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Beethoven Manuscript Sold at Auction
Students react to a series of statements about Beethoven, then read a news article about the sale of a 179-year-old manuscript by the musical genius. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and...
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Early Christian Ireland: The Arrival of Christianity from AD 400 onwards
Tour the green hills and misty skies of Ireland in this presentation, which discusses the arrival and integration of Christianity. Some slides have a large block of text, which could be remedied with some editing. Representing the...
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Using Garage Band to Enhance 2nd Grade Composition
Your second graders can become composers with a little help from the Garage Band software. You pre-select several drum, piano, and guitar loops for the groups to choose from, then they put them together following an ABA looping pattern....
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Early Christian Illuminated Manuscripts
In this illuminated manuscripts instructional activity, students read about illuminated manuscripts, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and make their own ink. Students complete 4 activities.
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The Early Middle Ages
The Middle Ages provide a variety of interesting ways for students to study history.
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Illuminated Letter
Writers light up their manuscripts by embellishing the first letter in their text. The two-page assignment sheet includes colorful samples from twelfth and thirteenth century texts.
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From the Dreyfus Affair to the World Today
Historical events do not occur in a vacuum. Such is the case of the Dreyfus Affair, where the connection between Captain Alfred Dreyfus, Emile Zola, and Hannah Arendt is fused by the events of the early 20th century. The informative...
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Final Regents Review: The Middle Ages
A thorough and engaging look at the Medieval time period in Europe, this presentation includes photographs of guild crests, illuminated manuscripts, and historical documents. When coupled with a class discussion on Charlemagne and the...
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Magic Words, Magic Brush: The Art of William Butler and Jack Yeats
Young scholars explore the influence of the landscape of Ireland on shaping the poetry of William Butler Yeats. They work in groups researching the growth of the Irish Nationalist Movement, Celtic origins, invasions, and the impact on...
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Early Congress Proclaims Holidays
Students read about and discuss the historical effects of Congressional decision-making in the establishment of national holidays.
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A Prelude To Beowulf
Students study the literature and literary techniques of the early Middle Ages, thus preparing students to read Beowulf with an appreciation for its artistry and beauty. Students solve online riddles, write riddles and study Anglo-Saxon...
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B is for Banana
In this early childhood letter Bb worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase B and lowercase b lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of a banana is included.
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B is for Bank
In this early childhood letter Bb worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase B and lowercase b lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of a piggy bank is included.
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C is for Camera
In this early childhood letter Cc worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase C and lowercase c lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of a camera is included.
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B is for Bag
For this early childhood letter Bb worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase B and lowercase b lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of a bag is included.
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B is for Ball
In this early childhood letter Bb worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase B and lowercase b lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of a ball is included.
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B is for Bagpipes
In this early childhood letter Bb worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase B and lowercase b lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of bagpipes is included.
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B is for Backpack
In this early childhood letter Bb worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase B and lowercase b lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of a piggy backpack is included.
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B is for Badger
In this early childhood letter Bb activity, students practice tracing the uppercase B and lowercase b lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of a badger is included.
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A is for Actress
In this early childhood letter "Aa" worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase "A" and lowercase "a" lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of an actress is included.
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A is for Acorn
In this early childhood letter "Aa" worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase "A" and lowercase "a" lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of an acorn is included.
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A is for A: British Sign Language
In this early childhood letter "Aa" worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase "A" and lowercase "a" lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of the symbol for "A" in British Sign...
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A is for Ant
In this early childhood letter "Aa" worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase "A" and lowercase "a" lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of an ant is included.
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A is for Addition
In this early childhood letter "Aa" worksheet, students practice tracing the uppercase "A" and lowercase "a" lines before they form the same letters independently on the lines provided. A picture of an addition problem is included.