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Studying History through Journal Keeping

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars read and write journals to relate to events of the past, in this case the Oregon Trail travels. They watch a video and read journal accounts dealing with the trip to the West as they attempt to keep a journal of what the...
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"Hello, I Am Deborah Sampson"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders learn the role played by individuals during the American Revolutionary War.
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CULTURES OF OUR NATION

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore their own culture and the culture of their classmates.
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Making an Illustrated Dictionary with Geographic Terms

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students, in groups, explore geographic terms using left and right brain activities.
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Orienteering: Map Skills

For Teachers K - 4th
Students use a map to locate six specific landmarks on a course using a map. They identify how maps can help us and write a paragraph describing how to get from one landmark to another on the map.
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Sequencing of Events

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars pick a time period and put events in chronological order using symbols.
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You Can Find It!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners, in groups, use longitude and latitude to locate various places on a map.
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Whole Language Approach to Map Making

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, after reading Island of the Blue Dolphins, explore map making using the Whole Language Approach.
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Money Pit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a penny to explore their culture.
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Developed or Undeveloped?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students watch slides of other countries to identify and discuss factors that make a country developed or developing. They create a product that shows their view of developed and undeveloped.
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"Archeology Dig"

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students simulate archaeologists as they dig through a bag with found items in order to arrive at conclusions about the people they are studying.
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Voting Simulation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the process of voting. They study the lawmaking branch of the state government.
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Reorganizing the Bill of Rights

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, explore all 26 amendments and group them accordingly.
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Geo-Trip

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore geographic locations by creating a travel brochure.
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A Study of Alaska

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Learners explore Alaska. This lesson is gearing mostly for students who live in Alaska.
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Electronic Mapping

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify countries, oceans, and capitals by building an electronic map.
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Cruise the News

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students utilize newspapers as a resource to complete various tasks. They read articles, write summaries, investigate the classified section, write commercials, and circle spelling words.
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Cultural Awareness/Sharing Traditions

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine and explore cultural traditions that make their own families unique. In groups, they discuss traditions, write about the similarities and differences in the group, and interview other students.
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Cruisin' the Counties: Learning Counties and Major Roads in Arizona

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils examine Arizona counties and use the themes of location and movement to develop an Arizona map.
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Prop Box

For Teachers 4th - 12th
What other uses can you brainstorm for a key? What about a pair of sunglasses? Bring a bag of props into your classroom and have learners create different uses for a selection of objects. Then, after everyone has shared, translate the...
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"Planet" Vacation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students research a location of their choice using the internet. They list the characteristics of the location and why they chose it as their ideal vacation spot. Using maps, they pinpoint their destination and trace their route. They...
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Colors of Stars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students observe the colors found in the flame of a burning candle and examine the basic concepts of matter and energy. Students apply this information to the color's of starts and the temperature of the stars photosphere. Students...
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Interpreting Graphs and Analyzing Data

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate graphs and analyze the data displayed in the graph. They read a graph reflecting the birthday data for the students to read and analyze. Students use the graph to determine the number of birthday cards they need to...
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Chocolate Fever

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study plants in the rainforest. They complete a variety of activities surrounding the subject of chocolate. They create new candy bars, invent learning games and write poetry--all focusing on chocolate.

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