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Roaring Twenties
Tenth graders reconstruct the typical elements in life during the Roaring Twenties in the United States including youth culture, mass entertainment, religion, and prohibition. They experience a related role play activity
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Moving Toward Modern America (1919-1929)
Eighth graders study the politics and culture of the 1920's and write a report about some aspect of that era. They also create a Power Point presentation based on the 1920's lifestyle.
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The Coyote Population: Kansas Prairies
Students discover animal lifestyles by researching their ecosystem. In this animal statistics lesson, students research the geography of Kansas and discuss the reasons why wild animals survive in the open Kansas fields. Students complete...
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Looking After Our Pets
Young scholars explore animal lifestyles by illustrating images. In this pet care instructional activity, students discuss their own pets and the conditions animals need to survive in both nature or a home. Young scholars draw snakes and...
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Economic Use of Public Natural Areas
Students examine the public controversy between the use of public natural areas for economic activities by viewing video clips, researching on the Internet, and calculating sustainable land.
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Police Athletics: Beyond the Call
Learners explore relationships between communities, athletes, and police. In this awareness and education resource lesson, students discuss physical activities, benefits of an active lifestyle, and the relationship between policing...
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Checkmate: Chess, and the connection to the Middle Ages
Students investigate the different aspects of Medieval Times and the connection to chess. In this world history lesson, students complete a chart answering questions about the lifestyles of men and women in the Medieval Times....
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Conversation Questions: Jobs & Occupations
In this job and occupations worksheet, students read and answer the questions related to jobs and occupations as part of an ESL conversation activity.
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Victorian Celebrations
Fifth graders investigate the Victorian era by participating in Victorian style activities. In this World History lesson, 5th graders read about the traditions and customs of men and woman from the Victorian era and how the...
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Book Report Activity
Students analyze language arts by reading a book in class. In this book report lesson, students must read one of five selected books including 1984 and Lord of the Flies. Students prepare a two page report and create a poster...
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WorldWatcher Activity: Using Data to Investigate Issues and Solutions
Students use the WorldWatcher program to identify the issues affecting their country they have been using for these activities. In groups, they identify each issue and identify the solution or develop their own. They present their...
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Ict Activity 9
Fourth graders experience and study electronic conferencing as a means of communicating with other European schools. They assess various ways of communicating with other students to compare similarities and differences between...
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Ahimsa and Making Nonviolent Choices with Gandhi and King
Learners investigate nonviolent lifestyles by researching the biographies of Martin Luther King Jr and Gandhi. In this peace lesson, students define the term Ahimsa and describe Gandhi's lifestyle. Learners identify the six...
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Japan and America
In this Japan & America worksheet, students work together to write sentences about Japanese and American lifestyles. Students alternate reading one fact and write their partner's fact.
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Great Depression: People Puzzle
Students identify how the Great Depression affected various American social groups. In this Great Depression instructional activity, students read assigned textbook pages about women, African Americans, Mexican immigrants, and Native...
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You Don't Even Look Aboriginal
Learners view and respond to artwork and demonstrate understanding of different viewpoints about identity. Students then collect images of family members and symbols from magazines that represent their home and workplace, and create...
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Vocabulary Review Activity
In this vocabulary instructional activity, learners complete sentences, filling in blanks using words from a word pool at the top of the instructional activity.
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A Gift of Gratitude
Words of appreciation make great gifts for special occasions, but people can't tie them up with a bow ... until now! Using the lesson plan, learners write gratitude messages to a chosen recipient. Next, they fill a box or paper bag with...
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A Note of Gratitude
Gertrude Stein once said, "Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone." Learners break their silence by engaging in discussion and making lists of what makes them grateful. Next, pupils write and illustrate a thank you letter to a chosen...
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Variations in Living Things
Biology beginners observe traits in a collection of plant parts to realize the tremendous amount of genetic variation within a species. They consider rules of nature and discuss what would happen if they changed. They also examine data...
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Consumerism: No Purchase Necessary
Learners read a script that helps them understand the ins and outs of consumerism. They watch a video (not included), and engage in two additional activities. The lesson engages critical thinking skills and brings awareness to the...
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California CareerZone Student Workbook
A 13-page workbook walks scholars through the California CareerZone website. Class members start by creating accounts then take an interest survey. Results from the survey are used in activities that explore lifestyle choices, budgeting,...
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Gratitude Bank
Money isn't the only type of currency that fills a piggy bank. Learners practice filling their banks with the the things that make them grateful. Pupils write about their talents, relationships, challenges, and life skills, making...
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Water Around Us
Students create a collage of human land use activities around a body of water. Students evaluate the effects of different kinds of land use on wetland habitats, and create a list of pros and cons for each land use.