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Dude, Where's My Karma?

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students research various aspects of Indian culture. They create a Book of Knowledge about India. In a second activity they research the history behind any game. They make presentations and play the different games during Game Day.
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Born to be Wild

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students watch an episode depicting the human vs. polar bear conflict in Churchill, Canada. They conduct online research and analyze the information. They interpret the facts and use storytelling techniques and role playing to convey...
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The Red Kangaroo: An Outback Survivor

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars watch an episode of "Nature" about the "Big Red Roos." They create food chains and webs based on the information they've researched on the red kangaroos. They write an editorial on the topic of the killing of kangaroos...
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Cave Art Drawing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars design an environment that resembles a prehistoric cave. They use ancient rock art as inspiration for their own artistic expression. They demonstrate their understanding of the vocabulary, tools, and techniques used in...
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The Princess And The Painter

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discover Baroque art techniques through the research of Diego Velasquez' work "Las Meninas" and other Baroque art. This leads to an exciting creative art project of "everyday life" by each student.
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Newsworthy Journey

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research about ancient civilizations to produce a newspaper that reflecting the cultural, political, economic and religious views of the ancient civilizations of Egypt or Mexico.
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Digital Dada

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners explore the concept of photomontage the juxtaposition of photo images and fragments of images to create new images and meanings. To research Hannah Hoch and the Dadists who created them. To incorporate digital technology in the...
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Balanced Diet

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the concept of a balanced diet and how the food pyramid is organized. They conduct research using the links included in the instructional activity. They differentiate the parts of the pyramid while looking at...
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Breaking the Chains: Rising Out of Circumstances

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Study history through photographs. In this visual arts and history lesson, young scholars learn to analyze photographs to discover details about life during the Civil War era. Students write journal entries as if they are the...
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The White Rose

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the "White Rose" movement. In this Holocaust lesson plan, students create timelines and collages regarding "White Rose" events as they research the resistance movement in Nazi Germany.
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House Two: The Red and Blue House - Schroder House, Utrecht, The Netherlands

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners analyze the architecture of the Red and Blue House in The Netherlands. In this architecture analysis lesson, students analyze The Schroder House and complete discussion questions. Learners also complete follow up activities,...
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Railroad Idioms Art Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research railroad idioms.  In this idiom lesson, 6th graders read through a glossary of different railroad idioms and their meanings. They illustrate a chosen idiom.
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Frog Questions

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this frogs worksheet, students first choose a type of frog and research facts about it. Students answer 7 essay questions about habitat, food, body adaptation and protection.
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The Story of Red and Blue: Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify art history by examining a list of images on-line. In this painting lesson, students identify the work of Keith Haring by researching the Internet and discuss his style of artwork. Students utilize computers, paint...
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Natural Dyes From Plants

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate how natural dyes from plants was an expression of Native American cultures. They examine objects dyed from natural sources, conduct Internet research, and create their own dyes using various plant sources.
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Indiana Travel Guide

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after exploring and researching the state of Indiana, create a travel guide about the state of Indiana including its capital, major rivers, governors and two famous people from the state. They utilize a variety of art...
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Indiana Travel Guide

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders share their information about their home state. In this research lesson, 4th graders use graphic organizers to make a travel guide about the state of Indiana. This lesson could be modified for use with any state, it also...
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Downloading Trouble

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners explore the meaning of piracy.  In this technology lesson, students discuss the economic and social repercussions of DVD and CD piracy, then further their knowledge by completing on-line research on the topic.  Several...
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I Dream in Pictures and Words (Day 1)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the art of Rene Magrritte and Marc Chagall. Using the internet, they discover the characteristics of Surrealist artists and write a paper. They share their findings with the class and answer discussion questions.
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Project Ahupua`a: Map Construction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct a relief map of the Big Island of Hawaii. They work in groups to conduct research, design and construct the map. Students use clay, gessoed boards and reference maps in their projects.
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Water and Land Ecosystems

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the differences between a land and aquatic ecosystem. They use the information in order to present it in an assessment. There are target questions that can be used to guide research, lead a classroom discussion, or...
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Acadie: Alive and Well!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners examine artwork by Canadian Robert Harris. They research the Acadian culture, write letters, create a mural, and develop and perform an old-fashioned radio show.
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Teaching "Gone with the Wind" in High School: Ideas & Activities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Plan on using Gone with the Wind as a reading selection? Here's a packet of prompts for activities and assessments.
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Voices of Iraqi Refugees

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
The stated goal of this resource is to provide learners with basic facts about and build empathy for Iraqi refugees. To do so elementary classes develop a plan for how to welcome refugees to their classroom. Middle schoolers read...

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