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Continuing Gandhi's Legacy of Cross-Cultural Understanding: Central Asia and the Middle East

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate the lifestyle of Gandhi by creating a Venn Diagram.  In this biographical instructional activity, students compare the philosophies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi while discussing their teaching methods....
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Conflicting Views

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars complete a Venn diagram comparing the United States and Afghanistan. They research the history of the Taliban and how they relate to the United States and its foreign policy. They write a paper on possible solutions.
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Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant and a Rabbit

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this life cycle worksheet, students will complete a Venn diagram by comparing and contrasting the life cycle of a flowering plant and a rabbit.
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Comparing Mixtures and Solutions

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this mixtures and solutions worksheet, students complete a Venn diagram by comparing and contrasting the characteristics of mixtures and solutions.
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Thinking About Money

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students evaluate various approaches to spending money.In this spending money literacy lesson, students broaden their financial goals by reading "Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday" and "A Chair for My Mother."Students use a Venn...
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Dramatizing Tam's Slipper

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate the Japanese version of the Cinderella tale. In this fairy tale lesson, students read Tam's Slipper and construct a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the tale with the American version.
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To Drink or Not to Drink?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders compare water conservation issues as they impact the past, present, and future in Nevada. In this water conservation lesson, 2nd graders perform and ice experiment to comprehend water collection differences. Students...
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Land Ho! Cole Vs. Van Gogh

For Teachers 2nd
Students compare and contrast the landscape works of Thomas Cole and Vincent Van Gogh. In this landscapes lesson, students understand vocabulary related to artworks. Students compare and contrast the artists work through a Venn diagram....
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Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore Australian folktales. In this folktales lesson, 2nd graders gain knowledge about Australia and it's animals by reading books and discussion. Students find the adjectives in the book and write what they describe....
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The Roots of Ahimsa

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the philosophy of nonviolence. In this Ghandi lesson, students discover that Gandhi inspired many civil rights leaders with the idea of ahimsa. Students complete venn diagrams, create timelines, and discuss...
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The Brand New Kid

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore cultural differences through reading. In this culture lesson plan, 2nd graders read the book The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric. Students discuss scenes from the book and how the character feels. Student get with a...
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What do Stories Share?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners examine the philanthropic themes of two books. In this moral values and writing lesson, students complete a Venn diagram comparing the books Leo, the Late Bloomer and Thank You, Mr. Falker. The learners discuss related themes...
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A Look At Penguin Life

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read a story about Penguin Life and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this penguin life lesson plan, students respond to literature by researching penguins and creating a Venn diagram to compare/contrast...
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A Moth Is Not a Butterfly!

For Teachers K - 5th
Students identify the differences and similarities between a butterfly and a moth. They complete a Venn diagram, participate in class discussion and conduct related Internet research on the topic.
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Croc or Gator?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study the similarities and differences between crocodiles and alligators using online information. They develop a Venn diagram based on their research.
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Bah Humbug

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students listen to two famous stories about people who do not like Christmas, and then create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the main characters.
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Celebrating Diversity

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students celebrate diversity. In this cultural differences lesson, students use their research skills to create a Venn diagram that compares the beliefs and practices of 2 different cultures that they select.
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Frog and Toad

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast buttons after listening to the story, A Lost Button.
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The Three Little Pigs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students listen two versions of the story of The Three Little Pigs in order to clarify the concept of point of view. They complete a Venn diagram and write a postcard to one of the book's characters using their point of view.
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OTC Medications

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students sort medications by likeness and use. They compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram, and find the differences and commonalities of over the counter and Rx medications.
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Television: Comedy Vs. Drama

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners investigate the world of Television by contrasting specific programs.  In this visual storytelling lesson, students compare and contrast the differences between comedy and drama by making a Venn Diagram.  Learners...
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When You're Sick

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify symptoms of illness and how they can get better. In this health lesson, 2nd graders use Venn diagrams to categorize what the character of a story did to get well, and different types of symptoms.
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Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to "Gila Monsters Meet You At the Airport" and complete venn diagrams of geographical areas.
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Characteristics of Living Things

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine the characteristics of living things. They list the differences between living and non-living things, explore areas around the school, and create a Venn diagram for items found in the school areas.

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