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Carter as President and Ex-President
Middle schoolers examine how Presidents are judged during their time in office as well as afterwards. They conduct and Internet search for Jimmy Carter's inaugural address and write a news story about his address. Once they have written...
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Extraterrestrials
Students discuss the possibility of intelligent life in space. In this space science lesson, students decipher a radio message electronically transmitted in space. They create their own extraterrestrial welcome greeting.
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Walden
Students participate in a panel discussion on materialism, assuming the identities of Henry David Thoreau and other experts on materialism. In this Walden lesson, students create a panel discussion of prominent people, including...
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The Making of Our First President
Students investigate George Washington's military career. For this George Washington lesson, students research the contributions of Washington the colonial military and then write editorials about his accomplishments for a mock colonial...
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Credible Sources on the Internet: What to Trust, What to Dismiss and When to Cite a Source
Wait, you mean researchers don't all use Wikipedia? Teach your class about intelligent research with a lesson about evaluating digital sources. The lesson starts with a quickwrite and includes vocabulary exercises and several...
Crafting Freedom
Thomas Day's Letter to His Daughter, Mary Ann
Why is a letter a better way to learn about a person than a different primary source? Explore Thomas Day's ideas and advice to his daughter in a letter from 1851, which details the struggles of the American South before the Civil War....
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Immigration in Spain
How many people immigrate to Spain illegally each year? Both the United States and Spain see a lot of illegal immigration. Advanced learners will read various articles, compare and contrast the situation in both countries, and discuss...
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Agree To Disagree
Young scholars discover their own talents and preferences and determine how they apply to the world of work with a group activity. They express their choice and discuss their positions.
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Who Was Cinque?
High schoolers examine the Amistad revolt and its significance in the American debate over slavery. They review and discuss period newspaper reports about the revolt.
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My Brother Sam is Dead: A study of the Revolutionary War
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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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave by Frederick Douglass
In this literature learning exercise, students respond to 12 short answer and essay questions about Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at...
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Social Studies: Global Women and Poverty
Students conduct research and make comparisons about various global economies. Create graphic organizers to present their research findings and illustrate solutions to problems. Students discuss and debate issues based on what they have...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Nothing is More Patriotic Than Social Criticism
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature social criticism. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.
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And Your Point Is . . .? Part I
Students, in groups, complete a WebQuest titled "Love Canal Debate". They follow the WebQuest to research and write papers on different points of view regarding the Love Canal environmental disaster.
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The Parts of an Editorial
Learners take notes as the teacher goes over the contents of an editorial and four types of an editorial. Students view an editorial and identify the structural elements in the sample as well as identify the type of editorial they are...
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European Union
Students read a short dialogue that takes place between a Canadian who is touring France and a French citizen. For this World History lesson, students create answers to comprehension questions. Students participate in a class...
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Scavenger Hunt
Students search for items in various parts of the newspaper noting the different types of information it provides.
Read Works
Read Works: Grade 2: Two Lesson Unit: Fact and Opinion
[Free Registration/Login Required] Designed to teach students to identify fact and opinion in a text. Lessons are based on the text "Dear Diary" and the book Penguins by Lynn M. Stone. Includes ideas for direct teaching, guided practice,...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Differentiate Substantiated and Unsubstantiated Opinions in Text
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will learn to differentiate fact from opinion and to decide whether an opinion is substantiated or not.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Science Fact or Opinion?
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the relationships of facts, explanations, and opinions in science.
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Class Flow: Fact or Opinion
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will be introduced to the difference between facts and opinions. They will practice determining which statements are facts and which are opinions. Activities include sorting and classifying...
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Class Flow: Fact or Opinion
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the definitions of fact and opinion and gives the students opportunities to sort and identify fact and opinion statements.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Differentiate Between Substantiated and Unsubstantiated Opinions
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, you will learn to differentiate fact from opinion and to decide whether an opinion is substantiated or not. These are important reading and writing skills.
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Class Flow: Fact and Opinion
[Free Registration/Login Required] Designed for grade 6, this flipchart covers the differences between fact and opinion. Students will analyze statements to determine if they are a fact or if they are an opinion.