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Origin of the Purple Heart

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students research the origin of the Purple Heart. In this writing lesson students research personal stories of friends or family who have received the Purple Heart. Students then design their own armed forces award complete with an essay...
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Rock 'N Roll Mount Rushmore

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students, in groups, gather information about the sculptor Gutzon Borglum and the four presidents he carved in the South Dakota mountain, Mt. Rushmore. Groups create a Rock 'n' Roll President brochure.
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Memorandum Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indians

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the Navajo dictionary used by the U.S. military in W.W. II. They role-play Navajo messengers and Marine Corp staff. They research the Battle of Iwo Jima and confirm or discount the claim that Navajos made the victory...
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The Problem with Profiling

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the issue of racial profiling and post their conclusions to a youth message board. They research the issue of racial profiling and post their thoughts to a message board.
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Classical Greece

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars research historical events in ancient Greece.  In this ancient Greece lesson, students design a magazine which includes a cover, table of contents, cover story, advertisement and visuals. Young scholars focus on Pericles...
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Washington's Newburgh Address

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write a persuasive essay that compares George Washington to someone overcoming an obstacle. In this American History lesson, students study Washington's Newburgh Address and the character traits of the president. They write an...
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Knights and Kings

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore feudalism. In this government lesson, students examine the role of knights and kings. Students discover the training boys went through for knighthood. Students write a letter home as if they were a squire during the...
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Radio Free School

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore radio news formats, styles, and sequences, and then write segments for a student-centered news radio program. In small groups, students develop and write news segments for a student-centered radio program.
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International Student's Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this International Student's Day activity, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking...
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World Television Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this World Television Day learning exercise, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, unscrambling sentences, writing questions, take a...
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Lessons from the Holocaust; Hitler's Germany

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore Nazi Germany by completing several worksheets. In this Adolf Hitler lesson plan, students identify Hitler's role in the holocaust, his role in the German community and his mindset. Students read the poem "The Hangman" by...
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How Does My Government Grow?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the core democratic values. They explain how the values affect their life in America. They also relate the topic of philantrophy to the core values.
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Breaking News English: Myanmar Moves its Capital City

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Myanmar Moves its Capital City," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Helping Countries in Turmoil

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create an advertisement that promotes a nonprofit. In this service learning lesson, students research emerging democracies and brainstorm ways to help local nonprofit organizations.
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Social Studies: 9/11 Banners

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the history of flags and design banners for their communities. their designs reflect sentiments shaped by the events of 9/11. In addition, they write phrases beginning with, "being an American means..." Students...
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Sojourner Truth, African American Woman of the 19th Century

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine Sojourner Truth's philanthropist acts during her life. They discover that everyone has the right to be heard by their government. They compare and contrast the woman's movement and the anti-slavery movement.
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Phrasal Verbs Quiz: Mixed

For Students 5th - 7th
For this phrasal verbs worksheet, students check their understanding of various phrasal by chosing the answer that best completes each sentence.
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Breaking News English: Deadliest Day for US Troops in Iraq

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Deadliest Day for US Troops in Iraq," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Baghdad Car bomb Kills 30

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Baghdad Car bomb Kills 30," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Africa Gets First Elected Female President

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Africa Gets First Elected Female President," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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African Americans in Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the life of renowned African American scientists. In this science literacy lesson, students explore a website containing profiles and achievements of past and present African American scientists. They prepare a poster...
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Six Dynamic Designs for Arts Integrated Curriculum

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars create a recipe for a certain aspect of a culture. They create a culture that has never existed before. They analyze either dance, history, geography, history or the future of space exploration. They compare and...
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Breaking News English: Iran Resumes Nuclear Work

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, learners read "Iran Resumes Nuclear Work," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.