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The Three Faces of Isaac Stevens
Eighth graders examine three images of Isaac Stevens for information about the man and his activity as a US soldier, territorial governor and participant in treaty councils. Students are also shown Union Army pictures with different...
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Ordinary People, Ordinary Places: The Civil Rights Movement
Students analyze Martin Luther King's message of nonviolent protest discover how individuals adapted his message to their own communities and situations.
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Rock Art Stories
Students examine different types of rock art. They analyze them to try to figure out the meaning of the art. They create their own rock art that tells a story. They share their creation with the class.
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3-D Accordion Dragon
Students fold construction paper in accordion style pleats to create a large 3-D paper dragon.
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Day of the Dead
Young scholars explore Day of the Dead, also called "Dia de los Muertos," which is a holiday (or festival) celebrated in Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, and other areas in Central and South America populated with the Latino ethnic background.
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Japanese Folktales for Children
Learners study Japanese folkart traditions and culture through storytelling, class discussions, and a creative project. The project involves students creating drawings of a pre-selected folktale and putting them together in a class book.
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Altars, Shrines and Tributes
Students design an original altar, shrine or tribute in clay and other media.
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Raleigh Bound!! A Virtual Tour
Fourth graders navigate a DPI web site to answer questions as they preview the Capitol, Legislative Building, and Museum of Natural Sciences before an actual trip to Raleigh.
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The Meaning of Food
Students gain an understanding of the many roles that food plays in people's lives. They explore about different cultures and groups through food. Students use a range of research and presentation skills.
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Don't Make that Baby Cry
Students study the short "a" sound in words by examining the mouth movements made when making the sound. They practice making the sound by pretending they are making baby sounds. Next, they recite a tongue twister that contains a number...
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Planning a Railroad
Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
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Let Me Tell You About My State
Students develop an awareness of the concepts of the United States through the Amateur Radio communication services by verbally sharing information about their state such as cultures, current events, geography, history and much more.
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Judging Acts
Students research Canada's political history by analyzing the country's constitution. To display their understanding, students write essays.
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Dolley The Hero
High schoolers engage in a instructional activity that focuses on the events of the War of 1812. They conduct research using a variety of resources that includes the internet. Students then find images on the internet and then draw one...