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\nBaga Drum\n

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\nStudents examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design and...\n
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\nSocial Studies: War and the Media\n

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\nStudents examine the impact of the media on various wars, especially the Iraq and Vietnam wars. By examining cartoons and popular music as primary sources, they suggest motivations for the conflicts and propose reasons for public...\n
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\n\"Hispanics\n\n
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\nHispanics in Indianapolis\n

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\nEighth graders explore the history of the Indianapolis Hispanic Community and create an illustrated timeline of Hispanics in Indianapolis beginning from 1870 and ending in 1999, while exploring local social issues of the past and present.\n
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\n\"Pictures\n\n
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\nPictures Telling Stories\n

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\nLearners see the importance of primary sources in the study of history, but also the limitations of relying only on primary sources of taking the money, as it were, at face value.\n
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\n\"Money\n\n
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\nMoney Talks\n

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\nStudents move from fact finding to interpretation as they examine paper money from the time of the American Revolution. In the final exercise, they use the issue dates of the bills to construct a chronology of political changes during...\n
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\n\"Hoosier\n\n
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\nHoosier Artists\n

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\nStudents examine the paintings of various Indiana artists. Using the internet, they relate the landscapes shown to the history of the state and how it affected Native Americans. Using the information they gathered, they write story...\n
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\nRead \"El Corrido de Gregorio Cortez\"Americo Paredes version\n

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\nStudents see examples of other types of written stories. They are introduced to the ballad in literature. Students obtain ideas for their own family story. They discuss how ballads can relate true stories through music. Students discuss...\n
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\n\"Compositional\n\n
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\nCompositional Techniques: Are There Similarities Between\n

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\nStudents recognize how chromatic scales create tension and pentatonic scales create relaxation as compositional techniques used to create tonality. Also, students aurally recognize the use of mixed or alternating meter as a means of...\n
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\n\"Shange's\n\n
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\nShange's Novel Betsey Brown & Jazz\n

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\nStudents read a work of fiction and investigate literary values and structure of the work. They demonstrate understanding of the family values, cultural and historical context of the novel;\n
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\n\"Dinosaurs\n\n
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\nDinosaurs Were Real!\n

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\nPupils investigate the history of dinosaurs, as real animals. For this dinosaur lesson plan, students examine basic concepts that help them understand the history of all life. Included in this article is information on the world of the...\n
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\nJAPAN, IMAGES A PEOPLE\n

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\nStudents interpret Japanese and American paintings; evaluate paintings as sources of cultural and historical information\n
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\nThe Westward Movement\n

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\nYoung scholars study the westward movement through examining stamps. In this westward movement lesson plan, students draw conclusions, determine cause and effect relationships and examine the westward movement of the United States by...\n
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\nThe Poetry and Prose of Langston Hughes\n

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\nEleventh graders discover the poetry of Langston Hughes. In this social issues lesson plan, 11th graders experience the views of Langston Hughes. Students read Hughes' poetry and discuss the basic theme. Students evaluate the political,...\n
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\nNow I See You... The Changing Perception of Women\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine the changing view of women during the 20th century. Using art, literature and music, they identify the various perceptions used throughout history. They also predict what women's' perceptions are going to be in the...\n
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\nTeaching With the Power of Objects\n

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\nStudents define value of an object. In this value lesson plan, students identify reasons for collecting objects, compile a personal inventory of items they find valuable, and then define why those items are valuable to them. In step two...\n
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\nPlaying Historical Detective: Great Grandmother's Dress and Other Clues to the Life and Times of Annie Steel\n

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\nLearners draw conclusions about an mystery person based on documents and artifacts provided. In this drawing conclusions lesson, students become detectives by reading and analyzing evidence provided. This lesson includes information on...\n
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\nBuilding Bridges: Living in a Diverse Society\n

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\nStudents participate in various activities that help them build esteem, and explore racism. In this multicultural lesson plan, Students increase their awareness of, and appreciation for, cultural differences and similarities. This...\n
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\n\"Famous\n\n
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\nFamous People and Cultural Diffusion\n

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\nLearners use the internet to identify cultural traditions throughout the world. In groups, they examine each culture and determine the effect they had on life in the United States. They use this information to write a family history...\n
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\n\"Bob\n\n
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\nBob Dylan\n

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\nIn this Bob Dylan worksheet, students read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.\n
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\n\"Poetry\n\n
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\nPoetry of the City\n

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\nStudents explore Walt Whitman and about poetry. Most importantly, it teach them that poetry is something anyone can write and encourage them to tell the story of their own community in verse\n
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\nUnderstanding Folklife and Folklore\n

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\nStudent examine the basic characteristics of folklore. In this folklore instructional activity, learners complete activities to identify two kinds of folk, folk groups, and folklife. Students list daily activities in their home, identify...\n
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\nThe Other Side of Paradise\n

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\nEleventh graders explore the life and writing of F. Scott Fitzgerald. They examine the youth culture of the 1920's and compare it to their own. They practice using some of the biographer's or archivist's tools for studying a person.\n
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\nPresenting Your Community\n

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\nMiddle schoolers research the history of a notable building and prepare a Power Point presentation to be used on the online scrapbook. They research the location of the building in the community, the architectural style and the date of...\n
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\nReading Images: Maconaquah\n

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\nStudents examine a portrait of Maconaquah and compose a list of things they observe about her. They look at her age, clothing, jewelry, and her emotions based on her facial expression. Conclusions are drawn as they \"read\" the pictures...\n
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