanjaro or the Sahara Desert . In small groups, they form transportation, accommodation, packing, itinerary and customs committees to research information they need for the trip. Full Review »
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