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The Year of the Rabbit

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners explore a portion of the Chinese Zodiac with projects centered around the year of the rabbit. Students research types of rabbits, actual and fictional. Working in groups, they create a written or multimedia presentation.
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The Canadian Ribbon of Steel

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars research the building of the Canadian Railroad and discuss the impact it has on Canada today.
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Day in the Life of a Homeless Person

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine a day from the point of view of a homeless person. They listen to and discuss two stories, identify ways to help homeless people, watch a Reading Rainbow video, and write an essay.
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Immigration and Identity

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students will analyze four historical events: The Annexation of U.S. Southwest, The Mexican Revolution, The Great Depression, and World War II. They determine how each event affected immigration to the U.S. from Mexico and Central...