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Students investigate the native Peruvian celebration of Inti Raymi (Festival of The Sun). The lesson provides sufficient background information about the holiday. Students compare the holiday to traditional American holidays.
What does a secret agent really do? After reading an article, students discover the connection between intelligence and espionage. Using the Internet, they will research the history and motivations of intelligence agencies throughout the world. They also will participate in a mock United Nations conference to discuss the relevance of government intelligence in the 21st century.
Students view a film about environmental issues. They discover how environmental degradation can lead to disease. They identify the relationship between population growth and the environment.
Students complete 45 multiple choice math word problems. In this math word problems lesson plan, students solve word problems on time, graphing, all four operations, money, and more.
In this characteristics worksheet, students complete activities about the characteristics of creatures they find at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Students complete 4 activities.
Students analyze monthly sea surface temperature data from the Pacific Ocean to determine if the period is an El Nino or a normal year. They recognize signs to see if there are any patterns that signal either occurrence. Satellite images are interpreted and conclusions are drawn from various maps.
Learners study what it is like to be poor. For this poverty lesson plan, students research and complete activities on poverty including Alpaca farmers, living on 50 pesos per day, and how to help those in need.
Students investigate the different kinds of mummies around the world. Using the internet, they examine a well-known mummy or mummy group and present images and facts to the class.
Students evaluate a forensic mystery involving an archaeological find. They view a video presentation of an investigation of skeleton that was buried and recently found in Illinois as well as the investigation of an ancient mummy found in Peru. They compare the methods used for each investigation and write a background story for one of the investigations.
For this ESL social studies worksheet, students collaborate with classmates to discuss and complete 5 pages of activities pertaining to the ancient civilization of the Incas.