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- 6th
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Students practice four different cultural or traditional (folk) dances and participate in whole-class and small-group discussions that invite critical thinking to draw inferences. Students choose specific countries or regions to research, examining their histories, geographies, climates, governments, economics, cultures and arts. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students view various examples of homes by Robert Harris. In groups, they describe how houses are different in various climates around the world. Individually, they use one artifact from their own home and research its significance in their family or community history. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students examine the racial inequality that existed in the United States before the Civil Rights Movement. After listening to song lyrics and viewing photographs, they discover the importance of the movement in helping society move toward equality. They write essays and speak orally about their views on the movement and their empathy for African-Americans. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the use of feathers within the Native American culture. students bring feathered items from home and discuss the use of feathers. Using a digital camera, students take turns photographing items brought to class. Students write ways their families use feathers and create a large dreamcatcher. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students research early mining in California. They study the "placer method" for mining gold, which is surface mining that does not involve tunneling. They examine what it was like for the early miners to pan for gold with simple tools in 1848 and 1849 in California. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students are introduced to the past and present cultures of the Anishinabe/Ojibwe people, the tribe's original and contemporary locations, and the meanings and history of their different names. The class then researches together the topic of historical migration of the Anishinabe/Ojibwe, and the lesson culminates with group research projects focusing on different aspects of the culture and traditions of this tribe. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students read folktales from different cultures. Using a map, they discover the location of specific cultures. Students create their own story which explains their family heratige. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students are introduced to the topic of traditions. They examine the traditions and cultures of the Tlingit, Lakota and Cherokee Native American groups. Using their language, they practice saying a few words to each other and identify the similiarities and differences between the three groups. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students view pictures of various women from Santa Clara County history. They discuss the occupational roles of the women and try to identify occupational roles they are familiar with. They answer questions on a Bio Brief worksheet and create bumper stickers of women's roles in World History. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students review the natural history of killer whales in the British Columbia. The teacher uses a powerpoint slide presentation. The students review the three types of killer whales. The classification of cetaceans in the world of mammals is covered looking at physical features. Full Review »

