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107 Thoreau henry david Lesson Plans
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine a variety of songs, poems, and books exploring and analyzing the theme of self reliance and being true to one's self. They write a poem, essay, or letter that captures their true spirit and individuality and then they present this to the class using music, video, collages, or any other media source of their choice that demonstrates their personality and individuality. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use different pieces of music and writings to explore the theme of self-reliance and individuality. After viewing a video clip, they discuss how the images made them feel. They keep a writing journal to evaluate their own progress through this topic. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the history of the National parks. In groups, they discuss the concepts of conservation and preservation. They discuss the use of natural resources and how some are renewable and non-renewable. To end the lesson, they research the role of Gifford Pinchot and the Hetch-Hetchy controversy and discuss with the class. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students have a basic comprehension of transcendentalism and a familiarity with the principal propenents of the philosophy. They recognize of the unique role played by Concord, MA in the dispersion of transcendentalism. Studnets show an appreciation of the importance of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau as writers. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and discuss excerpts from the writings of Henry David Thoreau, Frederick Douglass and Sarah Parker Redmond. They compare and contrast the views of the three abolitionists concentrating on the experiences and reasons for speaking out against slavery. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study the Gandhian philosophy. They define certain elements such as power, beauty and discuss what they know about the struggle for independence in India. Finally students collaborate to discuss Gandhian principles to extend to their own lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students brainstorm reasons that the United States has gone to war throughout its history. They are explained that historically our country has gone to war based on the interplay of several key factors. Students identify the factors that have historically led Americans to war, and the ways in which these factors have interacted to influence the decision to go to war. Full Review »
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