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It's Greek To Me!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this language lesson, scholars use Greek root meanings to determine the meaning of words. After being shown how Greek roots are used in many words, such as, photosynthesis, pairs are given two excellent black line masters...
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Go for the Gold!

For Teachers 5th - 12th
The options are vast with this Ancient Greece and Olympics research project! Using Scholastic online resources, historians have interactive and educational supports to guide them through researching and writing about the 2004 Olympics in...
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Rooting One's Way to Meaning

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Discover the Virtual Thesaurus with your class. They use the Virtual Thesaurus to assist them in an inquiry-based approach to discovering the meanings of some common Latin and Greek roots. Each child then teaches a particular root and...
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Michigan History of Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate how philanthropy began in Michigan. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Michigan History of Philanthropy and read a timeline of several events. Middle schoolers create a picture with a sentence about a...
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Doing Our Share Lesson 1: Michigan History of Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research the history of philanthropy in Michigan by looking at images and pictures while discussing the definition of philanthropy. They design a picture of the first time they saw a philanthropic act and write three...
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The Far Reaches of Greek Culture

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the culture of Greece.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders research specific data in relation to Greece.  Students create a presentation of their findings for their class.  
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Birthday Customs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars are introduced to the customs and origins of a variety of common birthday celebrations. They work in groups to research common birthday customs and history and then make individual books highlighting a custom that has...
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Name That Place: Cultural Place Names in the United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the origin of the people that settled in the United States.  For this United States History lesson, students work in small groups to complete several activities that explore early settlement, such as a...
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Hero or Tyrant: Connecting Beethoven’s Third Symphony to Napoleon, Part Two

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Was Napoleon a tyrant or a hero? Answers could vary depending on the political point of view. Learners listen to Beethoven's Symphony #3 while considering Napoleon's undemocratic tyranny. They listen to the piece in five parts, each time...
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Modernizing a Traditional Irish Folktale

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students write their own folktales based on "Cathal O'Cruachan and the Cowherd." In discussions they examine the animal symbolism in the story, as well as the characters, events, problems, and solution. With partners, they select...
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Crystal Growing

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the different phases of a crystal.  In this mineral lesson students grow their own sugar crystals using a sugar recipe.