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Perceptions of Asian Americans

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine their own perceptions of Asian Americans and the origins of these perceptions and gain factual information about the Asian American culture and experience through completion of a quiz
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Fables With Dolch Sight Words

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read classic fables, consider their meaning and then re-write them using a prompt if necessary. This lesson plan presents many classic fables that students can read, and re-write, using their powers of imagination.
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Persuasive Letter about Smoking

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write a persuasive letter to someone they care about who smokes. They must use both logical and emotional appeals in their letter.
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Fish Kills

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders formulate their own research questions, explore and locate information, assess their findings, and present their information.
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It's A Free Country, Isn't It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine immigration into the United States. They identify the rights and responsbilities of being a citizen of this country. They create a new verse to be included in the National Anthem.
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Be a Sourceerer's Apprentice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and discuss various primary and secondary sources. They bring in an example of a primary source, explain how it is a primary source, and complete a worksheet about interviewing a primary source.
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Interior Designer for a Day

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders organize a 20 x 17 room with a given set of furniture pieces. Arrangement is to be based on maximum comfort and practicality. This lesson is a good way to teach and reinforce the mathematical concept of area.
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Dr. Samuel Mudd

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the circumstances surrounding Dr. Samuel Mudd's conviction on the charges of conspiracy and harboring an assassin, including the speculation that his conviction may not have been legal.
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The Middling Class in Deerfield:

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars study documents to show the continued growth of development of 18th century Deerfield, CT.
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Effects of African-American Emigration From the Late 1700s-Early 1900s

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the pros and cons of the emigration movement and research major groups and people involved in it. They view a multi-media narrative imbedded in this plan, then compose an essay stating their point of view.
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Career Biographies

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars choose an occupation that they would like to pursue and write a career biography that outlines the path they would need to follow to achieve their goals.
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Lesson 8: After Slavery: Stowe's Vision

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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The Everyday Lives of Arkansas Slaves

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders become aware of the various aspects of daily activities in the lives of Arkansas slaves. They write answers to questions and prepare a transparency to share with the class that illustrates the topic being researched.
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Naming Ourselves

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders get to know each other in an energetic, interactive learning space.
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Work and Responsibility

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the responsibilities related to various careers.
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India and Pakistan: a Simulation of Outcomes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students become aware of world conflicts and how conflict resolution is used to minimize threats around the world. They analyze a current world conflict and utilize conflict resolution strategies to determine a viable peace initiative.
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Year Round Schools?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore reasons for the length of the school year in the United States. The pros and cons for extensions of the year are researched and discussed.
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Fast Food Survey Using Bar Graphs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders conduct survey and sort data according to categories, construct bar graph with intervals of 1, and write a few sentences about their graphs.
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Shakespeare Project

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students research the life and times of William Shakespeare and present their research in a variety of ways. They make timelines, act out the story of one of his plays or create word searches.
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"Professional" Settlement of Arkansas

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the physical geography of Arkansas played and instrumental role in the settlement of the state.
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New Mammal Species Found

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners brainstorm ideas about rodents, mammals and new discoveries. They describe rodents and participate in pre-reading activities. They read, discuss, and complete role play activities based on an article on the discovery of a new...
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A Panel of Survivors

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students role-play real-life survivors in a panel discussion. They read a mini-biography about a survivor.
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Color Your Summer

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore different artistic media and techniques used to capture, express, and share summer memories. They research art history and view video clips online to create a piece of online art.
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Put It In Print

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils research immigration reform and immigrant experiences in Indiana. They form their own opinions and voice them. They role-play editors and writers of a newspaper to get their information across.

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