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Haiku and Beyond: Exploring Genres of Japanese Literature

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare and contrast the literature of Japan as they study the culture, history and geography of the island nation. They read various genres of literature, describe geographic and landform features of Japan, and find...
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Saris, Kimonos, Tagas and Smocks: Exploring Clothing Across Cultures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore via the internet all types of clothing around the world. Students discuss that the way people dress is an important means of expressing identity. Pupils collaborate via Internet research the social purposes of clothing.
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Indus Valley Geography and Civilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the geographical features of the Indus Valley to determine how the location of this valley contributed to the growth of an ancient civilization. They work in groups to research the area before completing map work that...
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NFE General Knowledge Quiz

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine various aspects of history. In this MultiGenre lesson, 9th graders participate in a bingo game. Students complete a worksheet on the bingo game afterwards.
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Sanctuary: Quail Island Banks Peninsula

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore world geography by creating a 3D diorama. In this New Zealand land form lesson, students examine color images of New Zealand's wildlife and discuss the different elements inside them. Students utilize these images...
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The Life and Death of the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders understand the state of the world around the year 1000 AD as it pertains to the Byzantine Empire. They analyze and discuss the characteristics of the Byzantine Empire.
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Role Playing the Plague

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the impact of the plague. In this European history lesson, students listen to their instructors present information regarding the black death and then write letters regarding the plague from the perspective of 14th...
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Puppetmania: Using Puppets in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students create puppets to teach concepts such as history and weather. In this Puppetmania lesson, students manipulate their puppets to show a range of emotions, facial expressions, and actions. Students design puppets and learn about...
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Fisheries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and report on the ocean's problems of disappearing or diminishing species around the world. students examine ecosystems and food chains and present their findings to a mock panel of science experts.
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Poisoned Chalice

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners explore espionage. In this current events instructional activity, students research various Web sites for information about the history of spy work, Anglo-Russian relations, and spy gadgets. 
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Corn Field Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete problems dealing with whole numbers, fractions and percents. After exploring the history of corn and related farming vocabulary, students work in pairs to solve multi-step problems. They incorporate the use of...
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The Olympic Games

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the history of the Olympics and the various countries that have hosted the games. They obtain information about some of the sports featured in the Olympics. Students then create a brochure using Microsoft Publisher.
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Out and About: Minibeasts

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Pupils get up close and personal with invertebrates. In this mini-beasts lesson, students may visit the Natural History Museum, the Bramley Frith Education Centre, the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World online or in-person to discover...
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Pueblo Pottery

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils are introduced to the characteristics of pueblo pottery and create their own piece of pueblo inspired pottery. After a brief lecture into the history and methods creating pueblo pottery, students use provided materials to create...
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Back in Time - Next Stop the Middle Ages

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students are introduced to the Middle Ages through Powerpoint presentations and books. During the presentations students work on various reading skills by reading made up papers about the Middle Ages detailing certain events in history.
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Exploring the Night Sky: Fall/Winter

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explain how moon phases occur. They explain three ways that the night sky has been used through history. Students locate some of the constellations in the night sky. They discuss stories and myths surrounding stars.
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Fields of Candy Bars

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research and write about the origins of the ingredients in candy bars. They taste them and describe what they are tasting. They use descriptive words to write a paragraph describing the candy bar. They research ingredients in...
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Corn in Legend and Myth

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders compare myths and legends about corn and use creative abilities to act them out. In this corn legends lesson, 7th graders read background information about corn and its importance. Students work in groups to research...
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Birdman or Birdbrain

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students become history detectives as they research, and later discuss, various theories about Rapa Nui. They study written language using symbols and create their own symbol language.
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The Modern Mercenary and the Decolonization of Africa: Ten Plus Ten Questions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the mercenary in the decolonization of Africa by answering the following questions: (1) Who and what is the modern mercenary; pro and con?, (2) What are some of the factors or elements which acclimatized the...
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Studies of the Eastern Worlds: Japan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders, in their study of Japan, examine and discuss the effect the atomic bomb had on Japan. They watch videos and then read the story of Sadako and her magic cranes. They make their own origami cranes and write a paragraph on...
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Art Around the World

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the art styles of different cultures by researching and then creating a "museum exhibit".
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A World Made New: Human Rights After the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After reading excerpts, they discover how cultural values have been blended into the UDHR. They discuss how their school and community deal with human...
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The Feudal System: Castles at War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the feudal system of the Middle Ages. For this Middle Ages lesson, students watch "The Feudal System at War". Students listen to an instructor-delivered lecture regarding the roles of monarchs, nobles, knights, and...

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