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Spreading the Word

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Fourth graders research and discuss the importance of Gail Borden and his printing press to the history of Texas. They write a newspaper article from Gail Borden's viewpoint.
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Prairie Settlement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make a decision for site selection for a farm during the 1840s in the Midwest. They build research and writing skills by recording the information used for analysis in a chart and as diary entries.
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Cultural Symbols are Cool

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine different symbols and their meaning. They are shown modern symbols and in groups, they discuss other state symbols. They create their own personal symbol and write a paragraph explaining it.
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Social Studies: The Black West

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students assess the influence of African Americans in the western United States from the sixteenth century to the present. They examine the Black-Spanish heritage, slavery and freedom on the frontier, along with African American...
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Watermelons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the origins and different uses of watermelons. Using the internet, they find photographs of the fruit and reading about them in primary source documents. As a class, they plan a community activity in which they use a...
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Snowflake Book Report Cover

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss Snowflake Bentley, the first snowflake photographer, and use art supplies such as Fiskars¿¿ Punches and Snow Texture Plates to create individual snowflake book report covers.
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Literature: The Russian Cinderella

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast the Russian fairytale, Wee Little Havroshechka" with the Anglo-Saxon "Cinderella." In groups the discuss and then write their own versions of the Cinderella story. Students write about the differences...
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Historical Events in Utah History

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders choose a topic they are interested in related to the history of Utah. Using the internet, they research the topic making sure to cite where they gathered the information and take notes. To end the lesson, they write their...
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Who's Who In Black History

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the life and achievements of promident African-Americans. As a class, they participate in acting out various scenes of a play which represents the Civil Rights era. They discuss how the world might be different...
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The Sisters Club

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the book The Sisters Club and complete activities that are related to the book. In this reading lesson, 3rd graders read the book given, and then do activities that include taking a birth order quiz and an activity...
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Sail Through History: American West and History of Medicine

For Students 5th - 6th
In these reading strategies worksheets, students learn reading hints, tips and the S.A.I.L. reading strategy. Students use the methods to learn about American history and the history of medicine.
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Salt Lake City, Utah

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research the history of the Salt Lake City. In this geography lesson, students select an activity in Salt Lake City to research, such as snow skiing. Students write a research report.
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Economics Dictation

For Teachers 9th
In this economics text dictation, 9th graders take dictation on a passage about economic theory, applied economics, and economic history.
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Breaking News English: Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 2 graphic organizer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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Breaking News English: One Way Ticket to Mars Mission

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "One Way Ticket to Mars Mission," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Camel Beauty Contest Opens in UAE

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Camel Beauty Contest Opens in UAE," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Woman Has First Face Transplant

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Woman Has First Face Transplant," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: British Food Best in the World

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "British Food Best in the World," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

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