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\nThe Search for Identity\n

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\nDiscover how writers express identity in their writing. Learners explore how issues of identity surface in the literature of minority writers. Scholars watch a video, read and discuss biographies, conduct research, engage in creative...\n
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\nRound and Round We Go — Exploring Orbits in the Solar System\n

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\nMath and science come together in this cross-curricular astronomy lesson plan on planetary motion. Starting off with a hands-on activity that engages the class in exploring the geometry of circles and ellipses, this lesson...\n
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\nJourney Through the Universe\n
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\nHow Far is Far?\n

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\nThe earth only revolves around one thing — and it's not any of your pupils. The lesson includes two activities dealing with the distance to the sun and the moon. First, scholars create a pin hole camera and use the rules of similar...\n
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\nGoing through a Phase\n

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\nIgnore the full moon, it's just a phase. Young scholars observe and record the moon during a full cycle before learning to predict future phases. Then the instructor leads a discussion on the other solar system objects that...\n
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\nComets: Bringers of Life?\n

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\nYoung scientists investigate the elements found in our solar system and then construct a model of a comet. They apply their new knowledge to the formation of the solar system. \n
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\nA Scale Model Solar System\n

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\nBetween the time scientists discovered Pluto and reclassified it as a dwarf planet, it did not even make one full revolution around the sun. In two activities, scholars investigate scale models and their properties. Pupils find that it...\n
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\nOur Solar System\n

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\nTake your class on a journey through our solar system. Learners explore each planet, from Mercury to Pluto, and discuss various features that differentiate one from another. They complete activities related to the topics and discuss the...\n
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\nUse Proportions - Problem Solving 17.5\n

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\nIn this proportions worksheet, 6th graders use the problem solving steps of understand, plan, solve and look back to solve a story problem using proportions.\n
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\n\"Vocab-u-lous!\n\n
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\nVocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab\n

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\nIn this vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words correspond to the theme of Memorial Day.\n
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\nA Salute to American Symbols\n

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\nStudents explore American symbols. In this reading and social studies lesson, students read literature regarding American symbols and describe the significance of the symbols as they research them in groups.\n
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\nModern-Day America\n

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\nYoung scholars remember the September 11 terrorist attacks. In this public memorials lesson, students research 20th century memorials. Young scholars then design their own memorials for the victims at the World Trade Center site.\n
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\nSculpture of the Twentieth Century\n

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\nEighth graders examine various 20th century artists and their sculptures. They view and analyze slides, compare/contrast the artists' styles, and create an original sculpture.\n
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\nWashington D.C.\n

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\nStudents research monuments in Washington, D.C. For this geography lesson, students research one monument and use the Internet to gather information. Students create a three-dimensional model of their monument.\n
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\nHonoring Memories: Memorial Day Lesson Plans\n

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\nMemorial Day lesson plans can help students understand the history of this holiday which honors those who died serving their country.\n
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\nA President's Vision: Lyndon Baines Johnson\n

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\nLearners take a closer look at the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, including the Great Society and the passage of the Voting Rights Act, through image analysis and primary source worksheets.\n
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\n\"Zebra\" by Chaim Potok\n

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\nCombine art and literature to teach greater themes and symbolic meaning. Using the plan outlined in this resource, expose your class to the story \"Zebra\" by Chaim Potok, conduct discussions about social issues and nicknames, and ask...\n
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\nGerunds and Infinitives\n

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\nFor this online interactive ESL grammar worksheet, students read a passage and fill in the blanks with the appropriate gerunds and infinitives from the answer bank. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nRevolutionary War Memorial\n

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\nYoung scholars create a memorial to honor Revolutionary War soldiers for the National Mall in Washington, D.C. They discuss the Revolutionary War.\n
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\nUnderstanding Social Commentary\n

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\nBy learning how to identify and understand social commentary students can flex their critical thinking skills.\n
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\nWildlife Animal Skulls\n

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\nYoung scholars observe skulls of wild animals and determine their characteristics for survival. They evaluate the skuylls to discover the diets, and if the animals were predators or prey. They complete worksheets on mystery skulls.\n
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\nThe Gulf War and its Consequences\n

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\nStudents study the historical background of Desert Storm/Desert Shield. They determine that not all Americans were in favor of the Gulf War and examine the Gulf War Syndrome. They discover that another possible cause pertains to...\n
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\nWar and the Media Press Freedom vs. Military Censorship\n

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\nStudents analyze the relationship between war and media. In this media awareness lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on freedom of the press and military censorship. Students participate in an activity connected...\n
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\nBreaking News English: Iraq War Protests in Washington DC\n

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\nIn this English activity, students read \"Iraq War Protests in Washington DC,\" and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.\n
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\nHistory.com: How Wwii and Vietnam Veterans Were Treated Differently\n

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\nWWII and Vietnam Veterans put their lives on the line for their country. But their treatment by government and civilians were completely different. [4:49]\n
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