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- 6th - 8th
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Students demonstrate understanding of basic facts about Christopher Columbus and different theories regarding his background. They try to solve the mystery of Christopher Columbus' background and write an essay offering their own opinion. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students identify the similarities and differences between different maps and globes. Individually, they create a map of their classroom along with a compass rose. They also practice reading maps as a class and finding specific locations. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students brainstorm on topics of personal interests that relate to social issues and take a consensus to narrow down the topics to one that the group can agree upon. They then utilize a wide range of telecommunication resources to research their topics of choice. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the events surrounding the Holocaust in World War II. After viewing a clip from "The War", they work together in groups to research the various responses from governments on the tradegy. To end the lesson, they write a journal entry about how to remember the victims and support the survivors. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students create a storyboard of the three American Indian language groups showing the geography of where they lived and how they adapted to the environment. They compare European and American Indian views of nature and explain how these ideas caused conflicts. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students complete the list of vocabulary words and terms and complete the Quick Facts section of a website and answer questions using 2 or 3 sentences from the worksheet about rock art. They then have their names sent to the website and have them read the Quick Facts section. Full Review »
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- 1st - 9th
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Students study the history of tapestries. They design medieval-style tapestries of their own and study the role of art in modern culture. Tapestry template included. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students identify core social studies subjects. They discuss key issues from twentieth century American history of the social studies and identify key social studies concepts taught at elementary grade levels. They modify this activity to work with elementary social studies students. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students identify activities that promote social studies education and enjoy an international food tasting session. On food item sheets, they write the origins of the various food items. On a laminated world map, each cook circles the country where their recipe originated. Students discuss when holding such activities might be appropriate and what factors must be considered. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the Native American tribes from Virginia and assess their contributions and mistreatment by European settlers. In groups, they research the tribes divided by centuries, beginning with 1600. Among topics they research are the name and location of the tribe and interesting cultural information. Students organize their information into Powerpoint presentations. Full Review »
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