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Whales
Learners study the history of whales. For this whale lesson plan, students research two types of whales, color a tile, and write a one page paper. The tiles may be combined to make a group picture.
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The Sound and Feel of the 1920s
Eleventh graders comprehend the 1920's. They analyze examples of art from 1920's to build an comprehension of the times. They are asked if art reflect or transcend the time in which it was created? Students discuss the common element...
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Henry V (Shakespeare) Introduction
Ninth graders identify current knowledge of dramatic literature and develop a schema for discussing an performing dramatic literature.
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Experiencing Tiananmen Square
Students investigate the Tiananmen Square demonstration and massacre in China. They watch a video clip, in small groups conduct Internet research, present their findings to the class, simulate a demonstration, and create an art project.
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The Making of a Leader
Students participate in a class discussion and conduct independent research about the life skills Ralph Bunche developed because of the influences of others, his life experiences, and the obstacles he had to overcome as a youth. They...
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Redesigning a Time Line
Students review how Ben and Jerry's ice cream is made to begin the activity. Using the internet, they view a timeline on the history of the company. They use a software program to make an ice cream cone and color the ice cream as they...
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Social Studies: How Much Postage?
Students discover the reasons behind the increase cost of mail postage. Visiting provided Websites, they investigate the history of stamps and how rates became based on weight. To conclude, students brainstorm reasons for the continuous...
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Lesson Plan 2--3000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.?
Students, in groups, study the different writing systems from 3000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.
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Exploring Heroism
Students research heroism online. In this heroism lesson plan, students use the documentary of Heroes of Ground Zero to explore the theme of heroism. Students complete five days of activities to research and participate in activities...
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The U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel
Students research the political aspects of the U.S. position in the Middle East, considering, for example, Truman's position in view of the 1948 presidential election. They examine a telegram sent by the Secretary of State, George C....
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Anasazi/Mesoamerican/Andean: Time and Cultural Passages
Seventh graders role play the position of someone in one of six different civilization groups. They research the group's development, advancement and fall of their civilization. They create a presentation to share the information with...
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Inside Catlin's Head
Students will develop a variety of skills that include spatial, body kinesthetic, and communication skills. They create journal entries about the artist George Caitlin and a script for a theatrical skit.
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Agricultural and Industrial Policies of the U.S.
Young scholars examine the impact of laws and government policies on the agricultural and industrial economic systems. From a list of topics, they select one area and create timelines of at least ten related government activities. In...
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It's About Time
In collaborative teams, pupils create individual autobiographical presentations that help them investigate their historical background. As they collaborate and create their projects they discuss and come to realize how current decisions...
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If a Picture's Worth a Thousand Words...
Students examine the debate between the preservation of and access to historical artifacts. They explore the notion of ownership and commodification of historical artifacts and come up with a plan for compromise.
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A Comparative Bilingual Portfolio LessonAbout Japan and Latin America
Young scholars analyze issues and historical questions about Japan as they relate to similar events in Latin America. They use writing, reading, and comprehension skills in completing a research project. Students seek what is similar...
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Watermelons
Middle schoolers discover the origins and different uses of watermelons. Using the internet, they find photographs of the fruit and reading about them in primary source documents. As a class, they plan a community activity in which...
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Everyday Heroes
Students research heroes and create their own criteria of what constitutes a hero. They choose a personal hero and create a web page that portrays the individual and their accomplishments. Students create a presentation for the class.
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The Arms Race - From the Beginning to the End
Ninth graders focus on the political and technological developments of the Cold War. They, in groups, read and summarize the speech they are given. They should provide a short presentation based on their interpretation.
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Tocobaga Indians of Tampa Bay
Students identify characteristics of the Tocobaga Indian tribe, compare and contrast this tribe to other Florida tribes, and explain why the Tocobaga tribe became extinct.
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Dear Philanthropist
Students differentiate between philanthropists and celebrities. They brainstorm a list of philanthropists and write formal letters to them. They can write to past or present philanthropists from a teacher-provided list or the one...
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Playing with Language: Tall Tales and Codes
Young scholars interpret and identify the elements of folktales, with an emphasis on tall tales, in this lesson. Students utilize brainstorming techniques to list ways people communicate. Young scholars also read and create a time line...
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"The Circuit" and the Civil Rights Movement
Students compare and contrast concepts of the civil rights movement to the concepts presented in the short story, "The Circuit." In groups, they sort a series of ideas written on index cards into two categories - rights and freedoms. ...
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