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European Union
Young scholars read a short dialogue that takes place between a Canadian who is touring France and a French citizen. In this World History lesson, students create answers to comprehension questions. Young scholars participate...
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Angels of Generosity
Pupils write a generosity journal which chronicals acts of kindness after reading the Surat story, Angel Child, Dragon Child.
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Animal Tracks
Second graders study the different tracks that animals make. They identify similarities and differences in the tracks and formulate opinions based on facts.
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Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride Lesson Plan
Young scholars study Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt. In this biographical lesson plan, students read Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride. Young scholars write their own biography, create a timeline of events from the book, and write...
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Fahrenheit 451: Social Criticism
Students write a four paragraph essay that tells about two things in society that Ray Bradbury criticizes in the book, Fahrenheit 451. In this social criticism lesson, students develop a thesis based on their reading of the book and...
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English Colonization
Fifth graders discuss their prior knowledge of what colonization means and give their opinions of why someone would want to start a colony. After recording their answers on web map they read about the English colonization in their books;...
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Pick Up a Litter Bit-Earth Day
Students investigate the effects of litter on the environment. In this environmental lesson, students read the statistics on pollution and identify the effects it has on the Earth. Students develop a plan to clean up their local community.
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Should Humans Be Cloned?
Students explore links on the Internet to collect facts about cloning then prepare an essay on their findings. In this research writing instructional activity students examine how to include their opinions on what they have found in...
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Local Four Minute Men Committee
Students research the "Third Liberty Loan" pamphlet. In this discussion instructional activity, students read the pamphlet and discuss their opinions. Students answer questions and discuss main points of the document.
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State v. Russell, Minnesota Supreme Court
Pupils examine the impact of court decisions. In this Minnesota Supreme Court lesson plan, students read the State v. Russell case study regarding cocaine drug use. Pupils take notes on the case and respond to discussion questions...
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Educational Complacency Will Make U.S. Feel the Pain
Twelfth graders examine the educational system in the United States in reference to the job market and available expertise. For this Current Events lesson, 12th graders read an article and discuss their opinions with the class.
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ANALYZING RUMORS AND MYTHS
Eleventh graders explore the phenomenon of "disinformation" that often circulates during a crisis. In this American Government lesson, 11th graders analyze an article on myths and rumors.
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What Is a Fair Tax?
In this What Is a Fair Tax worksheet, students read about different types of taxes, solve problems, and answer questions (including those requiring an opinion with facts).
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Unsettling Plans
Students consider words that reflect their knowledge and opinions about Israel, Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip. They develop annotated timelines about the history of the region in the 20th century and create collages that...
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Ideas for Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies
Students read a newspaper, then draw a picture.
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Marketing the New Hybrids
Students work together to develop a hypothesis on the natural and applied hybridization of certain species in an ecosystem. Using the internet, they research this topic and read any recent articles or studies. They must note the...
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Archaeology In The News
Students investigate the different articles of archaeology that is found in a variety of research and news resources. They read one of the selections and complete the worksheet as a guide to writing a summary of the article. Students...
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Using Scholastic News to Introduce the Net
Third graders log on to the net, type in the address for Scholastic and browse the subjects for the week. They select one area of interest and generate five interesting facts about the article.
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The Panama Canal Treaties: How Treaties Are Ratified
High schoolers gain an understanding of how the executive and legislative branches, influenced by popular opinion, work toward the ratification of a treaty. They examine the influences and impact of lobbying and special interests in the...
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The Thrill of Big-Wave Surfing
Students view a PBS Nature program about big-wave surfing and participate in a class discussion about their experiences with surfing, body boarding, or body surfing. Students create a drawing based on a reading and post their art around...
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Exploring the History of Canyon De Chelly: The Navajos
Students are introduced to the novel Sing Down The Moon written by Scott O'Dell. Throughout the book, after each chapter is read, class discussions and journal writing is incorporated into the unit.
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Latin America: Our Neighbors at Home and to the South - Newspaper Project
Students work in pairs to create a comprehensive newspaper depicting the major themes covered during the study of Latin America. The activity includes writing, reading, social studies and technology.
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A Broadside View of Independence
Pupils are introduced to and read examples of broadsides used during the American Revolution. Using the internet, they review the broadsides and decide whether or not they played a role in the struggle for independence. They report their...
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Happy Homes Estate Agents
In this Language Arts activity, students read a page from Happy Homes Estate Agents. Students read descriptions of holiday cottages in the UK.