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The Making of the Mahatma: Gandhi's Childhood
Students investigate the childhood of one of the greatest philosophers of our time, Gandhi. In this biography lesson, students analyze the upbringing and events that finally shaped Mahatma Gandhi's life. Students locate...
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The Apotheosis ofGeorge Washington
Students examine the image of George Washington. For this Washington presidency lesson, students use the provided analysis handout to analyze the character of Washington conveyed in several pieces of art and speeches. Students share...
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Meet the Press: American Presidents
High schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this presidential history lesson, students research the accomplishments of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Frankiln D. Roosevelt, and...
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The Art of Social Protest
Learners investigate how art and music define and unify a social movement. They decide how art and music can act as symbols of protest. They view both contemporary and historical examples of art as a tool for protest and design an art...
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International Trade
Students, through lecture and discussion, examine the mechanics of exchange in world markets and then at some of the issues nations face as a result of the international character of trade. They participate in an activity that...
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Jeremy Rabbit's Honesty Pie
Students, through the reading of the book: "Jeremy Rabbit's Honesty Pie", study the value of honesty and what it means. This instructional activity is a fun, interactive way to examine what honesty means and how it should be used in...
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Valuing the World Around You
Learners explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this character education lesson, students examine a quote from John Muir regarding the value of nature.
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Tale of Two Cities Characters: Fun Trivia Quiz
How well do your readers know the characters in Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities? They can test their expertise with this detailed interactive online quiz. Pre-screen for accuracy and content value as anyone can create quizzes on Fun Trivia.
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Principles of Integrity
Eighth graders analyze phrases that represent having integrity. In this integrity lesson plan, 8th graders discuss what it means to be true to yourself and be honest when no one is looking.
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The All About Me Poster
Learners discover the literary genre of biographies. In this creative writing lesson, students write about their own life experiences and personal stories. Learners create a poster about their lives, a biographical...
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Doing What's Right
Students hold a class discussion. In this integrity lesson, students discuss the definition of integrity and read various handouts about what it means to do what's right. Students write a reflection in their journals.
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Miracle on 34th Street
Students compare the movie Miracle on 34th Street to the book. In this holiday lesson, students read the book and view the 1995 version of the movie, Miracle on 34th Street. Students use a Venn diagram to analyze the similarities and...
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All About Me Poster
In this biography/autobiography lesson plan, students read a few biographies and discuss the term and it's characteristics. Students then brainstorm what makes a good biography/autobiography and create an 'All about me' poster....
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Paradise Lost: Anticipation Guide
To set the stage for reading Paradise Lost, class members compete an anticipation guide containing statements that connect to themes in Milton's epic poem.
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A Straightforward Approach
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this character education lesson, students discuss the value of honesty and consider honesty towards self, family, friends, and the community as they write a reflection.
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I Heard the Owl Call My Name
Tenth graders read I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven. They share interpretations and conclusions in either oral or written form. They deliver a speech that conveys information using clear and concise language.
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Teaching Money
Students identify coin/money values, write amounts of money and calculate change. The poem, "Smart" by Shel Silverstein is used in this lesson.
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A Long Walk
Learners watch a video regarding persevering through difficult situations. In this character education lesson, students watch a video about perseverance and discuss the examples of perseverance.
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Teaching Money
Students identify the coins and bills used in the United States. They write the amounts of each bill and coin and practicing counting different amounts. They follow a demonstration about how to count money as well.
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Greek Mythology: All in the Family
Twelfth graders compare/contrast the Greek myth to explain an aspect of nature. They create an explanatory myth about some aspect of nature and design a mythological business card using Microsoft Word.
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Property
Students examine a property inventory of a farm owner from 1785 in Sussex County. The inventory is part of a probate file used to settle the estate of the deceased person and includes the estimated value of each piece of property. ...
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Movie: Antz
In this Antz worksheet, students watch the movie Antz and then fill out a graphic organizer about the character's beliefs, goals, dealing with opposed ideology, and more. Students fill in 18 blanks in the graphic organizer.
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Cloud Review - Naming Different Types of Clouds
In this cloud review worksheet, students fill in the blanks using information they know about the different types of clouds. They fill in a table that names and describes clouds.
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Role Playing the Plague
Pupils investigate the impact of the plague. In this European history instructional activity, students listen to their instructors present information regarding the black death and then write letters regarding the plague from the...