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The Role of the Musician and His Instruments in the Civil War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders listen to and discuss the music of the Civil War Era in order to better explain society during this time period. They identify the musical instruments and write their own word to accompany the music of one of the songs.
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Tracking Down the Real Billy the Kid

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze the role that gunfighters played in the settlement of the West and distinguish between their factual and fictional accounts. Using internet research, students explore the life of Billy the Kid. They write an essay on...
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Shakespeare and The Globe

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
A PowerPoint fill-in-the-blanks exam that tests learners knowledge of the life and times of William Shakespeare? Why not? The presentation could be used as a general review or as an introductory activity to assess prior knowledge.
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The Glory That Was Greece: A Test

For Students 7th - 9th
Did your class just finish a unit on Greek life, culture, and conquest? If you think they know everything there is to know about Ancient Greece, then put them to the test with this exam, which contains thirty multiple choice questions.
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Measuring the Earth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use principles of geometry to measure the circumference of the Earth. In this applied geometry lesson plan, students use mathematics to determine scientific information. They make measurements, calculate the central angle,...
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Measuring the Earth (Eratoshenes' method)

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in problem solving, communicating, reasoning, and connecting to represent and solve problems, using geometric models.
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Creating a Heroic Character

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students answer a series of defining questions that lead them to develop a fully realized heroic character. They create a variety of multimedia representations of their hero, including video interviews, HyperStudio stacks, web pages, and...
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Urban Rocks: Investigating Stone Used for Buildings and Monuments

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students observe the rocks and stones used to build and carve monuments during a field trip.
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Interview The Artists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine athe role of art, music and film in Russian society.
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Sharia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the story of a woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death. They identify terms associated with Islamic law and beliefs. They compare and contrast this case with the American legal system.
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Saudi Arabia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video clip about bombings in Saudi Arabia. They discuss the causes and implications of other recent terrorist attacks. They examine the United States - Saudi Arabia relationship as well.
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What are the Conditions for Victory in Iraq?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view a video clip about the war in Iraq. They discuss how the coalition forces know when they have won. They read an article about the situation as well.
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A Call to Jihad

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video clip about Islam in the Middle East. They discuss quotes by Hussein calling for a jihad and what jihad means. They examine Hussein's leadership qualities as well.
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The Decision to Go to War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine President Bush's decision to go to war with Iraq. They work together to discuss a topic related to this given to them by their teacher. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
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The Presidential Nominating System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the process by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by the Democratic and Republican parties. They identify the differences between primaries and caucuses and key terms and issues related to the primary...
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The California Recall Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify facts about the structure of the California recall election. They research the history of recall elections throughout the United States. They analyze the positives and negatives of a governor recall election.
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Structure of Congress

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine the structure of Congress. They identify the roles of the Democratic and Republician parties and their leaders. They role play the role of congressmen and pretend to pass new legislation.
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Experiencing Japanese Feudalism

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify that a system of feudalism similar to that of medieval Europe developed in Japan by 1300. Students identify the social hierarchy of feudal Japan. Students identify what the cultural basis for the relationships among...
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Pliable Proteins

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students make models of protiens using wire and paperclips. They are given step by step instructions with lots of information about proteins throughout the directions. They make the three basic structual elements of proteins;...
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Biology: Plants - The Fiber of Life

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, in groups, examine and list the varieties of plants and how they relate to man and the environment. They create plant books complete with leaf samples with sketches and information, grow beans in plastic baggies, and role-play...
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Make it a habitat

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the adaptation of life forms through natural selection to fill various niches and accommodate changing environmental conditions. They select an ecosystem and conduct research to provide as much detailed information as...
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National First Ladies' Library

Why Do We Have Libraries?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the reason and origins of libraries and conduct an information search using a variety of resources. They are divided into groups that have a specific set of questions they are to answer. Each group will then complete...
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John McCain

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading a passage about John Sidney McCain III worksheet, learners read facts and answer multiple choice, true and false, and fill in the blank questions. Students answer 14 questions.
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Copy Cat

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students follow the directions as the "cat" guides them in moving creatively. In this observing and listening instructional activity, students move their bodies while staying in their own spaces. Students then are allowed to move out of...

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