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The Native Regional Corporations

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read and discuss the work of the Alaska Native Corporations on the Alaska Native Federation web site. They research other web sites and take notes focusing on the work of the Alaska Native Corporations.
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Opposition to the AK Native Claims Settlement Act

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research the ANCSA and report from small groups about what they read.
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Mayflower and Speedwheel Trip to the New World

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare the voyage of the Speedwell versus the Mayflower. In this historical voyages lesson, 4th graders analyze the differences between the two voyages, learn about the conditions sailing aboard the Mayflower, and sing a...
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Pipeline

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read and discuss essays about Alaska Native cultures. They discuss changes that have occurred in Alaska over the last 50 years.
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Dinosaur History (Part 2)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read the scripture that cooresponds to the lesson. Using the text, they examine the history of the dinosaur and how they were discovered. They ask quesitons and participate in a class discussion to end the lesson.
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Assembling an Aircraft

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students practice reading directions from a task card to assemble a paper aircraft during their Moon, Mars and Beyond mission. They relate the activity to their mission work and recognize the importance of reading directions.
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Topics and Ideas -- Sort and Seize

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the writing process. They determine the needs of the readers of their story before writing. They use peer-editing to check for errors and read their story to the class.
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Writing About Race

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore racial discrimination focusing on Jim Crow laws. They read an excerpt from Richard Wright's autobiography and discuss how viewing the subject from the his point of view affects their opinions.
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Dragons: Dinosaurs in History?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read the scripture that cooresponds with this lesson on dinosaurs. Using the text, they identify where dragons are mentioned and determine if they match the description of what we would call a dinosaur. They discuss whether...
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Dinosaur History (Part 3)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read the scripture that corresponds with this lesson on dinosaurs. Using the text, they try to determine the diet of humans and animals at the beginning of creation. They use the Internet to research animals with sharp teeth...
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Dinosaur History (Part 4)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars read the scripture that cooresponds with this lesson on dinosaurs. Using the text, they determine the types of animals on the ark with Noah. They identify the factors necessary for fossil formation and discuss how the...
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Comparing Chores - Past and Present

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read "Sarah Norton's Day" and explore the responsibilities of colonial day children. As a group, students list the responsibilities they have at home. Using a Venn Diagram, they compare and contrast their chores and...
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Summing It Up Can Be Fun!!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars observe and demonstrate the process of summarizing text. As a class, they silently read an article about panda bears from "Ranger Rick" magazine and answer comprehension questions. They answer the five "W" questions, and...
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Smart Decision!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use a Decision Making Model to analyze and solve an environmental problem of public concern. Groups review a real life environmental problem, and use a worksheet imbedded in this plan to guide their decision.
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That Sums It All Up!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students review the concept of silent reading. They listen to a story and create a story map of what they hear. Then, they read their own story and map it the same way. This time, they use this story map to write a summary of what they...
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Critical Literacy in the 21st Century: Sitti's Secrets

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write persuasive letters. For this letter writing lesson, 4th graders read Sitti's Secrets by Naomi Shihab Nye and discuss their areas or topics of concern. Students select a person to write a letter to and how they...

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