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European Union Governance

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the government functions of the European Union and how legislation is passed. As a class, students define the European Union and their interests in economic, political and social issues. Using the internet, students...
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Alike and Different

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to a book about how farms feed the world. They discuss elements of rural life. They listen to a story about the suburbs and discuss elements specific to a suburban community. They listen to a story about city...
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Reflecting on the Power of Volunteerism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students contribute to society by examining volunteer activities that benefit others. Learners collaborate to create a skit to promote volunteerism.
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Everybody Needs

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils compare cultures. In this needs and wants lesson, students discuss the basic necessities of life and what they need in a day in order to survive. Pupils also discuss how these needs might change if they lived in another country....
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All About Me

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars create a collage from magazines, and the internet that is reflective of themselves and write a friendly letter via email to a pen pal. They take their letters through the writing process and write their final draft on...
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Fourth of July Lesson Plan-Studying Flags

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students examine different flags from a variety of countries, describing what they see and writing about it.  For this descriptive writing lesson, students use detailed writing to show what the flag looks like using only...
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Cultural Recipe Book: Food for Thought

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research typical dishes in their country. They also examine the origin of the ingredients and any stories behind them. They discuss the different types of foods and cultures. They can also create a recipe book.
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Teaching African Literature in English

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils do a research project on one of the European countries and develop the points in detail. They determine the sophistication of African tradition and culture that have been degraded by the media and write an essay from the facts...
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Lonesome Linda

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the create of Loma Linda. In this Western expansion lesson, students look at the development of a resort in the desert and how a town is begun.
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Families and neighborhoods

For Teachers K
Students create their house to add to a class "neighborhood". In this lesson plan on family and community, students read the book Family by Todd Parr and discuss how all families and houses are different. Then, students create their own...
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Cesar Chavez Quilt Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a 'quilt' to represent  what they remember about Ceasar Chaves.  In this reading lesson, students also complete descriptions of the picture that they decided to draw. 
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Participatory Citizenship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore U.S. politics by completing a class project. In this National policy lesson, students review and compare the National Service Act of 1990 and the Kennedy Service Act and the importance of service in the U.S.A. High...
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Questions for Traditional Artists

For Students 6th - 8th
For this classroom applications and fieldwork basics worksheet, students utilize the 20 interview questions once they locate someone in their community who creates traditional art. An oral release is included.
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The French Expedition to Egypt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the effect of the French Expedition to Egypt. For this world history lesson, students research the military, scientific, cultural, and industrial impacts of the expedition. High schoolers create multimedia projects...
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Explorers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together to examine Dutch, French, Spanish and English explorers. They create a poster of the information they collected and write about one explore they find most interesting. They share their information with the class.
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The Wild Wild Mid-West

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine reasons for Louisiana Purchase and identify those who played key roles in it, create map of Louisiana Purchase and states that are part of it, and analyze overall importance of Louisiana Purchase.
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The Mosaic School

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students complete activities to learn about world cultures. In this multicultural activity, students define the terms diversity, culture, and mosaic. Students research their family's country of origin and complete activities using the...
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The Spirituality of Matter

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine Kahn's process of designing a ceremonial building that serves as a political and spiritual symbol. In this architecture analysis lesson, students investigate architectural structures in various contexts. Students compare...
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Case Study - An Ecotour

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students plan an ecotour of the Australian rainforest. They prepare fact sheets about animals, create a mural, prepare a advertising brochure and a guided tour of the rainforest.
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The Sands of Arabia

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply geographic information to the study of World History.  In this Geography instructional activity, 6th graders create a political/physical map of the Middle East, develop questions and answers about the culture of...
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Chinese, Japanese and Korean Numbers and Luck!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore numbers in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. They discuss numbers and practice writing and speaking numbers 1-10 in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. As they create a chart of the three countries' numbers, they...
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It's All in the Family with Mother's & Father's Day

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners interview family members to make a family tree for a Mother's or Father's Day card. In this family tree activity, students read Love You Forever and discuss love within families. Learners view Genealogy Resources on the Internet...
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Diggin' The Past

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the culture of Ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations lesson plan, students are divided into groups to research how aspects of culture were influenced by the Nile River. Learners create a slide show that describes...
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United States All the Way

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils create patriotic books about the United States and some of its special symbols.