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Women Monarchs And Heads Of State

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the rule of women throughout history. In this world history lesson, students participate in a panel discussion which requires them to share the strengths and weaknesses of selected women rulers.
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Imaginary Wealth and a Magazine Article

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students explore economics by writing a fictitious news article. For this personal wealth lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which the year is 2025 and they must write an article about their extremely wealthy...
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Richard III by William Shakespeare

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 25 short answer and essay questions about Shakespeare's Richard III. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the selection at the bottom of the page.
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A River, Dead or Alive: Native Americans and European Colonists' Treatment of a River

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students write an expository paragraph about the uses of the Nashua River for the Native Americans and the European Colonists. In this river uses lesson plan, students determine the causes and effects of both parties using the river.
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Straight Talk on Prescription Drugs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discover how doctors custom fit prescription drugs to patients. For this health science instructional activity, students explain the risks associated with drug abuse. They discuss common myths about prescription drugs.
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Extraterrestrials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss the possibility of intelligent life in space. In this space science lesson plan, students decipher a radio message electronically transmitted in space. They create their own extraterrestrial welcome greeting.
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Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners complete a worksheet and study key vocabulary while researching the biography of Jackie Robinson and the Civil Rights Movement. They chose another Civil Rights leader to investigate and present to the rest of the class before...
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Health and Food Safety

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discuss ways to keep healthy, and examine factors that influence health, including media. They then participate in mock public meeting on genetically modified foods in order to explore importance of governmental decisions in...
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My Brother Sam is Dead: A study of the Revolutionary War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete an analysis of the Revolutionary War through literature. After "My Brother Sam Is Dead," students create a time capsule containing items that would be relevant during the Revolutionary War. They identify key...
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Identifying Bias

For Students 8th - 10th
In this identifying bias learning exercise, students read about bias and how to identify it in their reading. They are given a list of sources of bias and they read 2 paragraphs and determine the kind of bias and their reasoning for...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: How about a Bailout for Ailing Newspapers

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about economic bailouts in America and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: The Making of an Editorial Cartoon

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the making of an editorial cartoon and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: The Right to Know vs. Government Secrecy

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about government secrecy and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Keep Current Through a Cartoonist's Commentary

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons about the Middle East and American domestic issues. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Nothing is More Patriotic Than Social Criticism

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature social criticism. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.
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Michael Jackson Lessons: A Cross-Curricular Experience

For Teachers 4th - 12th
By learning about Michael Jackson through these lesson plans, students can explore history, science, math, etc . . .
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Healthcare Reform Lessons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Lesson plans about healthcare reform can help students get a better sense of the issues, and people involved.
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8th Grade Writing - Motivation, Organization and Emotion

For Teachers 8th
Using relevant, current events with historic literature makes for great writing.
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Persuasive Writing: Creating Book Reviews

For Teachers 4th - 6th
By reading and analyzing examples of persuasive text, students can get a better idea of how to form their own essays.
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Teaching Students About Chernobyl and Nuclear Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
On the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, students can learn about nuclear energy and the challenges its use poses.
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Classroom Seating: Which Arrangement is Best?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
The way you arrange your students' desks is an important choice that will impact your classroom environment.
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Chameleons Are Cool!

For Teachers 2nd
Have your learners review what they know about camouflage using this lesson. Learners fill out a graphic organizer listing what they know or have questions about. This could be enhanced with the addition of a writing assignment in which...
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So, You Think You Understand Parliamentary Democracy ?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders experience first hand the complexity of the political process. They analyze the relationship between party policies and the political spectrum and develop an understanding of how Canada's laws are debated and passed.
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Interviewing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice their interviewing skills in this lesson plan. Using the internet, they plan for the interview process and could be used in their overall project. They must decide what information they want to get out of their...

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