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Teaching the Chemical and Structural Properties of DNA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars work together to answer questions about DNA. They identify where DNA is found and its function in the cell. They note any physical similarities they have with their family members
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Water Resources and the Role of the Independent Sector

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify the need to maintain and protect our natural resources. In this natural resource lesson, students study pictures of the effects of pollution on animals and water. Students brainstorm a list of ways water is an...
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History and culture through food

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars select a favorite family recipe and research the recipe and its ingredients using a variety of sources on the Internet. Each student then creates a recipe flyer for a class cookbook that includes their recipe and the...
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The Family That Endured An Historical View of African-American Families As Seen Through American Literature and Art

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners identify racial stereotypes in advertisements from the past and survey their sources and implications. They compare advertisements from the past with those of today using similar approaches and create an original advertisement...
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Percussion Family Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils gain an appreciation for percussion instruments. They can identify the instruments by sight and sound and associate them with different musical styles. Using Microsoft Musical Instruments, students hear other percussion...
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A death in the Royal Family: Dealing with Loss

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read and discuss the story "Prince Talks About Magical Grandmother." They list ceremonies of traditions associated with emotional times in their lives. Students prepare a script for a video message to Prince Charles designed to...
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You and Your Parents

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this parent/child worksheet, students think about things their parents do that make them feel happy or sad. Students draw pictures to illustrate happy and sad times.
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Civil War Trust

Genealogy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The Civil War is undoubtedly a part of America's history, but could it be part of your pupils' history as well? Middle schoolers conduct research to discover a connection between their ancestors and the American Civil War. Whether...
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Peace Corps

Community

For Teachers K - 5th Standards
What is a community? Find out with a lesson that sheds light onto the different types of communities—school, local, and global. Scholars read informational text detailing the life of a young girl from Cape Verde and take part in a...
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Community Spotlight Cards

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Not all heroes wear capes—or cleats. Class members identify unsung heroes in their schools or towns for interviews, then create trading cards. A celebration including presentations or trading of cards completes their investigation of...
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The Good Earth: Concept Analysis

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Designed for teachers, this resource provides an overview of Pearl S. Buck's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Good Earth. Information about the organizational pattern of the story, issues and themes addressed, historical background on...
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Defining Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Conflict is everywhere—but is it avoidable? The first activity in a series of 15 peacebuilding lessons examines the nature of conflict at home, school, and across the world. Learners develop a definition of conflict through group work...
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The House That Drugs Built

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the long and short term effects of substance abuse on the individual, family, and society. The lesson includes numerous instructional and learning strategies such as role-playing, discussion, research, demonstrations,...
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Jump on Tens

For Teachers K - 4th
Give the actors in your class a chance to shine as they act out skip-counting. In their roles, they take turns shouting out different number patterns and jumping when reaching the given goals set for each number family. A fun and...
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Scrutiny

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Pupils investigate parliamentary scrutiny through a committee role-play. They also analyze scrutinizing government actions and decisions as well as the media. Students distinguish between scrutiny and accountability.
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Aborted Funds

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the basic structure of the United Nations Population Fund. They assume the roles of various parties involved in the United States' funding of the Population Fund to gain an understanding of the current administration
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History & Diversity

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students list the qualities needed to build strong family relationships. They gain an appreciation for the sacrifices of their ancestors who came to America and gain insights into the many fine qualities of minority families.
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The Modern Day Minstrel - Lesson 1

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify and describe the various roles that musicians fulfill. They recognize various genres of music. They identify and interview musicians in the community and invite them to come in and talk about their roles as musicians.
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Mother's Day

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a poem describing why they love a special family member. They use decorative paper and illustrations for their poems. Students give thanks and praise to their family members.
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Who Went Where?-- Full Color Copy

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students create a small book by stapling together 10 fully illustrated pages. The story depicts family members going places: for a hike, a swim, a ride. It ends with a family group going for a...
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We Can Read It Together!

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students practice various skills in order to help children to learn the skill of reading. The lesson emphasizes the importance of reading to young children on a regular basis. The skills of repetition of key words and phrases are...
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Home Ties Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners interview family members to find out what their ties are with the community. They use this information to compare other cultures and times with what they have learned about the African-American culture. They create a Venn diagram.
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Freedom to Worship

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate reasons why people sought freedom to worship in the United States and some of the difficulties and issues facing them in their immigration. As immigrants, they write letters to family members in the old country.
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Gift Selection

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, who are adult learners, peruse advertisements and catalogs to spend $100 on gifts for their family members. They compare a similar list of gifts to compare price, quality, and other factors that determine the best quality.

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