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World Health Organization

Sun Protection

For Teachers K - 6th
Primary graders become sun scientists and conduct experiments to learn about the beneficial and harmful effects of the sun and UV radiation. They also investigate their personal sunburn danger zones and learn about how to protect...
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Cornell University

Fruity Math

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Nothing sounds more delicious than fruity math! Young mathematicians solve fraction and multiplication word problems about berries, grapes, and more. 
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Tennessee State Library & Archives

Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A picture can speak 1000 words. Scholars research the Vietnam War through the lens of a camera. Examining photos from the collection of Christopher D. Ammons allows open interpretation of life during one of America's darkest conflicts....
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Curated OER

Show, Don't Tell: Details to Make Writing Come Alive

For Teachers 6th - 9th
After each of three viewings of a 45-second video, aspiring writers employ vivid adjectives and precise, strong verbs to "show, don't tell." First they compose a single sentence, then three, and finally a five-sentence paragraph. Repeat...
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Curated OER

Animal Adjectives

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this reading and writing worksheet, students read 3 stories about farm animals that have acted intelligently or even heroically. Students think of 2 adjectives that describe the animal in the story and write them on the lines.
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Curated OER

Literary Response and Analysis Theme Literature

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Analyze the central idea or literary theme found in a series of quotes from the Shakespearean play, Hamlet. For literary analysis, learners paraphrase excerpts from the play and then identify the characters' motivations for their speech.
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PPT
Curated OER

Eisenhower's Foreign Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Good for setting the context for 20th century foreign policy issues, these slides describe key points in Latin America, the Middle East, the Far East, and Europe. US or World History classes will appreciate the concise list on each...
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Curated OER

The Declaration of War Against Japan and Just War Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the attack on Pearl Harbor and how it changed the history of the United States. After watching a video from "The War", they discuss the characteristics of a "just war" and identify the laws in international warfare. ...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Adverbs

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students develop a definition of the role/function of adverbs. Specifically students articulate that adverbs modify verbs by telling how something is done, when something is done, where something is done, or modify adverbs or adjectives.
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Curated OER

War Fair

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students gather a general understanding of terms related to international rules of warfare and human rights, then discuss hypothetical applications of those rules. They write letters expressing their opinion on the current application of...
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Curated OER

Mock Tribunal in Action

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students role-play as members of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. They participate as members of the prosecution, defense, and other parties involved with the trial of alleged war criminals.
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Curated OER

Geologic Time Scale II

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students research the geologic time scales and the appearance of animals and plants during these eras. They complete a chart indicating the era, period and major events.
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Stanford University

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read, discuss, and view a Powerpoint on the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. In this Gulf of Tonkin Resolution lesson plan, students research the resolution and then answer short answer questions about it.
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Curated OER

Social Studies: Lesson 2

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the beginning of Communism.  In this World History lesson, students exhibit their knowledge of Communism and the Marshall Plan through completion of a map activity.
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Curated OER

Afghanistan Today: Civil War and Human Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They analyze the role of religion and cultural identity in shaping governments. They also examine the United States foreign policy.
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Curated OER

Afghanistan and Its Neighbors: Model Summit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They discover the role of religion and cultural identity in the war in Afghanistan. They explore the arguments for and and against...
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Curated OER

Taming Terrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore different organizations working to stop terrorism. They examine international summits and their recommendations. They participate in a debate about the effectiveness of the measures proposed.
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Curated OER

Crash of Flight 111

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars identify the locations on a map of the airplane crashes discussed in this lesson. After watching a video, they discuss the importance of an investigation after a plane crash. They use the same information as the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Gallery Scavenger Hunt for U.S. History

For Students 8th - 9th
In this U. S. historical facts worksheet, students participate in identifying the various leaders being described, identify places described in detail and fill out a map by following the directions given.
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Curated OER

Make War, Not Love?

For Students 7th - 10th
For this war worksheet, students complete 4 activities that address war terminology and opinions.
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Curated OER

Let It Snow!

For Students 7th - 9th
In this let it snow worksheet, students, with a partner, read and discuss nine questions about sports to start a conversation and then fill in ten blanks in ten sentences associated with snow phrases.
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Curated OER

World AIDS Day

For Students 5th - 10th
For this World AIDS Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey, and...
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Curated OER

Sweet Magnolia Book Questions

For Students 5th - 6th
In this literature unit learning exercise, students read the book Sweet Magnolia and answer seven short answer questions based upon the text.
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Women's History: Clara Barton

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate Clara Barton's contributions to society. In this Clara Barton lesson plan, students watch videos, listen to lectures, and conduct research regarding Clara Barton's life and her possible authorship of a Civil War...

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