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Monotheistic Religions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Religion is an important area of study in any history class.
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You're In My Space!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain how political, social, and economic boundaries can be changed through cooperation and conflict. Small groups are assigned a particular trouble area of the world. Each group studies a particular side of the conflict.
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Egypt's Uprising

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the global impact of the Egyptian uprisings. In this current events activity, students watch video clips and read articles about the role of social and traditional media in the uprising. High schoolers also discuss...
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The French Expedition to Egypt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the effect of the French Expedition to Egypt. In this world history lesson, students research the military, scientific, cultural, and industrial impacts of the expedition. Students create multimedia projects that feature...
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"Umbrellas"

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about the origin of the umbrella. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions about the text.
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Roman Empire: Physical Framework - Location, Borders, Dimensions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students relate the classical world to the modern world. In this map skills instructional activity, students turn a blank map into a colorful complete map by following step-by-step directions. This instructional activity allows students...
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Medieval Ethiopia, Mali and Nigeria: The Influence of Culture in Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept of cultural diffusion. In groups, they identify the culture of Mali, Nigeria and Ethiopia and work together to research how cultural diffusion has changed the country. To end the lesson, they...
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America Responds to Terrorism: How Youth Can Help

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the opportunity to educate others. In this response to terrorism lesson, students explore 12 service learning opportunities that they may choose to implement in order to take positive action in response to terrorism.
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Interdependency

For Students 6th - 8th
In this interdependency learning exercise, middle schoolers respond to 6 short answer questions about water resource sharing after they read assigned textbook pages.
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A Passport to Asia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Asia. For this geography skills lesson, students design travel brochures that market Asia by highlighting its location, population, capital, landforms, famous places, and food.
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The Basis for Our Moral Code (Judaism and Christianity)

For Teachers 6th
Students consider the history and significance of the Judao-Christian culture through this nine lesson unit. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are reenacted as students unearth some of the foundations of our Western Culture.
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Taming the Wild Aurochs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders assess the development of animal husbandry, outline it in detail as well as arrange the steps in sequential order. In addition, they discuss how certain animals came to be domesticated, concentrate to research on one of...
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Jewish Culture Through Food Recipes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars engage in studying Jewish culture through the experience of tasting and eating different foods. They answer key questions that are used to guide the activity. The foods of Americans is contrasted with the Jewish foods.
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Constructing a Timeline of African History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars create a timeline of African History. In groups, they research and describe eight different important periods in the country's history. They apply this information to compare and contrast them and how it has allowed...
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Babylonian Number System

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Babylonian number system worksheet, students read an explanation of the number symbols used by Babylonians and respond to 3 questions regarding the information presented.
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Islam

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Islam instructional activity, learners respond to 15 short answer questions about Muslim beliefs. Some of the questions require students to read textbook pages prior to answering.
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Troop Surge vs. Redeployment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore American foreign policy regarding the war in Iraq. In this Iraq debate lesson, students examine videos and documents about the pros and cons of keeping American troops in Iraq.
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Haifa Wehbe

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Haifa Wehbe instructional activity, students read about the life of the model, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Thinking About Diversity: One Student's View

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars are asked how would you describe your yourself (Racial/Ethnic). Students read Little Boxes, where it is discussed that the author describes that backgrounds of her parents. They continue to read where they still need to...
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Jerusalem: The Holy City

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Jerusalem worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 9 short answer questions about the holy city after they read the attached reading selection about the city.
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A Kingship Rested in Peace

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate, by decades, important events in Middle Eastern history, King Hussein of Jordan's influence on these events and how it affected U.S. foreign policy and produce a timeline representing the five decades in King Hussein...
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Forceful Persuasion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate U.S. foreign policy in Middle Eastern countries, and rank their level of support for American military and diplomatic actions.
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Population and Population Density

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and interpret graphs. In this population activity, students explore population and population density as they read several data graphs and respond to questions.
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Make a Peace Windsock

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore "peace." In this character development instructional activity, students define "peace" and discuss instances that reflect examples of peace. Students create a windsock using symbols for peace. Directions for the windsock...

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