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What's on Your Plate?
Pupils travel the world. In this global studies lesson, students research selected countries and investigate their cultural traditions.
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Asian Museum Exhibit
Seventh graders role play the role of a curator of a local museum. In groups, they develop a new exhibit on Asia. They research specific countries in Southeast Asia and present their exhibit to the class. Art must also be included in...
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Trade is Simple
Pupils gain a better knowledge that trade is part of everyone's daily life. They summarize that trade happens between people, even when they represent companies or countries. Students analyze how trade makes it possible to buy and enjoy...
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Place as a Mirror of Self and community
Eighth graders study difference and community by exploring a special place in their lives. In this Geography lesson plan, 8th graders discover a geographic place of importance to them and their family. Students summarize what...
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Mexican Independence Day
Young scholars realize that countries have celebrations unique to them and demonstrate their understanding of the concept of tradition. They identify a family tradition that is important to each of them and demonstrate their...
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Lands That I Love
Middle schoolers create a graph showing their family roots. They read about how immigrants can develop strong feelings for two countries. They discover the importance of their earliest memories.
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Visitamos El Prado
Students examine the art from the Prado Museum. Using a CD-ROM, they identify pieces from Italy, Spain and other European countries. They decide on an artist or painting to research. They complete a worksheet and share their...
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Lesson One: Flag Day
Students discuss importance and symbolism of flags to United States and its people, discuss history and meaning of American flag, identify flags of other countries, analyze symbolism of color, shape, and design, and view images of Civil...
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Meet the Press II
Students work with a partner to research a historical figure. Using the Internet, they also research the history of the country the important figure came from. They role-play the role of the figure and a reporter. They must ask...
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ESOL Transportation and Travel
Students discuss importance of reading and understanding traffic signs then list the common road signs. They complete "Traffic Signs" activity
sheet and Compare and contrast traffic signs and driving practices in the U.S. with traffic...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level4-Safety and Security
Students examine a variety of countries specific procedures for identifying and reporting crimes. They review a lengthy list of vocabulary terms to assist them in their research.
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War and the Animal
Students analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments in a spatial context. They gain personal insight into the horrors of war and the importance of ethnicity. Students define all key terms, analyze a world map...
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Belonging and Identity
Students participate in a class in which they eat in different social groups. As a class, they discuss the importance of eating a healthy diet and how some foods are harmful to some but not to others. They use the internet to research...
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Mi país
Learners research Spanish-speaking countries on the Internet and make a presentation.
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GEOGRAPHY OF FOOD & FIBER
Students will explain the ways geography determines the crops grown in the United States and other countries, and the resulting trade relationships.1. Discuss trade routes, both ancient and current. Discuss why the most direct route from...
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VS.6a
Sixth graders explore, discuss and explain why George Washington is called the "Father of our Country" and James Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution." They view and create a graphic organizer after discussing a variety of...
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SEEKING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
Learners discuss the events in recent Tibetan history that led
to their current government in exile and the four countries approached for help by Tibet and the response from each. They explain a position of agree or disagree with the...
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Trade Mission Proposal
Students create an itinerary or a travel brochure for a trade mission group traveling from another country to Minnesota. They conduct research on resources, goods and services people might purchase, and develop the proposal or brochure.
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Different Ethnic Groups in Ecuador, Panama and Argentina: Their Assimilation and their Contributions
High schoolers research various Latin American countries and reflect on the different ethnic communities represented in that country and their contributions to the region. They make posters, perform skits and write letters about their...
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A Picture-Perfect Place
Young scholars make a post card of a special place in their community. They write about the place they have drawn, telling why they feel it's an important part of their hometown. They address and send to another school.
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Briefing Book
Pupils prepare a briefing book highlighting important twentieth century events in Europe. The book lists and explains the major events of the twentieth century that caused separation and unification in Europe.
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The IMF In Action: Why Do We Need the IMF?
High schoolers role play as a cell phone salesman who must solve trade issues. They examine how the International Monetary Fund gives assistance to countries with currency difficulties as they make decisions to solve their scenarios.
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Trade Liberalisation: A Means of Promoting Growth in Developing Countries?
Young scholars draw diagrams to show the effect of tariffs and quotas on imports. They write about comparative advantage and the benefits to countries of free trade. They share their ideas with the class.
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Using Natural Resources In Chinese And Japanese Art
Students discuss the uses and availability of natural resources in China and Japan and how those resources effected visual art from each country. This lesson includes two possible enrichment activities.