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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the point of view of international visitors on American political and cultural institutions. They appreciate that literary documents can be entertaining as well as informative sources for historical researchers. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students view the PBS Masterpiece Theater's version of Oliver Twist. they compare Dicken's actual text to the screenplay and explore the challenges of adapting a novel to film. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students read the novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. In groups, they use the text to identify and describe family relationships in the book. Using this information, they compare and contrast how these relationships are related to the ones they see in everyday life. To end the lesson, they participate in a discussion on a topic given to them by their instructor. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students use the internet to discover the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution. In groups, they research the types of agricultural, textiles, mining and transportation changes. They relate these changes to the effect the human public had on the changes as well. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students compare and contrast the elements used in the 19th century British novel and those novels in American society today. In groups, they brainstorm what it might have been like to be a teenager growing up in England during the 19th century and compare it with the information they gather from the novel itself. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how posters can depict history and reflect societal issues of an era. They apply principles of poster art to create original posters reflecting society in 19th century England. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students identify some books that have become films. They make comparisons between books and films. They learn the advantages of books over films and the benefits of reading. They hold a debate supporting books versus movies. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how different countries deal with juvenile offenders. Using the internet, they research what offenses are punishable by death and how the laws protect students. They interview local authorities and discuss possible solutions to stop killing students convicted of crimes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students work in groups to complete a chart on a reading selection of a popular work containing stereotypical portrayals of Jews. They write journal entries comparing these stereotypes from five selected readings. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view the Masterpiece Theatre presentation of Oliver Twist. the lesson includes plot summaries of the three episodes as well as before and after viewing activities. In addition, there are discussion and activity suggestions to help students improve thinking skills. Full Review »
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