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Habitat Cards

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the relationship between a habitat and the environment. In groups, they use the internet to research the relationship between the animals and the habitat on their card. They present their information to the class...
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Governmental Influence on the Construction of Dams

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students comprehend how the type of government system affects the country's ability to change the environment by construction of large projects like dams. They explain how the type of government a country has can determine the ability...
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International Curiosity and National Pride

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students look at their own culture and at Bulgarian culture to identify national, local, or ethnic traits. They identify at least three important characteristics of their culture that help make it unique and compose a list of questions...
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Setting Goals with Benjamin Franklin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss historical accounts and accomplishments of "Benjamin Franklin" which exemplify good character traits. They create a display of paper keys which describe these traits. They relate these traits to their future...
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Crossword Puzzle: Benjamin Franklin

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues about the Benjamin Franklin. For example, "Two of his inventions include the stove and..."
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The Stamp Act of 1765

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the origins of colonial objections to "taxation without representation".  In this American History lesson, 11th graders create a presentation on specific topics in relation to the Stamp Act.
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Population Density in the Ghettos

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine population density in Jewish ghettos. In this Holocaust activity, students calculate population density of cities around the world using the provided information. Students then discuss the implications of high...
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Which reference book helps most?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders utilize various reference materials to find specific types of information. In this library research lesson, 4th graders choose the best source of information from the library's reference collection to answer questions.
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Research Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research a project of their choice in relation to a career they may want. In this language arts lesson, 8th graders create a bibliography of references used both print and online sources. Students make an outline of their...
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The Art and Soul of the Land

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study conservation and how different communication styles used by different conservationists. In this conservation lesson students obtain information on a cartoon or a few quotes from a conservationist and are ask to describe...
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Population and Population Density

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and interpret graphs. In this population lesson, students explore population and population density as they read several data graphs and respond to questions.
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The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian Tragedy of 1915

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian tragedy. In this world history lesson, students read handouts about both world history events and create presentations that feature the events.
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Logs of Straw: Dendocronology

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners investigate the age of trees by analyzing tree rings.  In this dendocronology lesson plan, students examine sample images of tree rings and identify their age by the amount of rings.  Learners complete a chart...
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It's Your Birthday! Expository Writing Unit 2

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students create an expository essay. In this writing lesson Students are assigned a country and must conduct research surrounding a historic event that occurred in that country at the time of their birth.
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Vietnam Today

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discover the Vietnam of today. In this research skills lesson plan, students identify what the country is like today. Students select projects from the provided list to complete and share with their classmates.
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Champions Of The Land

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars write an abstract of a book concerning conservation. In this environmental activism lesson, students explore books such as Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.  Young scholars choose a book about conservation from a...
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Leapin' Landmarks: Locating 10 Man-made Landmarks Around the World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on maps and use the maps to write an informational report about landmarks. In this landmarks lesson plan, 3rd graders write about 1 major landmark.
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Linking Real World Data to the Classroom

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze data representing real life scenarios.In this algebra lesson, students collect, plot and analyze data using a graph. They use different methods to represent and present their data.
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Watch Out

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess a time-related scenario at a railroad station. They study about the importance of a synchronized time system at Grand Central Terminal.They research various time measurement devices and develop "How It Works" posters...
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Where Have All the Endangered Gone?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore animals that are endangered. They choose an endangered animal that they would like to keep from becoming extinct. Students create a persuasive presentation to persuade someone to understand why they feel keeping their...
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Where in the World Clues

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers demonstrate ability to access information and classify that information as broad or specific. They create a game to share with other students.
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The Impact of the Dust Bowl as Shown Through Photography

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine and discuss photographs and paintings of the Dust Bowl era. They write a journal entry describing what it would be like if they stepped into one of the photographs, and create a Powerpoint presentation on the Dust...
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Good Schools For Everyone

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students work in groups in order to brainstorm the type of criteria needed to assess the quality of a secondary school. They use several case studies to establish the context for coming up with ideas. Then students conduct research into...
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The Timeline of a Lifetime

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars create a timeline which includes four important events from their own life, two national events and two world events. They write an essay highlighting the four events included on the timeline.

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