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VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create and write context sentences leaving a blank for each vocabulary word. Exchange papers with a classmate to fill in the blanks or use vocabulary cards to show answers. Students research the Isle of Wight in books on Great...
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Getting Dressed For Success

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils in an ESL classroom describe and identify different clothing items. In groups, they compare and contrast the various clothing tradtions found in each home country. They discuss the importance of clothing and how they should...
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Rebuild, Renew, Revitalize, Recreate new Orleans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research post-Katrina career opportunities in New Orleans and in their own communities, then design a revitalization plan. In this research and design instructional activity, students use a variety of sources to find out how...
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What is Manga?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research graphic novels. In this manga lesson, students work in small groups as the read graphic novels in literature circle format.
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Our Eye in the Sky: The TIROS Weather Satellite

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the political context of the creation of a weather satellite. In this technology and society lesson plan, students explore the historical, technological, and political context of the TIROS weather satellite. They...
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Explore, Analyze and Imagine: The Importance of Body Language

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars develop characters and role-play. In this character portrayal lesson, students analyze the importance of body language, develop a character to portray and interview another young scholars character.
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Integrity and "Thank You, M'am"

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the definition of integrity through a class discussion. They provide positive/negative examples from the story and their own experiences. Students determine character traits by analyzing the dialogue in a short...
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Introduction to American Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the topic of freedom and what the National Anthem means to them and to our country. They create a new and original verse for the National Anthem.
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Adbusting: A Media Literacy Unit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the ethical issues regarding the role of advertising in our society. They watch a series of ads, analyze the messages of the commercials, and in small groups create a counter-ad.
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Podcasting: Sharing Your Ideas About Featured Topics and Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate podcasting. They read an article related to podcasting. Students access a podcast and using various features such as pausing, rewinding, and fast-forwarding. They work in small groups to produce an original...
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Oral Directions: Practice for the Slam

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students practice their poetry presentations. In this poetry slam lesson, students use the provided practice feedback form to prepare for presenting their poems prior to participating in their own poetry slam competition.
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Holiday Cards

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students review basic computer skills needed to create a holiday card along with a database of at least twenty five contacts. They create their family greeting card including graphics, correct spelling an grammar. Using their database...
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Animals in Research - Right or Wrong?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research animal testing in scientific research. They role-play a research scientist, teacher, animal rights activist, or cosmetics manufacturer, and develop an argument for or against animal testing.
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And You Don't Stop - 30 Years of Hip-Hop

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the role of the rapper in Hip Hop music and how the rapper promoted their group's DJ. They compose a short rap about a fellow student highlighting that student's accomplishments and good traits.
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Storytellers: Pearl Jam, New Twist on an Old Song

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the use of music as a medium for social protest. They watch the video, "VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam," describe the historical significance of words/phrases in three versions of one song, and answer discussion questions.
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Designing Another Juilliard

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the vision and history of the Juilliard School. They develop a personal mission statement, watch a video, conduct Internet research, and create a PowerPoint presentation about a fictional school that also promotes...
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Taking it to the Streets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the concept of cultural diffusion. They give examples of cultural diffusion throughout history; e.g. the development of Cuban music and dance. Students explain how cultural diffusion impacts civilizations, past and...
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Refining Your Public Speaking Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use the rubric created in the Explore Lesson to help them craft an effective oral presentation worthy of a formal governmental hearing. They polish their oral presentations that are based on their position papers through...
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Songs from the Past

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research songs from the past to learn about historical events. In this music history lesson, students conduct a survey on the Star-Spangled Banner, research the song and history on various websites, and research songs in the...
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Oil and Natural Gas Formation

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars complete a narrative paper and a drawing depicting how the formation of oil and natural gas taken from the Earth's crust were once plants and animals millions of years ago. In this oil and natural gas lesson plan, students...
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What is the Nature of Violence?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the implications of violence in American culture. In this sociology activity, students analyze the meaning of violence as they define violence and participate in a classroom debate.
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Introduction to the Writing Process: Character Description Essays

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students analyze and evaluate an essay and write a character description.  In this character description lesson, students read and analyze an essay in a teacher-led lecture.  Students  brainstorm then write a...
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Exploring Equations and Y-Intercept

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students graph linear equations using intercepts, find y-intercept, find x-intercepts and graph linear equations that use horizontal and vertical lines.
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Debates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct research using multiple sources to support a position in a debate. They put information from multiple sources into correct debate format. Students participate in a debate arguing one position in a focused manner.

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