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Call and Response Singing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate call and response singing.  In this fine arts and U.S. history lesson, students listen to several call and response songs that were sung by African-American slaves during the period before the Civil War. ...
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Science Fiction

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write a science fiction story.  In this science fiction lesson plan, students read selections of science fiction and compare them to supernatural stories from the Bible.  Students identify themes and discuss elements...
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When in Rome

For Teachers 4th
Students study the Roman history and culture. In this Roman history lesson, students complete seven different lessons to help them learn about Roman myths, gods and goddesses, and history.
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Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Unit Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make two T charts, one for Sparta and one for Athens, showing pros and cons for living in either city-state. They use the physical information from the map and the cultural captions given for Athens and Sparts to come to their...
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Ender's Game: Ender's Shadow Projects

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Most likely intended for a secondary remedial class. This lesson engages students in literary analysis through a creative project. They choose one project focused on taking the protagonist through a hero's journey. This link...
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Music And Violence: What Message is Music Promoting To Our Youth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze several pieces of music and videos to examine how popular musicians and their music affect us as individuals and as a society. The perception of society's ideals, hypocrisy in government, and injustice are explored.
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Devotion

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the importance of peace and working together when discussing different religions and places where students are not allowed to be together. In this working together lesson plan, students plan a fund raising activity...
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Number the Stars

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine threat to all people (particularly the Jews) resulting from the imposition of Nazi authority, and appreciate the courage exhibited by ordinary people acting out of conscience.
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The Quest

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the many ways spirituality may be practiced. They evaluate the causes and consequences of differing world views and the policy of multiculturalism and its implication for Canada. They create personal symbols for...