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Satyagraha: The Soul Force of Nonvilence

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss what satyagraha is understanding that it is the driving force which enables social reform. In this social science lesson, students try to internalize the principles of nonviolence on an individual level and then a global...
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Connect the Dots: Fossils

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
For this social studies worksheet, students will complete a dot to dot. Students will connect the dots from one to seventy-two to create an ancient fossil.
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Famous Olympians

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this social studies, worksheet, pupils will focus on the names of famous Olympic athletes. Students will match 17 Olympians with their achievements.
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Pocahontas

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars, after studying about Pocahontas, identify ways they can deal fairly with others. Given various scenarios, students demonstrate proper social skills. They describe their contributions of peace to their family, school and...
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Nonviolence and Conflict: Its Importance to Building Community

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students study nonviolence and the values associated with nonviolence. In this social science lesson, students identify the six steps of nonviolence and the six principles of nonviolence as put forth by Martin Luther King, Jr. Students...
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Mercalli Scale Illustrated

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars study the Mercalli Scale and analyze how it is used to rate earthquakes. They construct a booklet with drawings that represent each rating of the scale. They study why engineers develop rating scales for earthquakes.
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Thanksgiving - A Focus on Clothing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students focus on the types of clothing that the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags wore for the First Thanksgiving. They study how the clothing was made before making samples to wear at a classroom Thanksgiving feast. They study the natural...
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Wheel Of Pharaoh

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students design a game entitled, "Wheel of Pharaoh" based on their study of Ancient Egyptian civilization. In this Ancient Egypt lesson plan, students use information from their study of Egyptian civilization to write questions to...
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Buffalo Hide

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study about the Native American practice of writing stories on buffalo skins. They study about pictographs and use symbols to write their own stories using "buffalo hides" they have created.
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Native American Gender Roles in Maryland

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare conditions of women in America and other lands (including colonists), and discover that women's status in their community was directly related to social hierarchy, religious culture, and natural environment in which they...
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Early America

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore what a leader represents. In this social science instructional activity, students discuss what the traits, qualities, or characteristics are of a leader. Students also understand that leaders existed in America's past...
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Mine Field Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss what it means to work together as a team. In this social science instructional activity, students examine community and that community represents having people depend on each other. Students then role play what it is...
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The Treasures of Two Worlds

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss the contributions made to both European and Indian cultures as a result of the voyages of the explorers. In this social science lesson, students write a paragraph describing one of the contributions. Students then share...
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George Washington Lives! On the Internet! - Thematic Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study all about George Washington: Farmer, Soldier, and First President of the United States of America on the internet.
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Utah Archaeology

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study past cultures of those who made areas of Utah their home by exploring the artifacts these cultures left behind. Students will explore different types of fossils and learn that fossils are evidences of past life.
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A Monster's World

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Study African American inventor Jan Ernst Matzeliger and create imaginary monsters using texture.
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TEACHING OUR MANY GRANDCHILDREN

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars study the connection between where Villages are set up and the natural resources nearby. They interact with Elders to gain historical appreciation of their culture and investigate how their Village came to be located where...
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Aviator Timeline

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this aviation lesson, students research five famous aviators using a variety of sources, and present the information in a timeline format. Lesson uses Florida state standards meeting English and history requirements studying 5 famous...
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All That Glitters Is Not Gold

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the land claims for gold in the Dakota Territory and study the patterns of mining and milling operations in this region.
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Another King George?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners study the differences between presidents and kings, and constitutional monarchs and despots. They examine why the US has a president instead of a king.
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Country: India

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Learners use the Internet to study the history, geography, culture and art of India. Videos, photographs and maps are included.
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Country: Italy

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore Italy. They visit sites about its culture, history, cuisine, art, cars, and traditions. They take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. They read about the history of pizza. They study Italian phrases and pronunciation...
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Country: Japan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners observe live Webcam views of Japan. They study its economy, government, and culture through paintings and facts. They label a map of Japan with its cities and rivers.
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Why Do We Need Limited Government?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners study how limited government protects individual rights and identify the limits that are placed on US authorities. They investigate the meaning of discrimination and individual rights as they complete the attached worksheet.

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