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Breaking News English: Four Dead in Indian "Diamond" Hunt

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
For this ESL worksheet, students first read an article about rumors of diamonds being washed ashore in India. Students complete all or some of the 100 exercises and activities pertaining to the article. Included are vocabulary,...
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An Author Study: Kevin Henkes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Kevin Henkes' books can be a great way to introduce students to an author study in the classroom.
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Amidst the Rubble of Ruined Cities

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students, in committees, develop and propose solutions to rebuild various elements of Colombia's infrastructure in the wake of the January 25, 1999 earthquake, as well as compare and contrast the earthquake's affects on Colombia to an...
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Remains of the Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners consider how archaeologists discovered and pieced together artifacts that indicate a Celtic presence in ancient Turkey. They research ancient civilizations and create archaeological digs containing items representative of these...
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Separation of Church and Class?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the changing socioeconomic status of the evangelical Christian population in the United States. They discuss the relationship between class and religion in American society.
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Of Amulets And Scrolls

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students come to an understanding of the time period covered in the first five books of the Bible by researching and recreating ancient artifacts. They recreate artifacts that represent the people, lifestyles, and culture of people...
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A Work Of Faith

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars study about different types of religious art; they then select representative works from different faiths to create their own exhibit. They research a specific religious art tradition and create an exhibit of works of art...
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A History of Conflict

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore issues contributing to current tensions between Pakistan and India, drawing conclusions about how the conflict came about and where it may be heading. They Participate in an in-class "diplomacy summit"; create a...
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Wrapping Up the School Year

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars complete a variety of writing and yearbook activities to complete the school year. They write a letter to the student that will sit in their desk the next school year, and a letter to their next year's teacher. As a...
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Breaking News English: Vodafone Ends $60m Man Utd Shirt Deal

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students read or listen to an article about the end of a shirt sponsorship deal with Manchester United soccer team. Students complete all or some of the 100 activities available here including discussion,...
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Acts of Defiance?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students contemplate, discuss and share responses to critical and analytical questions regarding impending war in Iraq. They write persuasive essays arguing the pros and cons of the United States waging war unilaterally.
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Breaking News English: Violence In Japan's Elementary Schools

For Students 6th - 7th
In this ESL worksheet, students read or listen to an article about increasing violence in Japanese elementary schools. Students complete all or some of the 100 activities available here including discussion, listening, vocabulary and...
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Masters of War

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore how artists depict wartime historical events. Then students create their own works of art depicting a historical event that has taken place during their own lives. They create a classroom gallery.
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Lewis and Clark

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners investigate the historic journey of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. They identify six discoveries made on the journey, participate in an online activity that traces their trail, write a journal in the first person...
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Journey Times Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read an article about the benefits of cycling and complete six short answer questions based on the information in the passage.
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Breaking News English: Argentina 3 Mexico 1

For Students 6th - 7th
For this ESL worksheet, learners read or listen to an article about the Argentina and Mexico World Cup soccer game. Students complete all or some of the 100 activities available here including discussion, listening, vocabulary and...
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Master of His Domain

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the basic elements that comprise the Internet. They create illustrated posters demonstrating their understanding of how the Internet works and develop maps of their personal Web communities.
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The Dawn of Humanity

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate recent archaeological challenges to theories of human origins. They research the history and geography of various African regions to create proposals for future excavations.
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Reign of Terror?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research acts of terrorism around the world over the past thirty years to create a visual timeline of these events for the classroom.
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Answering the Call of the Wild

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore wildlife conservation by investigating the reintroduction of species into their natural habitats and species near extinction. They create a poster and a position paper that explains the importance of preserving this...
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The Rules of the Game

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students debate whether college athletes should be held to a higher behavioral standard than non-athletes. Students determine whether behavior outside of school should be punishable by university administration, then write letters to the...
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Appliances with Minds of Their Own

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how everyday appliances might soon possess the capacity "to think" as a result of recent technological advances. A display of their knowledge of this new technology by creating a poster design of a "smart" machine.
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Nature in a Flick of the Eye

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the visual information a diorama artist provides by thinking of all the details for the background of a location described by their teacher. They investigate diorama artists and their importance in creating the illusion...
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Of Electron Bondage

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create models of ionic and covalent electronic bonds to demonstrate their understanding of these chemistry concepts. They explain how both ionic bonds and covalent bonds work so that younger students can understand.