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Ottoman Lyric Poetry

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Pupils explore the Ottoman style of poetry. They view a video, Suleyman the Magnificent, and view maps of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. They research the Ottoman Empire and keep a journal. They read various Ottoman...
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Celebrate The Four Seasons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate cause and effect and compare and contrast how recurring cycles are evident in multiple aspects of their education. They answer questions in the chosen field. Students model each aspect by interpreting, perceiving and...
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Background on Mongol History and Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the impact of the Mongols on history. In groups, they read a different component to the relationship between the Mongols and Han. They summarize what they have read, identify any questions they have and develop their...
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Stampin' Ground

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students anticipate the results of using stamps to create patterns and visual effects through repetition. They enhance their understanding of positive and negative space. Also, investigation is done on fabrics and products made in...
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How was Your Day? Creating Mixed Media Designs

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners explore how art reflects culture and history. They examine everyday life experiences in various countries. Students design a mixed media composition. They create a class presentation.
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European Exploration

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze key European explorers and focus on where and why they explored. They research who sponsored the explorers as well as the accomplishments of the explorers. They discuss the lasting effects of the expeditions in...
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The Rise of Islam

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read their textooks and discuss in groups the background of Muhammad answering oral questions and studying and identifying Mecca on the map. They work in groups to read handouts on "Early Revelations of Muhammad" to present...
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The Inventions and Effects of the Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students understand that the Industrial Revolution began in England, spreading to the rest of Western Europe and the United States and with it came an increased demand for raw materials from the Americans, Asia, and Africa.
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Mapmakers' Perspective

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine several maps and consider mapmakers' perspective in early depictions of North America.They determine how the spherical shape of the earth makes any north-south and east-west orientation a matter of perspective. For...
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Serious Doodling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine cartoons drawn by a volunteer serving in the country of Jordan. They draw a cartoon about a time felt different from others around them and share their cartoons with the class. The answer the questions: How can cartoons...
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What's Integrity?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore both questions in relation to Steve Iams's writings about the subjects. They explain why self-discipline is central to the life of a Peace Corps Volunteer and define integrity and explain its application to their...
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Window Into Another Culture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners read "A Single Lucid Moment" as a class. In groups, they identify the aspects of the United States that might allow for homelessness to happen and compare it with the culture of New Guinea. They write a journal entry about how...
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Human Ancestry

For Students 9th - 12th
In this human ancestry worksheet, students will answer questions about hominids, "Lucy", and the emergence of modern humans. Then students will compare the characteristics of Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons. This worksheet has four short...
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Zoos and Captive Breeding

For Students 6th - 8th
After reading pages 470-472 of an unspecified textbook, learners compare statements about zoos and captive breeding to information presented in text for statements of truth. Students change statements that are false so that the...
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Worksheet #11 Questions - European Crusades

For Students 7th - 8th
In this European Crusade worksheet, students examine several terms that relate to the aforementioned topic in ten fill in the blank questions.
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Age of Exploration

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Age of Exploration. A short answer question is included as well.
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History and Government of the United States

For Students 7th - 9th
In this U.S. worksheet, students take notes in a graphic organizer as they read several passages, then answer four comprehension questions.
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World War II Erupts Chapter Review

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this World War II worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 10 vocabulary words that match 10 descriptions, eliminate 4 false sentences, and identify 2 themes from the history of the World War II era.
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The Praying Mantis

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this praying mantis reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 5 paragraph non-fiction selection about the insect and test their reading comprehension as they answer 7 multiple choice questions based on the reading.
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Cloze Passage - Singapore

For Students 5th - 7th
In this cloze learning exercise, students complete a passage about the history of Singapore using 15 words from the bank at the top of the page.
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Lift and Drag: Principles of Flight and the Soaring Imagination

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students construct models of early gas balloons and gliders. In this balloon and glider instructional activity, students create models of early gas balloons and gliders, discover how the forces of lift and drag effect aircraft in...
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Teaching With the Power of Objects

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students define value of an object. In this value lesson plan, students identify reasons for collecting objects, compile a personal inventory of items they find valuable, and then define why those items are valuable to them. In step two...
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History Close to Home: Creating Your Own Special Museum

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars create their own museum exhibit. In this museum creation lesson plan, students research their local history so they can decide on a theme for their exhibit and what objects they will use in order to design a museum...
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Learning from Letters and Other Mail

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Pupils explore the history of our mail system. In this postal lesson plan, students evaluate mail as a means of communication, create a mail system in their classroom where they can send and receive mail. Once the pupils receive their...

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