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Interpreting Christopher Columbus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare historical interpretations. In this research skills lesson, students use Internet and print resources to research the controversy regarding Christopher Columbus's work as an explorer. Students use their...
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Adventures with Lewis and Clark

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Lewis and Clark lesson, students conduct research about the expedition and present their findings to their classmates.
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Emotion or Reason?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students use persuasive devices to construct oral or written arguments. In this arguments lesson, students discuss the types of persuasive devices used in arguments and form groups to select a topic to research. Students create a...
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The Flat Earth

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use scientific explanations to discuss the shape of the Earth. In this research based lesson plan, students will explore various concepts about how scientist use evidence to determine if the Earth is flat or round. Students will...
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Charting the Course

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the meaning of the term philanthropy.  In this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders research examples of people that represent good citizens.  Students create a skit that demonstrates a specific...
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Writing Newspaper Articles

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students write newspaper articles regarding their service learning experiences. In this writing skills lesson plan, students review the writing process skills to develop high-quality articles. Students write articles regarding the their...
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Circle Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discover the Theatre of the Oppressed. In this diversity lesson plan, students practice confronting injustice as they participate in "circle sculpture" to role play performance models that deal with social justice issues....
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Perspective

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore the writing trait of voice. In this writing skills instructional activity, students read No, David! and discuss the author's use of voice. Young scholars write a class version of the story called Yes, David! that...
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Analyzing Sources on Imperialism

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concept of imperialism. In this imperialism instructional activity, 9th graders analyze primary sources regarding British imperialism in Africa. Students analyze the sources for credibility as they gain an...
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Media Literacy: Discovering and Understanding Propaganda

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study different types of propaganda and select an issue that is significant to them.  In this exploratory lesson students design and create posters on the topic of their choice and write a narrative describing it. 
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History, Artifacts, and Museums

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this historical artifacts instructional activity, 11th graders select and research historical topics that require them to interpret...
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Exam

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students review for the Regents Exam. In this math lesson plan, students review core concept for the Regents exam by working a variety of problems. A printable worksheet is provided.
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Exam

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders test their knowledge of Algebra II and Trigonometry.  For this Algebra II/Trigonometry lesson, 12th graders are provided with a copy of an Algebra II/Trigonometry Regent Exam from the fall of 2009.  The exam has...
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Persuasive and Emotive Language Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore persuasive language. In this emotive language lesson, students consider the use of language that incites readers as they participate in reading and writing activities that require them to describe a tourist attraction,...
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Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan: Images of the American Revolution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Revolution instructional activity, students examine international involvement in the war as well as major events of the war.
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Gender Shouldn't Limit You

For Teachers K - 5th
Students decide what gender should be their classroom president.  For this gender role lesson, students debate on the roles of the genders, and if they ever intertwine.  
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Our Unfinished Work

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the racism elements after the election of President Barack Obama. In this racism lesson, students read a recent article about 'post-racial' society. Students compile a list of achieving a post-racial society and...
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Anti Racism Activity: The Sneetches

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students group together into fairness teams and reflect on how to be fair. In this fairness lesson plan, students read about The Sneetches and discuss how racism singles people out. Then they discuss their own experiences and group...
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Depicting Women and Class in a Global Society

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars analyze the evolution of women's work from the 19th century to present day and create artwork depicting women. In this women's roles lesson, students compare and contrast the use of space and color in the two paintings...
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One Word Substitution

For Students 4th - 8th
In this "p word" worksheet, students match the words beginning with the letter p with their definitions. Students match 10 words to their definitions.
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Advanced Sentence Completion Exercise 12

For Students 5th - 8th
In this online interactive grammar skills worksheet, students examine 10 sentences that are missing words and select the appropriate words to complete each of the sentences and match them to the sentences. Student answers are scored...
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Jose' Clemente Orozco

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the art of Mexican artist Jose' Clemente Orozco and complete analysis activities. In this Mexican art analysis lesson, students read about Orozco's Zapatistas and answer discussion questions.
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Biography/Autobiography Book Report

For Teachers 8th - 10th
For this book report worksheet, students select a biography or autobiography to read and then use the activities on the worksheet to complete a book report.
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Word Categories

For Students 6th - 7th
In this word categories learning exercise, students work in groups to place the given words into categories of five of their own choosing.

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