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Storytellers: Pearl Jam, Lesson 1

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the meaning of genre, and specifically investigate the musical genre of grunge. They view and discuss photos, watch the video, "VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam," answer discussion questions, and paraphrase the lyrics to a...
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Principles of Design - Picture Assignment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify, explain and use the basic principles of design. They find a large, clear picture depicting each of the different principles of design and write a complete sentence describing where they see each of the principles of...
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The Diary of Anne Frank

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students write a book review of The Diary of Anne Frank. In their reviews they determine whether or not the book should be considered a classic of the twentieth century.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students explore the world of love and magic in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Comparisons are made to the life experiences of the reader as love's portrayal in contemporary situations are analized.
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An Analysis of Jim Crow Laws and their Effects on Race Relations

For Teachers 1st
First graders analyze the role of the Jim Crow laws on race relations. As a class, they are segregated based on the color shirt they have or some other simple criteria and wear either a square or circle sticker representing the majority...
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Racism No Way

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore different cultural influences and their contribution to Australian identities. They reflect on their own backgrounds and making links with their peers, reflect on our heritage. Students view My family- My Australia,...
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Experimental Music

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students test people's response to different kinds of music. In this music lesson plan, students associate different cords with different feelings or moods. They then observe a video that describes different feelings related to different...
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Looking at French Decorative Arts: The Science of Good Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the style of an 18th-century compound microscope and its case. In this scientific design lesson plan, students look at Jacques Caffieri's, "Compound Microscope and Case" before comparing the design to a modern...
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Religion and Peace

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore peacemaking efforts. In this religion and ethics lesson, students examine the religious, social, and political values that accompany peacemaking efforts on a global scale. Students create and implement their own...
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Politics and the Olympics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discover details regarding Olympics controversies. In this international politics lesson, students research Olympic games of the Modern Era noting the controversies surrounding Beijing Olympics. Students create brochures that...
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Awesome Adaptations!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore biology by researching animal characteristics. In this adaptation lesson, 2nd graders identify the history of several animals and research the changes that have occurred to their anatomy over thousands of years....
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Leaders in the Anza Expedition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research on historical characters in the Anza expeditions. They compare/contrast the Anza leaders and analyze their relationships to each other in the Anza expedition.
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George Gershwin

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the life and accomplishments of George Gershwin. They listen to Latin rhythms and practice the rhythmic parts. Students identify Latin instruments George Gershwin added to the orchestra. After practice, they perform a...
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Family Conflict Resolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the issues that cause conflicts in families and determine ways to manage conflict. For this conflict resolution lesson, students brainstorm issues that cause conflicts. Students work in groups to find ways to solve the...
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Different Strokes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore a Maine community in which a sudden influx of Somali immigrants has resulted in tension between the Somalis and the local residents. They create a handbook explaining aspects of the Somali culture to an American audience.
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Fable Writing--Inter-disciplinary Approach To Social Sciences

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students recognize the elements of a fable and write an original fable. They make connections with morals and other law-related concepts.
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In the Shadow of My Country: A Japanese American Artist Remembers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students analyze artist's themes and means of communication, think critically about their sources of information, and weigh claims of national security against the civil liberties of diverse groups.
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Technology Rich Native American Unit

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Student groups retell stories from Iroquois storytellers. They role-play Iroquois women, men and children and explain their roles. They read "Knots on a Counting Rope" and make up their own stories. They create timelines. They visit a...
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Angles in Art

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students utilize their handheld and the Angles program to create a non-objective artwork. Images created by famous artists who have utilized angles in their art work are examined.
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A Guide Through the Culture of the Blues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the history of blues music and discover how it relates to the music of today. As a class, they listen to the drum songs of Africa and compare it to the use of drums in pop music today. Using the internet, they...
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Celebrating Heroes That Surround Us

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the concept of a hero. They write in journals to find definitions and create hero symbols. Also students conduct research to create a banner of quotations made by famous heroes who fall under the definition generated...
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Progress

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss how they believe Australia has progressed over time. In groups, they use the internet to research events in the country's history. They discover how democracy in the country continues to develop and analyze the race...
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Black and White = Polka Dots

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read about other cultures. In this cultural diversity instructional activity, students read a story about a culture that is different than theirs. Students discuss the ways the characters in the story are like them and the ways...
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Civil Disobedience Action Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils investigate incidences of civil disobedience. In this civil disobedience lesson, students watch a video and read a newspaper article on civil disobedience. Then, in groups, they search a current newspaper for examples of civil...

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