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The Age of Exploration

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The Age of Exploration provides a way for students to learn about various topics relating to geography, history, and science.
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Lesson Plan on Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners, through discussion, internet and video resources, study the history of Northern Ireland and the religious segregation between Catholics and Protestants. They evaluate the current political situation and predict what the future...
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Socialization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the behaviors associated with the role of a student and discover the meaning of the term socialization. They identify the agents of socialization and how they affect understanding of social expectations by examining them...
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Ethnicity and Nationality

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the psychological aspects of ethnicity and national identity. They read, discuss, and analyze two case studies, identify three factors that cause many national and ethnic conflicts, and write an essay.
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Totem Poles -- Storytellers of Long Ago

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discover the main purpose for totem poles was to communicate with others. In groups, they compare and contrast the four types of totem poles and the various symbols used. They write their own stories based off of pictures...
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BBC Learning English, Grammar (Verbs)

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this verb form worksheet, students fill in ten blanks in a passage with the correct form of the verbs provided. Students then write an original paragraph in which particular attention is given to verb form.
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Investigating Respect

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine prejudice and stereotyping. In this prejudice and stereotyping lesson, students define the words and give examples. They look at pictures of five different people before working in groups to discover their own prejudices...
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Note Taking: Research on the Middle Ages

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Middle Ages. In this research skills lesson, students research selected Internet sources regarding the Middle Ages and use the provided graphic organizers to take notes regarding the information they find.
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Lesson Plan on Girls' Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the obstacles in education faced by young girls in developing countries. Through discussion, they explore what international documents protect this basic human right.
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Sailin' Through Time...Rhode Island, The Ocean State

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the history of Rhode Island. They research famous people who brought change to the state. They explore the state song, natural resources, and colonies of the state. In groups, 4th graders create a travel brochure...
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Designing an Appalachian Folk Art Museum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the concepts related to the Appalachian area and the movement of Folk Art. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the samples as inspiration for creating their own works of art. They could...
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Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students watch a video on Patrick Henry, complete a vocabulary list and discuss the video following provided questions.
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Starting a Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine state quarters with images that refer to the Industrial Revolution. They discuss whether or not it is appropriate to commemorate that event. They research the Slater Mill and decide if it should be commemorated.
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Hawaii's Future Tied to History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate Hawaii's history to help them explain how a Reorganization Act may affect its residents. students track the region's history from statehood, to kingdom, to human settlement.
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Lesson 13- Lucille Ball: What's So Funny

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study who were important in Hollywood cinema in the 1940's, 1950's and today. They participate in a comedy improv exercise.
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Art and National Identity: Analyzing Painting and Literature from the Era of Manifest Destiny

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students begin the lesson by discussing the causes and effects of the movement west. Using primary sources, they develop their own definition for manifest destiny. In groups, they view examples of paintings and read poems on the topic. ...
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Race, Language and Separation

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss the idea of separation in today's society. In groups, they examine the laws used in the past with a focus on "separate, but equal". They review the Brown v. Board of Education case and determine if it caused or...
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Catherine Opie

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the artwork of Catherine Opie. They participate in a activity that exposes them to her art before visiting an art exhibit at The Orange County Museum of Art in California. They create their own works of art...
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Archaeological Self-Study: What Do Our Belongings and Trash Tell About Us?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how their belongings and their trash represents who they are. In this archaeology skills lesson, students watch a video titled "Discovering the Past" and then give archaeological techniques a try. Students examine and...
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and religious...
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Andy Warhol and Silkscreen Pop Art

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore art history by researching famous paintings on-line. In this Andy Warhol instructional activity, students discuss who Warhol was, his impact on popular art and methods of painting. Students examine his use of silk screen...
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Teaching Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine several case studies on multiracial individuals and the technology used to identify them by race and ethnicity. They present their findings to classmates.
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Group Rules and Expectations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners experience how groups influence the behavior of their members through rules and expectations. They examine social groups in their lives which influence their behavior and expectations.
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Chapter 10: Racial and Ethnic Relations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this racial and ethnic relations in America worksheet, students answer 15 matching questions and respond to 7 short answer questions regarding various racial and ethnic groups terms and issues in U.S. society.