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Using Mahatma Gandhi's Swaraj and Satyagraha Ideals in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars write definitions of swaraj and satyahraha as presented by Mahatma Gandhi, and how they pertain to them in the classroom. In this Gandhi lesson plan, students determine the rights and responsibilities they have and how to...
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Traditional Inuit Games

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore Inuit culture. In this cultural diversity lesson, students collaborate to learn Inuit games and teach them to their classmates.
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Sparking a Revolution!

For Teachers 4th
Students investigate the causes and events that lead to the US Revolutionary War. They use a number of study techniques in this unit to discuss why the colonies wanted freedom from Britain.
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Examining the African American Family through the Eyes of Women Authors

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read stories by women authors on the characteristics of the African-American family. Using the internet, they research the history of issues that have affected African-American families from the Civil War to the Civil Rights...
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Positive & Negative Space

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students review and differentiate between positive and negative space, view teacher sample, and cut out shapes to create puzzle-like picture in which one color of paper represents positive space and one color represents negative space.
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Team Shape Picture/Shape Creation

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners study the concept of shape--two-dimensional objects--and have hands-on experience creating pictures using a variety of shapes. They identify, explain and use the basic elements of design and recognize the effect different...
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My Science Box

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate snails and their physical and behavioral characteristics.  In this investigative lesson plan students create a pie chart to show the results of their findings.
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The Big Freeze

For Students 7th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, learners read a 6-paragraph article about climate change. Students respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the article. Vocabulary words from the reading and their definitions are also included.
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The Solid South Switcharoo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine primary sources. In this lesson on political parties, students view historic documents, speeches, and photos to trace the rise and fall of particular political parties. Learners will be looking at the success of each...
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Vocabulary Test for The Perilous Road

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this vocabulary words worksheet, students match words to their definitions from the story The Perilous Road. Students complete 28 problems total.
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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

For Students 6th - 7th
In these comma splices and fused sentences worksheets, students read the sentences and the three underlined parts. Students then find and fix either the comma splice or fused sentence.
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My Life Timeline

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate their own lives by creating a timeline. In this personal history lesson, 2nd graders define the important events in their lives and how they have influenced their time afterwards. Students create a timeline...
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First Vowel Sounds

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this vowel sounds worksheet, students practice saying the vowel sounds by reading the vowel letters in each line. Students read 7 lines of vowels.
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Animal Farm

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students work together in small groups to share their knowledge about apartheid in South Africa. They research the role of women in both traditional and contemporary African societies. They focus on such topics as employment, family, and...
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Learning Sight Words with Picture Me Reading and the Document Camera

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify sight words. In this learning sight words lesson, 1st graders view flash cards to practice the words and identify them in a poem. 
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Rhythm Compositions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concepts that focuses upon the musical rhythms. They conduct class discussion and use questions in order to clear up any misconceptions. Students create art compositions that illustrate rhythm and then each one...
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Durga's Victory: Envisioning Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a selection about the Hindu deity, Durga. They analyze an image of her and discuss what it means to be "powerful."
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Breaking News English: Malaysia Crackdown on Ethnic Indians

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Malaysia Crackdown on Ethnic Indians," 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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BUS: The Internet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners become acquainted with Internet terms, and practice searching for information on the Internet.
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Cows in Crisis

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study mad cow disease and how it has affected the lifestyles of many Europeans. They examine local cattle industry and look for steer- or cow-related products. They organize information they find and present it to the rest of...
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Examining the African American Role in New Haven History: Pride in the Past? Hope for the Future

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the role of African-Americans in New Haven, Connecticut. Using two maps, they compare and contrast the differences in the town from the past to today. In groups, they use the internet to research the contributions...
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KS3 Citizenship: Cathy Come Home (1966)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view, critique and analyze a moving drama that offers a way into looking at housing problems today. They become aware of the issues, conditions and emotional side of sliding into poverty, debt and homelessness through the eyes...
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Breaking News English: Nelson Mandela's Son Dies of AIDS

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Nelson Mandela's Son Dies of AIDS," 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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Sioux Treaty of 1868

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore and research the history of Native Americans in North America.