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- 9th - 12th
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Students define the terms archaeology, geology, climatology, ecology, anthropology, ethnology and describe the primary tools and techniques that people use in each of the above fields. They draw inferences about the lives and cultures of people. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view a PowerPoint about Tibetan monks to help them explain the culture's world views, myths and religious beliefs. They investigate Navajo sand paintings and compare how they are similar to the Tibetan monks' artwork. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students discover the contributions of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Ruby Bridges in the Civil Rights Movement. Books and recordings are used to help students explain how important they were in the movement. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students examine the types of food eaten in India and Vietnam. They identify the eating habits of the two societies. They also compare the influences of thought and religion on food in these two countries. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read several articles about 'Kennewick Man' (9,000-year-old remains of a pre-Columbian Native American) and consider the controversy regarding the ethical handling of his remains. They debate the religious and scientific viewpoints. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students brainstorm a list of stereotypes associated with the Hispanic or Latin culture. In groups, they use the internet to research issues of importance to the Puerto Rican community. They focus on the cultures that speak Spanish and how ethnicity applies to various groups within the United States. To end the lesson, they read a poem and write their reflections. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine the different cultures and disabilities people face in their community. They discuss how they can become better citizens. They answer discussion questions to finish the lesson. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students are able to take information obtained from the various readings of primary and secondary sources and classroom discussions directed by the instructor and relate it to the student's curretn real life experiences. They connect the history of the readings with life experiences (e.g., very long walks, camping, hunger, thirst and the feat of being vulnerable among people they do not know) they have sensed! Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students learn about India and gain knowledge on culture and history. They reflect on population density and democracy and gain a basic understanding of India and building on the knowledge on the topic. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students study the conquest of Mexico and the role of La Llorona. They review the geographical locations of the Aztec civilization and present day Mexico. They compare and contrast an Aztec city and a Spanish city. They create a timeline of Spanish conquest including Dona Marina's role. They research her life and simulate a trial. Full Review »
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