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Claiming Land
Students examine several European maps with conflicting representations of the same geographic region. They uncover why different European nations produced different maps. In addition, they determine the role maps played in helping...
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Historical Witness: Social Messaging
Students create a self portrait using symbols that represent them. In this self portrait lesson plan, students look at a nineteenth century painting and discuss the symbols that represent this era. They then recreate a dance in the...
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Why the US Fought and Lost the Vietnam War
Students examine the role of the United States in the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam War lesson, students research primary and secondary sources to find out why the United States was involved in the war and why it was unsuccessful in the war.
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Human Rights: What Will Students and Teacher Do?
Students analyze the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights." In this human rights lesson plan, students explore the text of this document and watch Amnesty International videos about human rights. Students then locate and discuss...
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"K" Letter Ideas
Students practice with the letter K and use the Internet to help them expand their usage of "K" words.
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Papel Picado ( Mexican Cut Paper)
Fifth graders describe the characteristics of a piece of "papel picado", or Mexican cut paper, which is seen in the Dia de los Muertos festival. They predict what medium was used in the papel picado art. They explain how the scene in the...
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Picturing George: A Pictorial Survey of the Life of George Washington
Students create pictorial biographies of George Washington. Working in groups, they research various portions of Washington's life, highlighting significant events. After presenting their projects to the class, they are displayed for...
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Activity One -- Fundamentally Speaking
In this science worksheet, students examine how the universe is bound with the atomic particles and focus upon the findings of two historical scientists.
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Exploring Rembrandt's Chiaroscuro Technique Through Mosaic Design
Students compare mosaic design and pointillism. They discover the meaning of chiaroscuro by creating paper mosaic designs in Rembrandt style.
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns
Young scholars investigate the concept of using proportions to compare quantities while also practicing calculations for foreign exchange rates. They develop the skill of solving for unknown quantities of money while using an algebraic...
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Egg Count
Students practice writing addition and subtraction sentences. They use an activity sheet to count white and browm eggs and solve addition and subtraction problems. Aftterwards, they write addition and subtraction sentences.
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Fighting Soil Erosion
Pupils complete hands-on activities and watch a video to learn about soil erosion. For this erosion instructional activity, students use hands-on studies to investigate soil erosion. Pupils then visit the given websites to identify the...
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Interpreting Graphs
Students investigate graphs. In this graphing lesson, students create a graph regarding the population of California. Students extrapolate answers concerning the data set.
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The Senate by a Senator
Students examine their Canadian citizenship by participating in a number of multi-disciplinary lessons.
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Ecosystems
Students role play as members of interest group with a stake in a local land use issue. In preparation for the town hall meeting, students research their issue and gather pertinent information to persuade their audience.
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Collocation Patterns in English
In this preposition worksheet, students cross out incorrect prepositions in sentences and write the correct preposition above. Page includes teacher instructions for related activities and student reference pages.
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Personal Memories
Pupils create an artistic classroom memory place for objects that represent an important moment in their lives.
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Social Studies: Cameroon
Students discover the history of Cameroon and compile a list of foreign foods found in their local grocery. After taking notes on a lecture, they brainstorm a list of foods they might find on a trip to the country and compare it to what...
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How to See with your Eyes Closed
Students close their eyes and practice visualizing different images as the teacher makes different topical suggestions. They listen to the poem, "Daddy Fell Into the Pond" and visualize what is happening and thinking about the characters...
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Political Cartoons of the American Revolution
Eighth graders examine various political cartoons from the American Revolution era. Using present day political cartoons, they compare and contrast the ones from the past to the ones of today. As a class, they discuss the use of...
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Stone Soup
Students explain how various cultures affect the interactions that take place in a community. They compare and contrast families by where they live, the jobs they hold and the types of food they eat. Using examples, they sort goods and...
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What Did You Say?
Students investigate how the Indians and Europeans first met and their first interactions using spoken language. Before speaking the class warms up to the idea with the use of body language and gestures. Then the teacher sets the scene...
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Is All Fair In War?
Students read the 1755 Bounty Proclamation and discuss what happened in Maine during this time period. With a partner, they use the text and dictionary to look up any word they do not know. They participate in a think, pair, share to...
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French teacher.net: Resources and Lessons
This site maintained by a teacher in North Yorkshire, England, is a veritable treasure trove of resources for French teachers for grades K-12. Includes grammar handouts, lesson plans, and even Power Point presentations to download, and...