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\n\"Change\n\n
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\nChange Happens\n

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\nFifth graders engage in a lesson plan to find information about the natural history of Puerto Rico. They practice using a variety of resources for research purposes. The same process of research is used for state of Wisconsin. Then...\n
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\n\"Tropical\n\n
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\nTropical Regions/Mapping Biodiversity\n

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\nStudents use a world map to locate the country of Puerto Rico. In groups, they identify the various types of vegetation found on the island. They compare and contrast the biodiversity of the country to the United States. To end the...\n
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\n\"American\n\n
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\nAmerican Becomes a Colonial Power\n

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\nExploring the idea of America joining \"the imperialist club\" at the end of the 19th century, this presentation presents reasons why America not only had the drive to explore the world, but the power and wealth with which to do so....\n
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\nPuerto Rican Migration Historical Fiction Story\n

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\nLearners investigate the experience of Puerto Rican immigrants to America. In this immigration lesson, students research the challenges that Puerto Rican immigrants faced and then write historical fiction selections that reflect their...\n
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\n\"Carnival\n\n
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\nCarnival Celebrations: Masks and Vejigantes\n

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\nStudents explore Carnival. In this Puerto Rico Carnival instructional activity, students discover the history of the cultural celebration as well as the significance of the elaborate masks worn for the festivities. Students create their...\n
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\nThe Mexican-American Influence on the United States\n

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\nStudents examine the influences of the Hispanic groups from Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico. In groups, they research the history of Mexico and read excerpts from a book in Spanish to practice their vocabulary. To end the lesson, they...\n
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\nA Taste of the Caribbean\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the foods and traditions of the Caribbean. In groups, they brainstorm their own definition of culture and review the physical and political geography of the Caribbean. They spend time sampling different foods...\n
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\n\"Evolution\n\n
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\nEvolution and the Fossil Record\n

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\nEngage young biologists with four laboratory activities that explore the fossil record. Learners examine fossil images, a fossil kit, the rock record, and geologic time scale. They even experiment with the oxygen production of an Elodea...\n
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\nA Simulation: The Peopling of America\n

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\nWhat was it like to pass through Ellis Island? Learners move through the immigration process of the early 1900s in a simulation activity. A comprehensive activity includes role-playing profiles and other manipulative items such as...\n
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\nRita Moreno and West Side Story\n

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\nWest Side Story—a hit Broadway musical or a true-life tragedy about turf wars in New York City? The video shows young academics the gang wars and violence that led to the creation of the musical. It also describes how discrimination...\n
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\nLatino Americans: Timeline of Important Dates\n

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\nFrom 1500-2000, an interactive timeline details important events related to Latino Americans. Next, to each date are small, yet informative blurbs—some of which include videos. \n
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\nWhat Was South Carolina's Role in the Spanish American War?\n

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\nSeventh graders investigate the role of South Carolina in the Spanish American War. In this imperialism lesson, 7th graders analyze primary documents and photographs, in collaborative groups, to determine how the state was involved in...\n
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\nFossil Formation\n

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\nA fossil is worth a thousand words! Individuals craft their own amber fossil of an insect in addition to molds and casts of seashells. A third activity takes the lesson a notch higher: Learners measure stride lengths between tracks and...\n
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\nSignature History\n

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\nStudents review the meaning and application of primary and secondary sources in research. They determine how researchers locate primary source documents before looking at signatures as a validating factor on many primary sources....\n
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\nThe Birth of the American Empire as Seen Through Political Cartoons (1896-1905)\n

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\nStudents explore the concept of political cartoons. In this political cartoons instructional activity, students examine political cartoons from different time periods in American history and respond to questions regarding them.\n
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\nPeurto Rico and its People\n

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\nStudents engage in discussion and activities to help them explain Peurto Rican people, their language (and how it differs from the spanish spoken in other countries), regional differences, and the different stereotypes that they are...\n
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\nMissionaries, Expansionism, and The Philippines\n

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\nStudents examine the quality of sources in research in the process of gaining an understanding of the Spanish American War, American expansionism, and the role of missionaries in history. They meet in groups to provide an audio/visual...\n
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\nBermuda Triangle\n

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\nYoung scholars explore what the Bermuda triangle is and the theories as to why it is so mysterious.  In this mystery lesson students read and discuss the history and the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle. \n
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\nEverybody Cooks Rice\n

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\nStudents read the book, \"Everybody Cooks Rice,\" and they participate in activities pertaining to the book. They identify countries mentioned in the text and locate them on a world map. They use an atlas to identify the climatic...\n
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\n\"Caribbean\n\n
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\nCaribbean Music-- An Introduction\n

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\nIn this music worksheet, students investigate the history of music and the musical style of the Caribbean islands. Students read a 1 page information sheet about the region and its music. Students answer 8 questions.\n
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\nLincoln Home National Historic Site: A Place of Growth and Memory\n

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\nEighth graders study the history of Lincoln's home.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders examine artifacts from his home to learn about his beliefs.  Students participate in a webquest on Lincoln's home. \n
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\nImperialism and Expansion: Part 1\n

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\nStudents explore the era of imperialism and expansion of the United States. In this American history lesson, students play a game regarding the U.S. attempts to expand the nation in the late 1800s and early 1900s.\n
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\nStudio Art Lessons Based on Latin American Arts\n

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\nStudy three of the basic principles of design: l) designs should create a rhythmic pattern made up of related shapes, 2) colors should be repeated so as to not force the eye to remain with a single part of the composition, and 3) a...\n
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\nArt Through the Eyes of Youth\n

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\nStudents take a field trip to an art gallery reflecting on the paintings they like the most. Individually, they use magazines to find pictures related to their personality. In pairs, they make a mask to represent their ethnic group and...\n
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