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Poland's Next Step
Students investigate the history of Poland. They explore various Polish historical websites, explore an interactive online map of Polish cities, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about Poland.
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City Desk with Malcolm X
High schoolers view a film about civil rights and the role Malcolm X played in the civil rights movement. They create a timeling about the events that occured from segregation to integration. They discuss discrimination as well.
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I Have to Change!? The Role of the Adolescent in the Family
Sixth graders examine the changes occuring during adolescents using children's literature. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the various roles they play in their family. In groups, they use excerpts of plays from Shakespeare to...
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The Story Of American Freedom
High schoolers investigate the concept of American freedom with the use of primary sources of images in order to derive meaning. The images are used to inspire research and writing about historical scenes. The writing and analysis of the...
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The History of Your Chicago River
Students examine the history of the Chicago River. In groups, they identify the problems of the watershed and develop possible solutions. As a class, they examine the importance of the river to the Chicago area by reading a story. To...
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Must Know Words for Spelling
In this spelling worksheet, students learn key words that are must knows for spelling. There are about three hundred words and cover words from A to Z.
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CTBS Vocabulary Practice #2
In this vocabulary practice worksheet, students identify synonyms and antonyms, correctly complete of a sentence, and pick the word that best fits in two separate sentences. Students answer twenty five multiple choice questions.
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Weather
In this science worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of weather and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Etymology1 Word Search Puzzle
In this word search learning exercise, students locate 30 words given in the word box. Students find the words in a puzzle consisting of 15 rows and 35 columns.
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American Revolution: Case Studies
Young scholars examine the climate regarding women and slaves following the American Revolution. In this primary research skills lesson, students examine 15 case studies that require them to discuss the scenarios paired with primary...
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Drifting Downward
Students study the effects of different salients and temperatures on vertical movement of an organism. In this experimental lesson students design different shapes of foil to simulate drifting planktonic organisms.
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Samurai Armor Lesson Plan
Students create origami. In this visual arts instructional activity, students design and create origami samurai helmets that feature Japanese patterns and textures in the style of those worn by samurai.
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Intermediate Sentence Completion Exercise 31
In this intermediate sentence completion exercise 31 worksheet, students complete 10 sentences interactively by selecting the word(s) given, with immediate feedback.
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Art and Politics
Students analyze the work of three artists whose art work illustrates important political and social events. In this art analysis instructional activity, students analyze the art of Jasper Johns, Charles Moore, and Andy Warhol. Students...
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Math in Nature
Students explore math in nature. In this lesson on the Fibonacci sequence, students use natural objects and Fibonacci numbers to discover mathematical patterns.
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ESL: Conditionals Activity
In this ESL conditionals instructional activity, students write sentences using clauses from difference columns, and rewrite sentences using the word "unless." A link to audio and resources is given.
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Talking Bulls and Bears
Students compare and contrast bull and bear markets. In this stock market lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to study supply and demand, the stock exchange, and financial scandals.
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Forces for Good?
Students consider the role of the British Army. In this British forces lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the history and function of the army. Students create their own advertisements for the British...
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Benjamin Franklin
In this early American history worksheet, students respond to 9 essay and short answer questions about the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin.
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Tracking and Tracing Sunspots
Students examine sunspots. In this sunspot lesson, students use applets to investigate the movement of sunspots. Students research sunspots and evaluate the rotation of the sun. Lesson references outside resources not available in this...
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The Victorian Era - History Through Literature
Students can learn about the Victorian Era through famous novels, such as "Wuthering Heights" and "Great Expectations".
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Joan of Arc: Virgin Warrior
Students view a documentary on Joan of Arc. She is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic religion, yet she was burned at the stake as a heretic. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and write a newspaper column...
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Portrait Detectives
Students distinguish portraits from other forms of art and develop their own criteria for analyzing portraits. They discuss what is unique about a portrait, why artists create portraits, and the style of portraits.
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Teaching about Rain Storms, Land Use, and Lake Turbidity
High schoolers investigate the impacts of major rainfall and subsequent runoff on turbidity in lakes. They, in groups, develop a presentation of their research and/or write a paper summarizing their investigation.