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\nExploring Borderlands\n

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\nWhat motivated Europeans to explore the New World, and what effects did their exploration have on Native American populations? The second installment of a 16-part American Passages series prompts pupils to watch a video and read several...\n
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\nThe Mystery of Machu Picchu\n

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\nMake the exploration of Machu Picchu a real adventure with these innovative lessons.\n
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\nHow the Aztecs Influenced History\n

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\nStudy the Aztecs to help your learners discover the importance of understanding history.\n
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\nWhy Did Transatlantic Slavery Exist?\n

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\nLooking for a quick introduction to the transatlantic slave trade? A student-produced presentation outlines the history behind European involvement in the triangle trade.\n
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\nAbstract Painting - Inspired By Textiles\n

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\nSixth graders compare and contrast various forms of artistic expression. They create an abstract painting.\n
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\nTurning Tomato\n

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\nDid you know that tomatoes are the world’s most popular fruit? Did you know that tomatoes are related to the deadly nightshade plant? Using red plates and brads, your researchers record tomato facts on a pie chart and create a Turning...\n
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\nSouth America Vocabulary\n

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\nIn this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the statements about South America and complete them with 10 words from the word bank.\n
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\nSouth America Challenge\n

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\nIn this South America facts worksheet, students read the statements about South America and select the best choice to complete the 10 statements.\n
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\nRomans of the New World\n

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\nWho were the Iroquois, and how did they compare with the Romans? Attached is a three-page article and a set of accompanying questions. Only four questions are included, but you could require your readers to write two or three...\n
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\nSixth Grade Reading Test\n

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\nIn this reading activity, 6th graders answer multiple choice questions about passages they read, word parts, and more. Students complete 25 problems.\n
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\nMeso-America\n

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\nStudents will identify and locate Central and South America and their countries and features, as well as Meso-American civilizations. Students will compare civilizations and discuss voyages of relevant explorers.\n
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\nHISTORICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ANALYSIS\n

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\nStudents examine a variety of maps and documents to identify physical and cultural features of neighborhoods, cities, states, and countries, to explain the historical migration of people, expansion and disintegration of empires, and the...\n
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\nPoverty Point Earthworks: Louisiana's Ancient Inhabitants\n

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\nStudents research the prehistoric earthworks site at Poverty Point, Louisiana. They compare the Louisiana artifacts and structure to the remains and knowledge of other ancient cultures. They present their research to the class.\n
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\nSelf-Portrait Unit - Lesson #1\n

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\nFourth graders create self-portraits using artistic elements found in Hispanic culture and, specifically, the art of Frida Kahlo. The lesson can be adapted for any culture/country and requires an outside person with cultural knowledge.\n
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\nTHE PEANUT WIZARD\n

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\nStudents read information about George Washington Carver and outline the information. They are given peanuts in the shell, students examine them and eat them. Students discuss the following questions: Why did George Washington Carver...\n
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\nThe Peanut Wizard\n

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\nYoung scholars investigate the history of the peanut. In this social studies lesson, students read the book A Pocket Full of Goobers and examine the a peanut. Young scholars discuss the peanut's characteristics and take notes on an...\n
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\nCome On Over To Maya Place\n

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\nFifth graders analyze the Mayan culture. In this Mayan culture lesson plan, 5th graders study the Mayan culture noting similarities and differences between the Mayan culture and their own. Students examine hieroglyphic writing and the...\n
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\nWorld History Fall Final: Ancient History to the American Revolution\n

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\nA variety of topics and activities make up this presentation, which prompts viewers to answer questions from the Stone Age to the American Revolution. Note: You may find some slides more useful and pertinent than others.\n
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\nIncan Artifacts - Clay Pottery Lesson\n

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\nStudents study Incan artifacts found at an online database and create samples using clay pottery and paint.\n
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\nCulture Clash: New World Meets Old\n

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\nSixth graders explore the history of Christopher Columbus.  For this World History lesson, 6th graders research facts about Christopher Columbus.  Students write their own opinion about Columbus's background focusing on three...\n
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\nPeru History\n

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\nStudents gain an understanding of Peru's history. They analyze how specific ideas and beliefs have had an effect on a particular period of time and they trace the route of the Spanish Conquistadors on a map of Peru.\n
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\nIntroduction to the Panpipe\n

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\nStudents examine the panpipe and the cultures that use them in their music. They view photos of Peru and Bolivia and discuss their cultures, listen to recordings of music that includes the panpipe, and construct a panpipe using PVC...\n
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\nFoil Tooled Masks\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the process of mask-making. Using different cultures, they examine how masks have changed over time and identify the reason for them. They create their own mask with tooling foil and decorate them using...\n
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\nExplorers\n

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\nFor this Explorers study guide worksheet, students respond to 3 questions regarding Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Columbus, Magellan, Cortez, Pizarro, Drake, and Cartier. Answers are included.\n
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