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The Bus Ride Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine and respond to the text, The Bus Ride. In this African-American literature lesson, students explore pre-reading questions that focus on fairness of laws. Students read the text based on Rosa Parks and answer 11...
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The Story of Sitting Bull

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete activities with the book The Story of Sitting Bull by Jeffrey A. Rucker. In this literature instructional activity, students review new vocabulary and practice finding capital letters. They read the story, answer...
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Two Trustworthy Texans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read essays.  In this character education lesson, students read about two Texans, answer question about them and discuss their contributions.
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Our Water Footprint

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss the water usage of the world and their own water usage. For this water lesson plan, students read a story about water and discuss different statistics of water usage around the world.
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Landmarks of the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore Louisville, KY area Underground Railroad museums. In this Underground Railroad activity, 8th graders read Day of Tears by Julius Lester as well as other listed articles. Students discover how the railroad worked as...
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Worry Dolls

For Teachers 1st
First graders are read The Worrywarts, by Pamela Duncan Edwards. In this discussing your worries instructional activity, 1st graders listen to the story and have a class discussion about how they handle their worries. They are introduced...
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Tactile Letter Work

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students write the letters. In this language arts lesson, students practice writing the letters of the alphabet without the use of paper and pencils. Students draw the letters in sand, beans, or rice.
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Cover the Music

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore U.S. history by listening to musical pieces in class. In this Civil War era lesson, students discuss the types of musical instruments that were available to soldiers during the war and the themes of their songs. Learners...
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Vocabulary Practice with The Dragonslayers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this, The Dragonslayers worksheet, young scholars review all the vocabulary from this book. They match 9 words with their definitions, write synonyms for 8 words, and complete fill in the blank on 11 sentences. 
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Freedom of Press or Bulletproof Vests?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the extent to which a person go for his ideals, focusing on one man's pursuit of free speech in Thailand. They, in groups, respond to five questions related to the article and based on the theme of free speech.
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The Civil War Soldier's Experience

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine the social experiences of the soldiers on the battlefield. Using various viewpoints, they compare their daily life experiences and motives for fighting for the Confederate, Union and African-American soldiers. They discuss...
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National First Ladies' Library

Dolley The Hero

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers engage in a instructional activity that focuses on the events of the War of 1812. They conduct research using a variety of resources that includes the internet. Students then find images on the internet and then draw one...
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A Tribute to Giovanni Palatucci and Righteous Heroes of the Holocaust

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore the life of Giovanni Palatucci and other "Righteous Among the Nations". They consider whether the motivation to be an ally is within the reach of every human being. They create a memorial to a hero in their lives.
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Vocations: Archdiocese of Cincinnati

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars review virtues lived by the saints. They listen as the teacher describes the process by which a person is named a saint. Students generate a list of gifts and talents, and ways a person could use those talents in a...
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Introduce: The Prefixes en- and em-

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore language arts by participating in a word structure activity. In this prefix lesson, students discuss the en- and em- prefixes and identify everyday words that include them. Students discuss how a prefix changes the...
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Dominant Impression

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore author's purpose, are introduced to dominant impression, make a list of descriptive words or phrases and write from personal experience.
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Animal Act

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create original tales that use animals to portray human behavior.
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Marian Anderson: From Page to Stage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become immersed in a compelling anecdote of the civil rights movement through the experience of constructing dramatic scripts. An added goal is to equip students, through this "hands-on" experience, to critique dramatic...
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Pocahontas: Ambassador to the New World

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students watch the video "Pocahontas: Ambassador to the New World," complete a vocabulary list and discuss the video using the provided questions.
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What Can We Do To Help End Hunger?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the responsibility and ability of individuals to act to fight hunger and malnutrition and ensure food security. They identify specific actions we can take to help end hunger.
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Sing Down The Moon

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read Sing Down The Moon independently and keep a journal where they write their reactions to the book. Students access websites imbedded in this plan and research a variety of other Indian tribes.
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People and Places in Indiana's Underground Railroad

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use an Indiana map to explain why Indiana's geographic location was important to its role in the UGR. They experience personal stories and feelings of the people involved in UGR through role-play and literature.
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Hereos and Celebrities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars complete a vocabulary game using new words. They use a Venn diagram to distinguish between a celebrity and a hero. They take a vocabulary quiz to complete the lesson.
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Philanthropy in Michigan? Civil War Lesson 1: What is Philanthropy?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students determine the meaning of philanthropy and find examples of it in Mary Francis Shura's, Gentle Annie: The True Story of a Civil War Nurse. They discuss act of philanthropy that they have personally witnessed.

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