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A Novel Study Unit for The Cay

For Teachers 4th - 9th Standards
Novelly written questions are perfect for a novel study guide unit on The Cay. The well-rounded resource contains an anticipation guide for scholars to complete before reading, a variety of questions per chapter of the book, and a post...
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Laches

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Plato's Laches. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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First Aid and Safety Activity Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this first aid and safety worksheet, students define the steps needed in emergency situations. They provide short answers to 15 questions. The worksheet also includes a list of online resources.
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Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 21 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Winning Tickets

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research background, personal interests, family history, and positions on current issues of the leading presidential and vice presidential candidates. They create unbiased presentations aimed at informing voters about...
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This Just In…

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the impact a reporter has on broadcast journalism. They research a famous broadcast journalist to prepare a mock news report.
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A New Generation of Fighters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the reasons why people are less likely to take a stand on issues today than they were in the past. In groups, they research the efforts of Kings, Parks and others to end discrimination and racism. They read excerpts of...
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Never To Forget

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders discuss the events leading up to antisemitic behavior in Europe during World War II. Through various activities, 10th graders acquaint themselves with the political ideology of Nazism and assess responsibility for the...
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Synonyms

For Students 3rd
For this synonym worksheet, 3rd graders will read a definition of the word synonym. Then students will read a sentence and circle the word in parentheses that has almost the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence.
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Remembering Jackie Robinson

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars create a list of famous African Americans, then read a news article about Jackie Robinson. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read the...
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Matthew Henson: Heroic Explore Who Conquered Racism

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the concept of racism.  In this character building instructional activity, students read a biography about a hero Matthew Henson.  Students discover the challenges he, and others, faced during a time of...
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Building a Memorial to the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Underground Railroad lesson, students examine the attributes and function of the Underground Railroad in order to...
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Point of View, Motivation, Traits and Feelings

For Students 4th - 5th
In this point of view, motivation, traits and feelings worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions in an online format. They read short scenarios and choose the best answer. They check their answers at the end of the quiz.
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What Were the Political & Social Views of People During the Civil War

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the Civil War. In this US history lesson, 8th graders discuss the causes for fighting for the North and the South showing that there was no good side or evil side just people believing in what they were fighting for....
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The Last Day of Slavery

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book The Last Day of Slavery. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short answer...
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Poetry: A View of African American Life,

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze many examples of African-American poetry and examine how different poems reflect the cultural experiences of African-Americans. The poems and spirituals chosen are very effective for public presentation.
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What Made George Washington a Good Military Leader? Powers and Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students list qualities they believe made George Washington an effective military leader. They discuss difficulties Washington faced as Commander-in-Chief and how he responded to the difficulties he faced as the leader of the Continental...
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Hmmm-What is Philanthropy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers develop an understanding of philanthropy through definition and actions. Students to get to know themselves and their classmates by engaging in activities imbedded in this lesson. They investigate the types of...
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Civic Virtue in Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and describe characteristics of civic virtue. Following a class discussion, they create their own definitions of civic virtue. They write essays based on their own definitions and formulate conclusions on the state of...
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Charles Darwin

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research Charles Darwin and the process he used to develop his theory of evolution. They keep a journal about the skill of observation and make a newspaper of their learning.
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To Infinity and Beyond

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine NASA's next flight commander, Colonel Eileen M. Collins. They explore other extraordinary American women in various fields and create biographies celebrating their achievements.
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KINDERGARTEN PEACE UNIT

For Teachers K
Students learn the meaning of peace, the value of world peace and the individual commitment it requires through discussion and a variety of hands-on activities
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Building Friendships

For Teachers K
Students engage in four separate friendship-building activities. They develop social skills and ethical responsibility by role playing and interacting with each other through reading, art, music and dance.
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Sam Samurai

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the history and culture of 17th century Japan by examining samurai. They review the format of haiku poetry and examine renga poetry. They examine Kamishibai, the Japanese storytelling form and apply it five facts they...

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