Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 5: The Tragic Hero
Should identifying a tragic hero be based on a universal definition or a definition based on the morals and values of a specific culture? As part of a study of Things Fall Apart, class members read Sylvia Plath's "Colossus" and then...
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How Old is Old
Students explore the aging process. Students examine the concept of age from a child's perspective and discuss that aging is relative. Students read the book, How Old is Old? and engage in several different activities on age and life spans.
Illinois State Bar Association
Mock Trial Teacher Training
Whether you are new to the mock trial format or have extensive experience with the program, you'll find much to learn from this teacher training manual that includes strategies for teaching the various aspects of court room trials.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Those "Other Rights:" The Constitution and Slavery
Did the United States Constitution uphold the institution of slavery, or did it help to destroy it? Young historians study Article 4, Section 2, Clause 3 of the Constitution and evaluate the rights of slaveowners as they compared to or...
Classroom Adventures Program
Creating Characters
Examine character in depth. Over the course of these six lessons, learners explore their own character traits, determine the traits of characters in the books they read, practice comparing and contrasting, and collaborate in small groups...
Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 7: Cultural Commentary
As part of their study of Things Fall Apart, class groups develop a multimedia presentation in response to the question, "In what ways does Achebe use literature as a means to express and comment on culture and history?"
Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 8: Nonfiction Close Reading
As part of their study of Things Fall Apart, class members conduct a close reading of a section of Chinua Achebe's essay, "An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's Heart of Darkness." Jigsaw groups then compare the voice in the essay...
Maryland Department of Education
The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 1: Unit Introduction
To launch a unit study of the concept of diversity in World Literature, class members compare Chinua Achebe's essay, "An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's Heart of Darkness" and Richard Rodriguez's essay, "The Chinese in All of Us: A...
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Effects of chemical use in Agriculture
Students research environmental data to create a bar graph. In this agricultural ecology lesson, students research the pros and cons of chemical use in farming. Students debate on passing a law to reduce chemical use.
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Children and the Death Penalty
Students examine how different countries deal with juvenile offenders. Using the internet, they research what offenses are punishable by death and how the laws protect students. They interview local authorities and discuss possible...
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Forces and Motion
Fifth graders participate in a series of hands-on, Web-based activities and video-based activities to extend their learning of Forces and Motion.
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The Constitution
Eighth graders watch as their teacher presents information on the Constitution, government and laws through a PowerPoint presentation. In groups, they discuss the importance of government and laws and identify the main ideas in the...
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Population Demographics
Students pretend they are entrepreneurs to help create a positive mentality. For this entrepreneurship lesson students complete several activities to see how to market and advertise to a certain age group.
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How We Hear
Students study how sounds are transmitted from the environment to the brain. In this investigative activity students participate in activities that show them how we hear, what sound waves are and the difference in seeing and feeling...
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My Older Friend
Students explore the importance of establishing relationships and how to be more sensitive to the elderly. In this interview lesson plan students participate in activities that prepare them to interview an older person.
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My Older Friend
Students interview an older friend and establish a timeline for their life. In this biography instructional activity students complete several activities that have to do with a biography of their old friend.
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Nutrition and Oral Health
Students participate in activities that help to educate them on oral health and nutrition. In this investigative lesson students will identify foods that promote good oral health and hygiene.
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Oral Hygiene
Students investigate the importance of oral hygiene. In this oral hygiene lesson plan students complete several activities that help them better understand the importance of dental hygiene.
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Watch Your Mouth
Students explore the effects of tooth loss to their bodies. In this oral health lesson students complete several activities that help them determine how tooth loss effects nutrition, facial structure and jaw bones.
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Galaxies and the Universe
If Earth was formed 4600 million years ago, and the sun revolves about the center of the Milky Way once every 250 million years, how many revolutions have occurred? Students answer this question and ten more, all providing students with...
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The Government: From Different Perspectives
Fifth graders investigate the importance of government by conducting a debate. In this U.S. Government lesson, 5th graders utilize their classroom as the setting for a two sided debate based on whether government is essential to a...
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IT IS ABOUT SUPPLY AND DEMAND.
Students learn that the price of an item is defined by its supply and demand. In this lesson students graph the relationship between demand and supply of various products, students also consider hidden costs.
Forest Foundation
The Sustainable Forest
As part of their examination of forest ecosystems, class members examine how foresters, biologists, botanists, geologists, and hydrologists work to together to develop a management plan for sustainable forests.
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Budget Bonanza
Students demonstrate how to use a budget plan. In this consumer math lesson, students calculate the total cost of data and determine if they are within budget. Students use calculators to determine the total cost. There is a rubric...