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Human Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and then research countries which have had human right violations.
Activity
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Eros and Psyche: Part 1

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
With Eros and Psyche, your learners will have the opportunity to combine the art of reader's theater with a study of the ancient Greek gods! This engaging reader's theater script will also serve as a fantastic way for your...
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The Right to Remain Resilient

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the Civil Rights Movements in the U.S., both current and historic. In small groups students investigate a specific civil rights group, create an illustrated timeline, noting key events, people, and state and federal laws.
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Sojourner Truth, African American Woman of the 19th Century

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine Sojourner Truth's philanthropist acts during her life. They discover that everyone has the right to be heard by their government. They compare and contrast the woman's movement and the anti-slavery movement.
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Defenders of Justice

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research abolitionists, civil rights advocates, and their allies to learn about racism and justice. In this racism and justice lesson, students define justice and sing a song about activism. Students review the biographies...
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Falling Leaves: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read the novel Falling Leaves. They evaluate the repeated story lines which compose the history of narration. They analyze and defend reasons why self-esteem affects the success or failure of characters.
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Susan B. Anthony, Activist

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine Susan B. Anthony's life and causes she worked for. In this Susan B. Anthony lesson, students work in groups to research the activist roles of Susan B. Anthony and decide if she was a philanthropist. Students look into...
Worksheet
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Shirin Ebadi

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Shirin Ebadi and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Talking About Success

For Students 6th - 8th
In this talking about success worksheet, students discuss 7 questions pertaining to success in pairs and defend the answers they support.
Interactive
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A Knight's Life

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this knights worksheet, students view the videos about knights and fill in the blanks to sentences about what they saw. Students complete 8 sentences and 7 spaces in a crossword.
Interactive
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 7 - Exercise 6c

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Make War, Not Love?

For Students 7th - 10th
In this war worksheet, students complete 4 activities that address war terminology and opinions.
Lesson Plan
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Neh: Edsit Ement:sor Juana:la Monja Y La Escritora:las Redondillas Y La Respuesta

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider Sor Juana, la monja y la escritora: Las Redondillas y La Respuesta. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the first...