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Technologies of the Civil War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover new and interesting technologies of the Civil War. In this Civil War portfolio of lessons, 5th graders analyze primary resources, develop new vocabulary, investigate websites, and create a time line of new...
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Black History Lesson Plan: Gwendolyn Brooks

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Learn more about the work of Gwendolyn Brooks with a language arts lesson. Young learners read an informational passage about the acclaimed poet before attempting a shape poem of their own.
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Effigy Mound Activity

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research effigy mounds of Native people in Wisconsin. They create large models of effigy mounds in a given area based on factual information from their studies and research.
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Reading: The Beginnings of a Writer

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this reading: beginnings of a writer worksheet, students read a short biography of J.K. Rawlings and answer true and false comprehension questions. Students answer ten questions.
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Charts, Maps, and Graphs Lesson on the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice interpreting data. In this Holocaust lesson, students research selected Internet sources and examine charts, maps, and graphs regarding the Jewish populations in and out of Europe. High schoolers respond to...
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The Editorial Revisited

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different types of editorials. They explain, using a graphic organizer, the elements that make an editorial powerful. They offer elements they came up with and the examples and list them on the board.
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The Feudal System: Castles At War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a first person account of life in the middle ages from the perspective of a king, noble, knight or peasant. They view and discuss a Discovery Channel video then research the roles and responsibilities of their class...
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Language Arts/Science: Genetic Diseases Simulation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders engage inn role-playing activities as families caring for babies with genetic defects. A partial list of activities include: dressing the babies ( raw eggs), designing birth certificates, and recording a log of care,...
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Test Book 2

For Students 5th - 7th
In this mathematics test book, students answer problems dealing with topics covered during the year. They solve problems dealing with percent, probability, properties, and interpreting graphs. This sixteen page worksheet contains...
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Diwali-Hindu New Year

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students demonstrate their understanding of the themes and symbols that are associated with Diwali. They participate in a service project centered on spreading good luck and fortune in their community.
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The Clock Tower on Grand Avenue: A Cultural Reading Adventure

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read three novels to practice their reading and comprehension skills. Using each novel, they create a list of the characteristics of each culture represented. In groups, they also identify the setting, characters and plot...
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Spaghetti Graphs

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students work in pairs to test the strength of spaghetti strands. They collect and graph data to determine a line of best fit. Students create a linear equation to interpret their data. Based on the data collected, students predict...
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Sectionalism and the Kansas-Nebraska Act

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define and discuss sectionalism and popular sovereignty, analyze impact of popular sovereignty in creation of state of Kansas, compare issues in territorial Kansas to current politically divisive topic, and evaluate primary...
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Intermediate Level Lesson Plan THEMATIC ESSAY

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify three reasons why conflict arose in the Western United States during the late 1800s. Using specific examples, discuss how the United States government attempted to resolve these conflicts. Evaluate whether these...
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Native Americans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students choose two photographs and explain how they illustrate traditional Native American culture. They discuss how traditional Native American culture has been affected by two specific actions of the United States Government, (they...
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Las Misiones de California

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in partners to complete a series of activities. After reading the introduction, Students select a role of either a "Padre" or "Indigena." As partners, they need time on the computer for research as well as time to...
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In Search of California Indians

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research information about some of California indigenous tribes to find out as much as possible about the first people found in the west. They research about the history of a selected tribe and their contributions to...
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The Civil War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, examine The Civil War, from a variety of perspectives and assignments. After taking notes, they can choose from creating a front page newspaper article describing the fall of Fort Sumter, discuss the pros and cons of fighting,...
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You Too Can Haiku

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students conduct Internet research and explain the history of Haiku. After listening and reading various examples of Haiku, students use their own vocabulary and practice their math skills to determine the correct number of syllables...
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Uncovering Personalities in Othello

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore a unique way to view the personalities of the characters in William Shakespeare's play "Othello." They facilitate online research "deconstructing" poetry and performing scenes from the play with costumes and props.
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Social Studies: Shaking the Family Tree

For Teachers 1st
Create family trees while reading "Little House in the Big Woods." After examining Laura Ingalls Wilder's family tree, compare it to a real tree's roots and branches. Conclude with interviewing family members and decorating family...
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Fun Fonix Book 2 Page 26

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this phonics worksheet, students will read and trace eight words that begin or end with the consonant digraph /sh/. Students will then examine twelve pictures and match the words to the correct picture.
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Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students complete the puzzle by using the clues listed. The crossword puzzle consist of 8 clues to solve.
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Vocabulary Practice

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this vocabulary practice worksheet, students use context clues to determine words or phrases to complete sentences. Students complete fifteen sentences.