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Now's the Time to Learn About the Ancient Greek Olympics

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can take advantage of the history of the Olympic Games to teach about the contributions of the Ancient Greeks.
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Lighting Our Way

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read a variety of web-based articles to explore the history of human understanding of light. They investigate light waves and read about the work of Albert Einstein.
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It's All Greek to Us

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the various ways in which ancient Greek culture has influenced modern-day life. They study the context in which modern-day Greeks consider the 2004 Summer Olympics by reading and discussing the article "Where It All...
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Intellectual/Social/Cultural Movements: 1870s - 1914 (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, students answer 12 matching questions regarding late 1870's-1914 America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Changing Weather: Comparing Climate from Voyageur Times to Today

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare climates. In this weather lesson, 5th graders observe and record weather observations and discuss the impact of weather on people. Students also discuss the concept of global warming and determine how weather...
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How Man Negotiates Away His Natural Freedom

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars recognize that our legal-political system has developed through a process of moving from philosophical ideals to compromised working models.
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Federal Political Campaign Pamphlet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students organize and create a six-panel federal political campaign pamphlet. They research the main Canadian federal political parties, analyze the platforms, and organize the information for their pamphlet.
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Zen Buddhism and Modern Utopia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work collaboratively to analyze the various religious beliefs of Zen Buddhists. Emphasis is placed upon class discussion and the ideal of a Utopian environment or society.
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The Perils of Translation

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover the challenges of translating poetry written in a character-based language through the study of Lao-tzu's work, Daodejing. This lesson includes possible extensions and evaluations.
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Political Party Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners complete a Venn Diagram comparing the Democratic Republicans and the Democratic Party today. In groups, they research the key concepts of the Democratic Party today and write a short summary. They share their ideas and...
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What was Newton's Idea of Science?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students form logical foundations for analysis of observations. They improve analytic reading abilities through practice. Students investigate the foundations of scientific thought processes and how to apply them.
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Printable Blank Handwriting Paper

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this handwriting skills worksheet, students practice writing on a free writing topic on the lined paper provided for them to write on.
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Vital Voters

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create voter education campaigns to raise awareness of and interest in the government for future voters.
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Confucius: Words of Wisdom

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars view a documentary on Confucius. He is revered as one of the greatest teachers in history. Confucius' name is synonymous with ageless wisdom. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then complete writing and art...
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Sadorus Lesson Plan: The American Farm as Portrayed by Artists

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students describe how artists painted American farms in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They identify idealized, nostalgic, and realistic views of farming through discussion, bringing into play their own knowledge of farms today.
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Funeral Rites Research

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners compare their own cultural/religious beliefs and traditions of death and funerals with those of another culture. They conduct research, and write a research paper.
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God Fights Back

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners view a television program tracing religious fundamentalism in Iran and the United States. They participate in a discussion exploring the similarities of fundamentalism in different religions and cultures and outline the goals...
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Spontaneous Britishstrokes

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students are introduced to Chinese painting and they examine how Daoist phiolosophy influenced artistic style. They discuss how art and artistic technique as a reflection of Daoist culture. Students discuss how art is a reflection of...
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Yin And Yang

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the symbols of change, Heaven and Earth, as expressed in Chinese art and literature in this High School lesson. Evaluation is accomplished through a short, small-group research project.
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Iconography: Art and Literature

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discover the main subjects and objects of Buddhist art and how symbolism in the Arts can enhance the artistic elements. The lesson concludes with the creation of student works using iconography.
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A Look At The Current Court

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the characteristics of Supreme Court Justices. Using the interent, they research current effects effecting the Court. They complete a worksheet after examine the biographies of the justices. As a class, they discuss the...
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Adaptive Reuse

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners identify historic buildings in their community that have been adaptively reused. Through "adopting" a building, they will study how recycling of buildings is an environmentally and economically sound practice for communities.
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Social Studies: How to Teach Children

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine reasons for teaching children and the characteristics of an effective teacher. After a Powerpoint presentation which includes a humorous look at the 1915 rules for teachers, they create daily teaching schedules and...
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Fraud In Science: Circumstances and Consequences

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze a case study and evaluate its implications on the scientific community.  In this Science ethics lesson, students read a case study and write responses to questions. Students discuss the actions of each scientist and...

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