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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article in order to explore issues about the celebration of Columbus Day. They, working in groups, research the legacy of exploration and colonization. They use the research to create a first person narrative. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students gather information about Columbus' impact on the Americas. They use the information to determine whether or not a fictitious community should continue to recognize Columbus Day. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students explore the story of Christopher Columbus. The ships and the trip itself become the emphasis of their explorations. A computer drawing program is utilized to express their findings. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine information about how Columbus impacted the Americas. They role play as members of a fictitious community deciding whether to continue to celebrate Columbus Day. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students gather information on the impact Columbus had on America. They create a solution to a problem and share their response. They determine whether Columbus day should be observed or not. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students comprehend the types of activities needed to develop the four health related components of fitness, while discussing some facts about Columbus Day. They work in groups of four. Students gather at their stations with the other members of their group. They are given an informational sheet to test their knowledge on Christopher Columbus. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students explore the significance and meaning behind the celebration of Columbus Day. Through instructor lecture and demonstration, students identify some of the events and accomplishments associated Columbus's mission. Working in groups, students sing a song to help remember basic facts about Columbus. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine the effects of Christopher Columbus' exploration on the Native Americans using a reading theater and a carousel brainstorming activity. They use the Native American point of view to write a story about Columbus, create a character sketch of him and write a letters to find out more information about Columbus. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students study Columbus Day in relation to who discovered Canada. They complete a KWL about Canada and discuss Columbus Day as an American holiday. After viewing a video, they read articles of Christopher Columbus and work in groups to debate the arguments for their perspectives. Full Review »
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