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Investigating the Heroin and Prescription Opioid Epidemic

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
How bad is the opioid crisis in America? Has it gotten worse in the last few decades? Why? High schoolers delve into these questions with a thorough and thoughtful lesson from The New York Times on heroin prescription opioids. Starting...
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Louisiana's Tragic Hero - "Evangeline"

For Teachers 8th
"Ye who believe...List to a Tale of Love in Acadie." Longfellow's epic poem, "Evangeline," launches a study of tragic heroines, epic poetry, the expulsion of the Acadians from Canada, and their subsequent migration to Louisiana. The...
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Heroes and Heroines: King David, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and Napoleon

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify and examine four heroes from history and imaginative literature. They discuss the characteristics of a hero and share perceptions of what makes a hero. By comparing and analyzing a few historical and literary figures,...
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Folk and Family Heroes and Heroines

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students define and assess the difference between folk heroes and family heroes and then find examples of each in their own lives. They view a "Swapping Stories" video, surf the internet for examples and complete a variety of worksheets...
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Introducing Jane Eyre: An Unlikely Victorian Heroine

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the expectations and limitations placed on Victorian women and evaluate Charlotte Bronte's position and desire for literary achievement in using the male pseudonym, Currer Bell.
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American Heroines

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the heroines of the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson plan, 3rd graders read a passage about famous heroines and discuss the trade practiced during Colonial times.
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Who's Your Hero/Heroine?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use research skills on the Internet and write a biographical report and present it to the class. They utilize a worksheet that's imbedded in this plan to guide them in their research. students come to school dressed up as their...
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Deborah Sampson: Revolutionary War Heroine

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders read the story of Deborah Sampson, who helped bring freedom to the newly organized colonies in their fight for independence from England.
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Character Bust: Ceramics Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Whether it is a protagonist, antagonist, hero or heroine, characters are a must in any story. Learners analyze a character from a narrative they are reading, then use that character as inspiration. They create a ceramic bust depicting...
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Cocaine in the Brain

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine the effects of cocaine and heroin and withdrawal symptoms.  For this drug  lesson students participate in an activity that illustrates cocaine's actions. 
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Heroes and Heroines of the Underground Railroad System (UGRR)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders choose one leader, either Tubman or Coffin, and write a persuasive summary paragraph that explains why the leader displays the character traits of a hero/heroine in the UGRR
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Heroes and Heroines in Science: Dispelling the Stereotype

For Teachers 7th - 12th
students think of scientists as heroes and heroines by dispelling the stereotypes of persons in scientific careers. They work in cooperative groups to research the life and works of a scientist and (through the use of the library and the...
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Create Your Own Hero

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Chinese legends are the focus of an interesting lesson that combines social studies with writing. Learners read the Chinese folk tale, "Li Chi Slays The Serpent." After the story is over, they make a list of the courageous things she did...
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine or Harlot?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.
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Intoxication: In the Arms of Morpheus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A comprehensive instructional activity that takes a look at psychoactive plants with this one focusing on the opium poppy. Information about the history, culture, use, source and effects are discussed. There are weblinks to reliable...
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High-Risk Areas

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create concept maps exploring causes of drug abuse that, in Siberia and around the world, often lead to the contraction of H.I.V., and develop solutions papers.
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The Clay Marble

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students probe the story, "The Clay Marble" by Minfong Ho to identify examples of courage, quick thinking, and perseverance. The lesson plan creatively extends the plot of the story by celebrating the heroin's birthday many years after...
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Tall Tale Rollers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore American tall tales. In this tall tale lesson, students discover the six characteristics that are included in tall tales. Students survey their class to find each student's favorite tall tale character and organize the...
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Heros and Heroines

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will explore why: today children are faced with an increasingly fractured world where a variety of forces work to shape their final character. Positive role models like parents, teachers, and athletes are important for...
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Heroes and Heroines in Science: Dispelling the Stereotype

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students describe and illustrate a stereotypical scientist. They work in cooperative groups to research and produce a portfolio of work honoring a randomly chosen nontraditional scientist. Students create a presentation about their...
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Mary Ann Patten: Clipper Ship Heroine

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Students explore the history of clipper ships and about the historical time frame surrounding the origin of clipper ships. They read historical accounts of voyages and write letters describing the conditions of Mary Patten's voyage.
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Mary Ann Patten: Clipper Ship Heroine

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In two groups, students research the history and current building of clipper ships. For this inquiry lesson, students present information and compare and contrast the technological revolution with the development of clipper ships....
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Cinderella: an Adaptation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a list of characteristics for the heroine of a fairy tale and discuss ways these images affect behavior and self-esteem.  In this, The House on Mango Street gender equity instructional activity, students identify common...
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Who's Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners discover the characteristics that make a hero or heroine. They also look at how society recognizes its heroes and how the nation represents its values and beliefs by researching heroes from the past and present.

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