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Pioneering Principles: Why Character Matters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
What does it mean to "be of good character"? What are the qualities that define such a person? The 1825 Colonization Law of Coahuila y Texas required that all new immigrants into Mexican Texas present documentation that they were of good...
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The Cure: Concept Vocabulary Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Considering a study of science fiction, speculative fiction, and/or dystopian fiction? Check out this concept analysis of Sonia Levitin's The Cure. The guide provides enough information to let you know if her novel would fit your needs.
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March First Independence Movement

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the pro-independence movement of 1919 in Korea. In this Korean history lesson, students investigate the implications of Japanese occupation of Korea and create posters that feature the essence of the Korean...
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Making Sense of Islam

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the role of the Islamic religion in the Middle East and around the world. They determine that Muslims believe that Islam is a way of life and analyze information on Islamic movements to create both a written and oral...
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Truth Or Consequences

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine historical works of art and analyze how these paintings could be used for personal, cultural, and/or political purposes. This exploratory lesson on art ideology includes two handouts/worksheets for student use and...
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Dealing With The Problem of Poverty: The Elizabethan Poor Law

For Students 6th - 7th
In this English history worksheet, students read a detailed one page text with information about poverty and the laws regarding deserving and undeserving poor during the 1600s in England. Students answer 10 multiple choice and essay...
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The History and Culture of Ireland

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Ireland has an interesting history that can lead to a variety of motivating lessons.
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Teaching the History of Religion

For Teachers 8th - 12th
A study of the history of religions around the world can lead to many interesting activities and projects.
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Number the Stars

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine threat to all people (particularly the Jews) resulting from the imposition of Nazi authority, and appreciate the courage exhibited by ordinary people acting out of conscience.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: From Civil Rights to Human Rights

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars read essays and participate in a discussion that examines Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s stance on both civil rights and the broader issue of human rights. They conduct research about King's life and work, analyze quotes...
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Propositional Objects

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this grammar worksheet, young scholars read about verbs that use propositions to introduce their subject. Students also complete 20 sentences according to the reading.
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Red Cross/Red Crescent Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Red Cross/Red Crescent Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, unscramble the words, sequencing, unscramble the...
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African Independence Movements

For Students 6th - 8th
In this African independence movement worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 6 short answer questions that accompany a reading selection featuring Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, and Ghana. Students also complete a graphic organizer based on the...
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Confirmation

For Students 2nd - 8th
In this Confirmation learning exercise, students color the picture of a Confirmation and write about it using words from a word bank. Students use 5 words.
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Churches Project: Pupil's Extension Work and Personal Search

For Students 5th - 12th
In this church instructional activity, students answer short answer questions about the church and how someone becomes a member of the church. Students complete 14 questions total.
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Serious Doodling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine cartoons drawn by a volunteer serving in the country of Jordan. They draw a cartoon about a time felt different from others around them and share their cartoons with the class. The answer the questions: How can cartoons be...
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Worksheet #26 Questions - Amish America

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Amish America worksheet, students examine their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.
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Baby Jesus Word Search

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word search activity, students locate 25 words related to baby Jesus. The word list includes angel, baby, and Bethlehem.
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Germany : 1500-present

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this German history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Germany from 1500 to the present.
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Germany : 1500-present

For Teachers 7th - 11th
For this German history study guide worksheet, pupils read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Germany from 1500 to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 22 short answer...
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Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this African history study guide worksheet, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present.
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Science Fiction

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write a science fiction story.  In this science fiction lesson, students read selections of science fiction and compare them to supernatural stories from the Bible.  Students identify themes and discuss elements that are common...
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Make a Theme Song

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students listen to music and the different messages it sends and then they make a theme song for a campaign. For this theme song lesson plan, students learn about propaganda and the importance of music.
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SOS from Sudan

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students examine the Darfur crisis. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover details about the history of Sudan, ethnic cleansing by the Arab Janjaweed militias, and the condition of...