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Media Literacy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners watch a video a pre-taped TV commercials. They define propaganda and re-watch the video. Students choose a poster from Posters American Style and journal about their observations. Learners use the computer lab to develop tape...
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Discovering No Differences in Latin America and Latino Culture

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the differences between American Spanish speaking countries and the United States. Students explore the history and culture of Spanish speaking countries. They examine Latino influences. Students create a presentation...
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Holocaust Case Studies

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders become familiar with the events of the Holocaust. They research information on the Holocaust using the Internet, novels, and videos. Students present case studies involving the Holocaust to the class. They develop and...
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Kosovo: Where is It and What's All the Fuss About?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the US military involvement in Kosovo and answer teacher generated questions.
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German Immigration: Part I

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers develop a construct and can come to an understanding of the principle causes of European immigration to the United States during the three decades between 1930 and 1960.
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Gallery Walk/Webquest

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils participate in a gallery walk or Web Quest to study the various roles and processes in the Canadian government.
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Explore Your World--Geography Takes You Places

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine how the world around them is constantly changing. In groups, they travel between centers in their classroom to role play the role of explorers in Washington D.C. They share their experiences with their classmates and...
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Breaking News English: Star Wars Sets Box Office Record

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Star Wars Sets Box Office Record," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.