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Life in Ancient Greece

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore ancient history and everyday life of ancient Greece. Learners will use Internet resources to research the culture of ancient Greece in order to complete worksheets regarding the topic. Topics include home, clothing, marriage,...
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Test Your Research Skills-- You Either Know It Or You Don't! 3

For Students 5th - 6th
For this research worksheet, learners use Internet searches or a research library to find answers to 15 questions about a variety of subjects.
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Reading: The Ancient Olympic Games

For Students 5th - 6th
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about the ancient Olympic games. Students answer 9 true and false questions.
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Homer's Odyssey: The Original Incredible Journey

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders read excerpts from Homer's Odyssey and apply the concepts to their own life odyssey. They write a biographical essay based on major turning points in that person's life.
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students complete vocabulary and reading activities for Paulo Coehlo's The Alchemist. In this reading and vocabulary instructional activity, students review vocabulary for the text and read sections of the story. Students answer...
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From Fact To Fiction: Moby Dick

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine what makes a tragic hero and whether Captain Ahab fits the criteria.  For this literature lesson, engage in group discussions and examine Captain Ahab from the novel Moby Dick. They will then engage in a debate and...
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A Fairy Tale: Italian Folklore

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students work in groups to write an original fairy tale in Italian. They research the components of a fairy tale, compare and contrast fairy tales with myths and follow an outline to write a complete, 15-20 page fairy tale.
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Project Food, Land & People

Loco for Cocoa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a time line and map about how chocolate traveled the world. In this chocolate lesson plan, students also create and taste chocolate.
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Breaking News

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers organize a newspaper article using a worksheet that helps them study the vocabulary of news articles. They write newspaper articles about mythical creatures invading contemporary Los Angeles.
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Geometry and Islam: Religious Beliefs Made Visual

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the importance of geometric patterns in Muslim countries. Using cutout patterns, they replicate the designs seen in Islam and color them. They put their completed designs on a bulletin board to show to the school.
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Spacecraft Launched on Mission to Pluto

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students read a news article about a space mission being launched to the planet Pluto. They study the necessary vocabulary and complete an anticipation guide of questions which they revisit after they read the article.
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Christmas Symbols Vocabulary

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Christmas worksheet, students read 10 words in a word bank that pertain to Christmas symbols. Students match each word to its definition.
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Solar System Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this solar system vocabulary skills worksheet, learners match the 13 solar system-related names and terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.
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Solar System Crossword

For Students 4th - 6th
In this solar system crossword puzzle learning exercise, students use the 13 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
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Solar System Challenge

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solar system learning exercise, learners complete 13 multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their knowledge of the solar system.
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Ancient Greece Unit Test

For Students 6th - 10th
In this World History learning exercise, students answer various question types on a test on Ancient Greece. Students select the correct word to fill in blanks, circle letters for the best answer, and complete five essay or short answer...
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Literature of the Ancient World

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The literature of the ancient world can provide a motivating way for students to explore history.
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Doctor Faustus Quiz

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Marlowe's Dr. Faustus. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Teaching Mythology Lessons in a Creative Way

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The key to understanding mythology can lie in finding lesson plans that hook students on this fascinating part of history.
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The Epic Poem in History

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Teachers can help students understand the connection between epic poetry and modern stories and songs.
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Celebrations: Hanukkah

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Connect reading comprehension strategies with the traditions of Hanukkah with an informative lesson plan. As learners read about the history of Hanukkah, the significance of the menorah, and the ways Hanukkah is celebrated today, they...
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Veni, Vidi, Vici

For Teachers 3rd
Students participate in a Roman festival to complete a unit on Roman Civilization. In this Roman Civilization lesson plan, students learn about Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, the Mediterranean Region, and more. Students share what they...
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Brown Bagging with Short Stories

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in a study of short story elements, applying their knowledge and understanding to a selection of short stories.  In this short stories lesson, students read five short story selections, identifying conflict, plot,...
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Valentine's Day Quiz

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Is Valentine's Day about more than hearts and candy? Learners answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of Valentine's Day in an interactive worksheet.

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