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\nRegion, History, and the Novel: Is Resistance Futile?\n

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\nStudents read a novel related to their geographical area and \"Gone With The Wind\". Using the first novel, they use the internet to research one aspect from it and relate it to their location today. They create a Hyperstudio or PowerPoint...\n
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\nLatin America: Places and Regions\n

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\nSeventh graders create a Latin American portfolio in the form of a country presentation using PowerPoint software. They use their knowledge of geographic concepts to interpret maps, globes, charts, diagrams, and timelines.\n
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\nCultural America\n

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\nSeventh graders investigate the cultural differences that can be found in America. They discuss what it means to be called an American. The patterns of migration to America are discussed with the use of maps and geographical terms....\n
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\nExploring Race Through Literature\n

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\nProvide your class with an opportunity to examine race through a variety of literary works. They read and analyze a chosen poem, interview, speech, or story describing race in America. They then use key words from the original work to...\n
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\nFolk and Popular Culture \n

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\nGood enough for a college class, this resources discusses multiple aspects pertaining to the issues with globalization and the differences between pop and folk culture. It defines major terminology, provides concrete examples, and...\n
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\nHow Has Colonialism Led to Multilingualism in Africa\n

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\nPrepare yourself for a top-notch presentation on colonialism in Africa! Discussed are the reasons for African multilingualism. Maps and a country-by-country look at various colonists that made their mark on the African continent are...\n
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\nKosovo: A Thousand Year Old Border Conflict\n

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\nStudents present proposals and negotiate with other representatives to bring lasting peace to the area through a simulated \"Summit Conference.\"\n
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\nMardi Gras—Secondary\n

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\nAdd a little glitter to your Mardi Gras celebration with a packet that includes information about the history of Mardi Gras. It also provides information about how different communities celebrate the holiday, as well as templates for...\n
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\nWord Play\n

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\nStudents examine the history of Chinese American artist Xu Bing. For this multicultural lesson, students collaborate in small groups to identify letters in the artist's work, and brainstorm how they would create their own images from...\n
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\nThe Dangers of Illiteracy\n

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\nStudents consider a fictional situation in which literacy could spell the difference between life and death. They apply their knowledge of how reading empowers people by creating a literacy program that addresses the special needs of a...\n
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\nSpanish & Chicano English\n

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\nLearners examine the history of Spanish in what is now the United States. They examine the current language status of the Hispanic population. Students are able to characterize Spanglish and Chicano English. They examine some features...\n
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\nA History of Journal Writing\n

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\nStudents articulate their prior knowledge concerning the purposes of journal writing. They explore what function journal writing has fulfilled for various cultures and peoples. Students read and analyze various journal entries by famous...\n
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\nCountry Project\n

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\nGive your young learners the chance to discover more about countries in their world community with a research project. Class members write reports on an assigned country and include such major features as geography, important historical...\n
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\n\"Indigenous\n\n
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\nIndigenous People Day\n

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\nDo you know why we celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People? Did you even know we celebrate this day? After reading a short passage about this international celebration, scholars answer true or false questions,...\n
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\nWeather and Dialect\n

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\nWhat's the difference between an accent and a dialect? Examine the difference between the two with your scholars. In groups, they compile a dialect dictionary. They interview adults to gather information about accents and ethnic words....\n
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\nWord Play\n

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\nLearners examine the Japanese folktale, Monkeys Grasp for the Moon. In this multicultural literature lesson, students discuss the theme of the folktale. Learners choose animal folktales from other Asian cultures for comparison.\n
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\nMiddle schoolers explore the work of Xu Bing. In this visual arts lesson, students examine the art piece \"Monkeys Grasp for the Moon\" and compare it to the Buddhist folktale on which it is based. Middle schoolers create animated flip...\n
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\nChinese New Year: Paper Lanterns Lesson Plan\n

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\nFirst graders examine a typical Chinese New Year celebration. As a class, they identify the traditions and values used and discuss how they are unique to China. To end the lesson, they take measurements to make their own paper lantern...\n
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\nThe Banking Mouse\n

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\nFirst graders learn about another culture and its language.  In this Spanish instructional activity, 1st graders listen to a Cuban folktale.  Students identify the Spanish words. Students reread the story independently....\n
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\nCauses of the Civil War: Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850 and Kansas Nebraska Act\n

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\nHow did the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act contribute to the growing tensions that led to the Civil war? To better understand the events that led to the Civil War, young historians engage in a...\n
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\nLouisiana and Canada: Understanding Acadian Cultural connections\n

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\nNinth graders investigate why Acadians moved to Lousiana.  In this geography lesson, 9th graders research the migration of Acadian to Louisiana and how that influenced the culture.  Students analyze a list of cultural and...\n
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\nOld Hickories\n

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\nStudents analyze historical events to develop a historical perspective. In this critical analysis lesson, students read excerpts, primary sources and other materials in order to understand the Native American Removal that occurred during...\n
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\nPolitical and Cultural Road to the American Revolution\n

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\nLearners examine the Declaration of Independence. For this Revolutionary War lesson, students use primary sources to analyze how the creation of the Declaration of Independence lead to the development of the United States as an...\n
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\nAfrican Mask\n

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\nLearners make masks. In this African art lesson plan, students review background information about African art and the use of masks. Learners use geometric shapes and other designs to create their masks.\n
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