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Discovering Swahili

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the African language of Swahili by translating vocabulary words.  In this foreign language lesson, students write 26 English words that define Africa and utilize the Internet to translate them into Swahili....
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Go Nuts with Peanuts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students learn about peanuts through online research. In this peanut instructional activity, students use provided links to research information on the origins of the peanut. Students collect information about peanuts also called goobers.
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Hot Spots Research Project

For Teachers 10th Standards
The Cold War was only between the US and the USSR, right? Wrong! Scholars use primary and secondary resources to analyze the global impact of the Cold War. The fourth installment of an eight-part series culminates in the creation of a...
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Geography and Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore African geography, study the overall continent of Africa and its individual countries, discuss demographics, and participate in research and class activities.
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Canadian Missionaries: An Investigation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discuss their ideas related to mission work, read an article on Canadian missionaries and review video clips on specific topics.