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- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students read excerpts from the works of naturalists Henry David Thoreau and David Brower, then write about and share their own beliefs regarding wilderness, technology, progress, success and independent thinking. They compose their own credo. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students are introduced to non-violent ways to solve disagreements with others. In groups, they analyze the ways Martin Luther King, Gandhi and Thoreau shared their views in non-violent ways. They complete a sketch of the life of each man and read an excerpt from each man's writings. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students discover the interaction of American Literature, politics and the environmental movement. They explore the changing concept and philosophy of wilderness, and explain the development of The National Park System. They read sections of Thoreau, Muir, Abbey and Emerson with a set of questions for the students to develop their own essays. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 11th
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Students identify and analyze themes in Henry David Thoreau's Walden and discuss how recurring instances of themes convey a particular point of view. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students view photographs and listen to a poem to determine why John Muir and others decided that it was important to set aside land for national parks in the United States. They complete a three-Venn diagram to note similarities and differences between the three resources. They discuss the reasons the national parks were established. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students explore philosophy of Thoreau, and connect Thoreau's philosophy with Civil War, Reconstruction and Westward expansion, as well as philosophy of American Indian and Romanticism. They then contemplate their own existence, contemplate existence of their own place (community), and discuss how literature connects and reflects both times in which it was written, as well as modern times. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students explore the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau. Students watch a slide show on Henry David Thoreau. They visit a quiet, tranquil location and observe nature. After reading and discussing Thoreau's works, students create a portfolio of writings, digital photography and original drawings documenting their experiences with nature. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a series of lessons about the works of Thoreau. They conduct readings from text provided by the teacher and, then reflect upon the form and content of the writing in class discussion. They attempt to model Thoreau by using critical and creative observation skills. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students understand how Thoreau can serve as both inspiration and model for the investigation of home places. They explore ways to become better observers of natural and cultural history. Students find out how to connect with their community- home, school, town and people. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students are awaken to their surroundings. They gain a greater access of how their city was formed. Students assess the human impact on the land. They comprehend the cultural diversity of the city. Full Review »
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