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Priorities and Power: Migrants and Voting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the African-American migrants entry into the political process. They summarize their findings in a short essay.
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Afro-Caribbean Americans and the Sugar Economy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read the narrative, Caribbean Immigration and examine how sugar production and migration of people of African origin have been intertwined for centuries. Working in three groups, they present oral reports on the three eras...
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Contemporary Immigration Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research contemporary immigrations of Africans to the United States. They investigate the laws and regulations of immigration and the impact of immigration on the nation.
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Start with a Chart

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use a given chart and the 50 state quarters to synthesize information about the 50 states and the dates that they were admitted into the union. Students complete a math worksheet while referring to the chart.
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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the difference between the Cold War and the "hot" wars and contrast the benefits of solid and liquid fuel ballistic missile systems of the era. The impact of the Cold War upon their communities is explored.
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Artist Unknown

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students examine how Lennie Gardner's process of discovery about his bronze mask parallels a personal discovery process. They receive an introduction to the art, history, and religion of Benin
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Hopscotch Migration

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Pupils examine the use of wetlands by migrating birds. They discuss reasons for the disappearance of wetlands. They discover how humans have affected wetlands as well.
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Water and Land 207

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine maps of different projections, mathematically calculate distortions, and note the advantages and disadvantages of each map. They study the different maps and transfer the map to graph paper.
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Geography Overview

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look at the United States often over the next few months. Help them to see how the United States has changed as territories have become states. They may be surprised to know the areas of our country that were territories...
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French and Indian War

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in activities that familiarize them with the causes of the French and Indian War. They discuss the problem that started the war, the countries involved, and the effects to come about as a result of the French and...
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Wh0-o-o-o's Out There?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders describe the physical features of an owl and identify survival adaptations. They Investigate an owl's niche in an ecosystem. The students participate in an interactive puzzle on the internet that helps for motivation.
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ABC Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this science worksheet, students match up eight pictures of animals to their names and then guess at the answers to eleven questions about animals.
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Living in the Desert: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this comprehension worksheet, students read a short selection about sand gazelles, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.
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Observing Capitalization Rules

For Students 4th - 5th
In this capitalization worksheet, students complete three activities that help them follow the rules for capitalization in their writing.
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Rich and Poor Dictation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this rich and poor dictation worksheet, students listen to a text about terminology used to describle rich and poor in our world today.
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Breaking News English: UK Closes Embassies

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "UK Closes Embassies," 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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P.H.A.T Log

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a P.H.A.T Log which records their nutrition and daily activities. They complete a reflections journal based on the entries.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: South America Interactive Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive map explores the continent and countries of South America. Through political, physical, population, and climate map layers and individual country views, learn about the boundaries that define the continent's 12 sovereign...
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Institute of Hydraulic Research: Flood Management in South America [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A 33-page paper presented at a symposium in 2006. It discusses flood control in South America, breaking the topic down into easily understandable chunks with lots of visuals. Topics covered include the impact of urbanization, two types...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Tour of South America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Familiarize your middle schoolers with South America by having them create a slideshow of a "Tour of South America" that focuses on its culture, geography, and history. This will help the students learn more about South America's people...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Geography of South America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Introduce your students to South America with this physical map activity. The resource contains a detailed lesson plan to help students learn about the geography, people, and environment of South America.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different cultures that make up South America. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and religion.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: South America

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here at this site from Enchanted Learning, you will find many links, lesson plans, map printouts, and activities on South America. The information is very good, and links are also provided for additional information.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an overview of the continent of South America, featuring information about politics, geography, and population statistics. Click on the name of a country to discover more details.

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