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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the five themes of geography as they develop a visual aid for younger students as they celebrate African American History Month. They investigate the political, geographic, economic, and social aspects of the continent of Africa. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students review and discuss what they read about North American architecture. They then study images of North and south American architecture and make comparisons Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students focus on the geography of the countries of South America. Using a map, they identify the European countries who claimed the South American countries and research the influences they had on South America. To end the lesson, they write an essay about the South American country they want to live in with supporting details. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students create commercials that promote travel to South American countries in this middle-level lesson for the Social Studies classroom. The lesson suggests using educational software including MS Word, MS Powerpoint, and MS Publisher. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the role spirituals have played in African American history and religion. They examine Harriet Tubman's use of spirituals in her work for the Underground Railroad. They explore the continuing power of the spiritual in the Civil Rights Movement. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine how people have contributed to American history, regardless of culture, race or religion. They develop a sense of pride for their own efforts, as well as for the efforts of others. They also study how to work both independently and in a group. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students analyze various American History topics which concern human rights. They research the topics and analyze the sources for bias or stereotype. They decide and discuss whether or not any human right were violated in each particular instance. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students compare and contrast a day in the life of a slave on a rural and urban plantation. In groups, they brainstorm the various activities completed by the slaves. To end the lesson, they examine the differences between African Americans living in Ohio verses South Carolina. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students analyze the connections between African history and their current environment. They investigate the importance of music and dance in religion. Finally, students investigate the connection between the music of African slaves and the music of today. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students develop definitions for freedom, unity, progress, and responsibility, as they relate to American history. They read and discuss an informational handout, participate in a class discussion, and create an illustration of one of the themes. Full Review »
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