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Citizens for Responsible Change

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a petition to a school figure, get signatures from other students, share the petition with the appropriate authority, and then work as leaders to carry out the group's solution.
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Color My World

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write poems using color to describe their feelings and environment. After viewing a sample student poem imbedded in this plan, 4th graders utilize The Student Writing Center educational software program to type their poem.
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Biographical Research Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students choose a subject for a biographical research paper. They use books, the Internet, encyclopedias and articles to gather information on a determined subject then follow a rubric to write a research paper.
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The Historic Record, Current Responsibility & Recognition of the Governor General

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars research the history of the Governors General in Canada. They examine the current Governor General of Canada and create a presentation of their research.
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The Great Scientists

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the characteristics of competent scientists. By researching selected scientists on the Internet, they gather and organize collected information into a cohesive paper.
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Political Parties Then & Now

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research information about candidates both past and present. They role play a party member, the public or the press to present information.
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Exploring with Cartography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are introduced to the topic of cartography. Using the internet, they research the paths and goals of early explorers. They create a PowerPoint presentation of the information they collected. They also develop a...
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A Fish Talks about Life with a Famous Man or Woman

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students select a famous person they are interested in gathering information about. Using that person and how they made history, they write a story pretending to be a fish in their aquarium. They answer questions given to them by their...
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The Study of the Spanish-Speaking People of Texas: Understanding Primary Sources

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze Russell Lee's photo essay as a sign of segregation in Texas. They consider the differences between primary and secondary sources and how historians use these sources.
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Great Questions for Tic Tac Toe

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders plan their own activities to reinforce the concepts being taught in school. The tic-tac-toe grid is used to help students create innovative learning activities to generate ideas.
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The Building Blocks of the Nation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research, document, use the Internet, and employ varied computer skills, along with oral communication skills to discover people who have "made history" in Michigan, women in the United States, people who contributed to our...
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Freckle Juice

For Teachers 4th
Working in groups of four, the students will use the computer to draw an imaginary potion that will cure other children their age from physical traits (they can not control) including all ingredients and one text box.
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Inspired Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the process of invention from an inventor's conception and as a factor of history. They are shown how inventions evolve and how inventions influence the world around them Students chart the inception and affects of a...
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Constrating Cinderellas/ Connecting LA Cenerentola

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners contrast the traditional Cinderella character with a modern, independent and socially conscious Cinderella. To activate prior knowledge by eliciting from the students some of the familiar story elements of the traditional...
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Myth of the Western Man

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students identify ways in which history and culture influence identity. They make a time-line and research dates to identify their significance, as well as, create a self portrait pictorially or verbally, that explores the complexity of...
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Historical Events in Utah History

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders choose a topic they are interested in related to the history of Utah. Using the internet, they research the topic making sure to cite where they gathered the information and take notes. To end the lesson, they write their...
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Bill of Rights -- Texas v. Johnson, 1989

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. During a visit to the George Bush Presidential Museum, they watch a video about the Texas v. Johnson flag burning case. In groups, they discover the role of the Supreme Court...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Beyond the Basic Biography Report

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
In this lesson young scholars use the format and structure of a mentor text such as A. Lincoln and Me by Louise Borden to write an interesting biography about a historical figure with an emphasis on idea development, voice, and writing...
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Abcteach: Biography Book Report Form [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Great printable resource to help students write a report on a biography. Touches on major elements and encourages personal reflection.
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Abcteach: Book Report Forms

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Teachers will find several blackline masters for primary, elementary and middle school students for use when doing various types of book reports such as fiction, biography, fairy tales, historical...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Galileo Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed report of Galileo's biography by the University of St. Andrews. Bibliography information is given, as well as other websites with additional information.
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Abcteach: Middle School Biography Book Report Form [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a great three-page printable resource to help middle school students write a report on a biography. Touches on six questions to derive at elements of the biography. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Scrapbook Book Report

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
After reading independently a novel or biography, learners in this creative writing activity demonstrate their understanding of characterization and point of view by creating the main character's personal scrapbook.
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Abcteach: Biography Research Form [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Good printable worksheet that helps students complete biographical research.

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