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What on Earth is a Biome?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore organisms and their environments. They examine change over time demonstrate an understanding of physical positions on Earth. They survey earth's diversity, write a report, fill in a data table created on the...
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International Curiosity and National Pride

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate the national, local, and ethnic traits of the Bulgarian culture. They discuss patriotic American songs, analyze a map, play a '20 Questions' game about Bulgaria, read a letter, and identify American culture...
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Born, Bread and Buttered in London

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students map points of interest and listen to an interview to become familiar with London.  In this London lesson, students pair share what they pictured from the interview.  Students discuss specific vocabulary and points of interest in...
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Celebrating 100 Years of Negro Leagues Baseball

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders locate original locations of Negro Leagues Baseball teams using latitude and longitude, calculate distances between locations using maps and/or Internet resources, and use critical thinking skills to compare and contrast...
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Atlantic Canada Report

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create a report that will show an in-depth knowledge of the various geographical and climatic features of Atlantic Canada. They produce various items, on paper and using the computer, to demonstrate knowledge of outcomes,...
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Geography of the Roman Empire

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome instructional activity, students research regions of the Roman Empire and present their finding to their classmates. Students also use an interactive map to practice placement of...
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Ramadan (Islamic Holiday)

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore Ramadan, a month-long observance celebrated by Muslims around the world. They recognize that people in different countries have unique celebrations, locate countries on a map where large numbers of people practice Islam.
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Great Explorers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research an explorer and present a multimedia presentation on the explorer. In this United States explorers lesson plan, students watch a video about Lewis and Clark. Students use Google Earth to study their journey and keep a...
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Trade in the Silk Road Cities

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students use Google Earth to map cities along the Silk Road trade route. In this Silk Road trading lesson, students complete a worksheet examining production, transportation, and value of goods and research trade items. Students create a...
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Trekking Across America

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students evaluate the impact of transportation on society, the economy, communication, and travel. They complete an inquiry project about modern modes of transportation, and compare transportation of the 19th century to transportation...
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Sunderland: Discovering Cities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholars investigate a local city (Sunderland) by participating in a discussion. They explore the different elements of the UK city by identifying the industrial and economic aspects. They also read an interview of two people speaking...
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Living Swamps, Bayous and Forests

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore interesting environments by exploring Louisiana. For this wetland lesson, 3rd graders utilize the web to research the State of Louisiana, the bayous in the area, and the Gulf of Mexico. Students write a journal...
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Discovering the Oregon Trail

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore U.S. history by researching the Oregon Trail. In this American exploration instructional activity, students read the story On the Shore of the River and define the exact path early settlers took to find the state of...
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Teaching The Personality Profile

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students write a comprehensive personality profile feature that demonstrates knowledge of the Wall Street Journal formula of feature writing and the concept of show, don't tell. They experience a press conference interview situation.
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Western Civilizations, Chapter 2: Gods and Empires in the Ancient Near East

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Ancient Hebrew history comes to life through this online western civilizations tool, which follows history in detail from ancient origins to modern-day. Chapter two covers ancient eastern cultures, including beginnings of Hebrew...
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Western Civilizations, Chapter 23: Modern Industry and Mass Politics, 1870-1914

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
Looking for an interactive way to supplement your western civilization course? Check out this comprehensive website, designed to accompany the Western Civilizations text (although it is valuable independently). Scholars investigate...
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John Brown Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create timelines of the Harper's Ferry Raid. In this Civil War lesson, students analyze information and music related to John Brown and his abolitionist work. Students design timelines that document the events that led to and...
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Survival or Democracy?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Pakistan today. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover a history of the country, the cultural values of its citizens, and structure of the of the government there.
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Lesson Plan: The Math of Removal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the plight of those who walked the Trial of Tears. In this Indian Removal lesson, students compare statistics regarding Indian survival rates.
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Introduction to the Civilization of Ancient Greece

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils realize Greece's location in relation to the previously learned civilizations and learn the vocabulary needed for this unit of study. They use the interactive SMART board to locate places and learn necessary information of ancient...
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Geographic Features and Human Settlements

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine geography and settlements. In this geography lesson, 3rd graders participate in classroom activities that center on the idea that people settle where there are geographical features that sustain life.
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Hip Hop and Geography

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners study the various geographic regions of the U.S. and discuss how popular music is influenced by cultural/regional factors. Groups choose East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, or South in rap/hip hop music and create a PowerPoint or...
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Introduction to the Civilization of Ancient Greece

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore Greece. In this introduction to ancient Greece lesson plan, students locate and circle the names of the bodies of water surrounding Greece, then underline the names of important cities in Greece on a world map...
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What Does Bird Flu Mean to Students?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students consider the far-reaching effects of the avian flu. In this personal health lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover information about the flu, viral infections, and intensive farming. Students contribute to a...

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