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Guardians of the West

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discover the role of American buffalo in Westward Expansion. In this Westward Expansion lesson, 8th graders examine primary and secondary sources in order to create a cause and effect chart that features the treatment of...
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Pile 'em High?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the concept of architectural heritage. In this architecture instructional activity, students visit selected websites to compare and contrast the architectural features in world cities.
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Discover the science of archaeology

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research archaeology. In this archaeology lesson, students conduct research about archaeology and one ancient culture. Students write a magazine article about an archaeological dig.
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PATTERNS IN TIME

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students build a realistic sense of geological time, seek clues of transition fossils and find them.  In this investigative lesson students complete several activities and worksheets on fossils. 
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HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCE

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars use the information gathered from the Nick News Special Edition about homelessness. Each student creates a homeless collage poster featuring magazine and newspaper pictures and articles about the topic and a brief...
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Immigration to the Golden Land: Jewish Life in America

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine Jewish life in America. In this social studies lesson, students read the article "We Shall Go to America" which features the experiences of Jewish immigrants in America. Young scholars respond to questions...
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Lessons to be Learned: The Importance of Attribution, Accuracy, and Honesty

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate real world examples of media law issues. In this media law instructional activity, students read Janet Cooke’s feature and respond to the writing. Students read articles by Stephen Glass to highlight facts...
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Current Issues/Lesson Plan 1: What Matters To You

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the process of the Canadian parliamentary system. They identify current events, read newspaper articles, and write letters to the Editor and Editorial section.
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There Must Be Something in the Water

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a New York Times article as a class and discuss how groundwater near a nuclear test site may have been contaminated. They explore how groundwater contamination can spread through aquifers by participating in a simulation.
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On the Other Hand

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify traits that are either genetic or developmental in nature and determine why it might be difficult to learn if handedness is genetic or developmental. They explore theories on the causes of left-handedness by reading and...
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Engaging Young Scientists with Inquiry: Part One

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Building inquiry into your science lessons will make science concepts more concrete for your class.
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Exploring Animals in Literature

For Teachers K - 3rd
Celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week while teaching empathy and allegory with creature-related texts
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Bring Your Lessons to Life with Videos

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Take advantage of pupils' fascination with exciting, visual presentations by using movie clips to demonstrate key concepts.
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The Legacy of Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady

For Teachers Pre-K - 9th
In the wake of her recent passing, spend some time acquainting your class with the life of a woman who was highly influential in politics.
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Building Collegiality During Teacher Appreciation Week

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
Acknowledge the teachers in your life and on your campus as we celebrate all educators during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Giving Peace a Chance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In honor of International Peace Day, students can learn about the challenges we face in the world.
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Speeding Up Grading with Online Resources

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Use websites and apps to increase peer editing, digitize your papers, and automate the objective editing.
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Stock Wars: Bringing Wall Street to your Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Using interactive apps and structured assignments, you can make the stock market accessible to all students.
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Prize-Winning Profiles

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a profile of Luiz Inácio da Silva, the currently favored presidential candidate in Brazil. They use this article as a model for writing their own profiles of noteworthy people recently featured in the news.
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Scavenger Hunt Through Figure Skating History

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners research the pioneers of figure skating and write a feature story for a Web publication. They write articles investigating "The Story Behind a Gold Medal" and graph the medals won by different countries between 1976-1996.
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Making Points on Election Dilemma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define a straight news article, and identify characteristics of an editorial news feature. They read a CNN article that examines the 2000 presidential election, and determine what is factual and what is opinion.
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MFL: Dangerous Driving

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discuss why speed limits are important for safety of others. They examine public advertisements aimed at reducing the amount of deaths on the road. They read an article about traffic accidents and answer questions. They write an...
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Calibrated Peer Review: Introduction-Why Study Geology?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read an article written by Sarah Andrews, a geologist who has written mystery novels featuring a geologist who solves crimes. After reading the article, students write an essay based on a Writing Prompt and begin peer review...
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No More Freedom Fries?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the May, 2007, French presidental election of pro-American, right-wing candidate Nicholas Sarkozy. They reflect on both the historical and contemporary relationship between France and the United States. Students work...

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