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Why do people write?
Students brainstorm how and why people use writing in their
everyday lives and record answers on chart paper. They create a survey of questions in the computer lab then chart the responses they received from the survey then discuss the...
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Giving
Students analyze the true meaning of giving in this three part lesson. First, the students make a fanciful wish for a loved one. Second, they students make hand-made presents such as stepping-stones for the school garden, Finally,...
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Eating Senegal Style
Students demonstrate how to eat as the people do in Senegal. Students present information to the class about an individual eating tradition in their family.
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Grinding corn in Swaziland
Students participate in grinding corn, a major part of food preparation in rural Swaziland.
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Eating Senegal Style
Students demonstrate how to eat as Sengali people. They present information to the class about an individual eating tradition in their family. They prepare a recipe and eat it Senali style.
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Go For the Gold! For Grades 3-5
Students use web technology to investigate ancient Greece and the Olympic Games. They explore the history of the Olympics. Students make connections between Greek and English. They make and record a persuasive speech and write a...
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World Map and Globe
Students locate and identify continents and countries. For this world map lesson, students locate and identify one country on each continent.
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African Clothing
Students correctly identify examples of everyday clothing and special occasion clothing worn in Africa. Students will classify clothing as that used for everyday or special occasion.
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Ruby Bridges
Students think about differences and equality as they compare their life to that of Ruby Bridges.
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Utah Archaeology
Students use Play-dough explore different types of fossils and examine how fossils are evidences of past life.
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Conducting Oral Histories
Students discuss and conduct oral histories, and prepare questions for interviewing special classroom guest.
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Unity: Making a Heritage Quilt
Students examine Canandian culture and heritage to further their appreciation. They explore the issue of Canadian unity and participate in a quilt making activity that incorporates symbolism.
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African Cities Are Modern
Students create a mobile that compares the way of life in modern cities in Africa to rural villages in Africa.
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The Day of Ahmed's Secret
Students create a postcard showing and telling something they have learned about Cairo, Egypt.
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African Stereotypes - Let's Be Fair
Students evaluate pictures and statements about Africa as "fair" and "unfair." They analyze that stereotypes are unfair and contribute to a bulletin board encouraging the stopping of stereotypes.
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Thanksgiving: Traditions
Students investigate the traditions and history around Thanksgiving. They divide into groups and research specific aspects of the holiday. Students then share their findings with the rest of the class. They also complete crafts,...
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Data Retrieval Chart: The Caribbean (Past and Present)
In this Caribbean worksheet, students fill out an 8 square data retrieval chart about the history and culture of the Caribbean in past and present times.
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Be Kind to our Earth
Pupils make a list of ideas on ways we can take care of our Earth and complete a class project planning sheet where they problem solve to help save the Earth. In this Earth lesson plan, students also play a conservation charades game.
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Celebration of Living History
Students create a living history book about themselves and read it to a senior friend. In this living history lesson plan, students complete a project about the living history of their lives by filling out venn diagrams and sharing it...
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Egg Hunt Reinforces Math, Language Skills
It's amazing what you can do to reinforce math skills while leading an egg hunt! Learners of all ages will benefit from playing this simple game.
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Anasazi
Third graders think about "How does learning about the past make our lives better todya?" They complete a KWL chart. Pupils are assessed informally by the thoughts and questions produced by the students. Students discuss the question and...
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The Regions In Which I Live
Students investigate different regions. Beginning with the idea that a neighborhood is a region, students explore maps to discover that towns, states, and countries can also be considered regions. Students create a book, with...
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Our Family, Our Culture
Young scholars understand that different cultures express themselves through music, dance, stories, and clothing. The class is divided into groups to research a country. They will gain a better understanding of how practices of groups...
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SC Populations Along Major Interstates
Students examine the population among the interstates in South Carolina. Using the internet, they identify the counties and roads and compare it with their own drawing.