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Characteristics of Living Things

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the characteristics of living and non-living things. For this biology lesson, 7th graders define vocabulary words as they go through the lesson. They answer a crossword puzzle after class discussion.
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Bank on It! Cinco De Mayo Activity

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Cinco De Mayo worksheet, student fill in blanks to complete a paragraph, using words from a word bank at the top of the worksheet. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Ethnic Groups of Utah

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners examine the many different ethnic groups of Utah and their contribution to society. They research the different ethnic groups using the Internet and answer questions.
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The News Spreads

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine ethnicity and the Gold Rush. In this instructional activity on the Gold Rush, students research the different ethnic groups present at the Gold Rush. Students will work in groups to answer questions concerning ethnicity...
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U.S. Quiz Questions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL United States worksheet, students answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.
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Cocina Mexicana

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research authentic Mexican food recipes on the Internet and translate them into English noting any new vocabulary. They present their recipes and vocabulary to the class.
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Discovering the Mathematics of Sound

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the basic skills of algebraic manipulations. They practice the application of basic mathematics in science and determine the nature of good acoustics. They develop proposals for providing good acoustics and identify...
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Legends and Myths: Trickster Tales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in groups to research the characteristics of various myths and legends. They read tales, illustrate them, record oral storytelling efforts and write an original folktale. Students then invite parents to a dramatic...
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U.S. Possessions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the United States acquisition of the Philippines and their fight for independence. They locate the Philippines on a map and brainstorm how its geography has benefits. They access the Internet and complete a student...
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Teaching About Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the trade routes in the Mediterranean of the Ancient world. In groups, they view slides of artifacts while answering questions on a worksheet. After watching a video, they discuss how each object was found and...
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Investigating Human Behavior

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the Holocaust and themes such as prejudice and discrimination.
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The Overextended Society/The Conservative Ascendancy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write an essay presenting their understanding of presidential elections and the issues related to presidential elections. Students discuss the effect of immigration on the United States and the major points that swung the nation...
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Ask An Expert

For Teachers K - 4th
Students invite community members to visit the classroom and interview them about water in the community. Students prepare for, conduct, and follow up an interview and record their responses in their Water Journals.
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The Call to Greatness: A Search for Moral Integrity in the Urban Classroom

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders read a variety of novels surrounding the theme of "greatness." In groups, they discuss various aspects of each novel and create a group bulletin board to identify and display the most important information from the...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Hispanic Americans in Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
View an exhaustive list of Hispanic Americans in Congress. View their photos as well as read of their works and accomplishments.
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Hispanic Americans Progress Review

For Students 9th - 10th
A Progress Review of Hispanic Americans from the Department of Health and Human Services from 1997. Target statistics graphs and other visual aids are included.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Hispanic Americans in Congress 1822 1995

For Students 9th - 10th
List of Hispanic Americans who have served Congress. Each link includes a lengthy biography of the individual.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Hispanic American Medal of Honor Recipients

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive list of Hispanic Americans who served in the military of the United States and were awarded the Medal of Honor for their outstanding service.
Website
Other

Library of Congress: National Hispanic Heritage Month

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, by checking out the array of material on this site hosted by the Library of Congress. You can explore the exhibits and collections dedicated to Hispanic American...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Hispanic Americans in Congress: Henry B. Gonzalez

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biography of Democratic congressman and Hispanic leader, Henry Gonzalez.
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Ar Net: Hispanic Americans, an Under Represented Group

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent description of the problems facing the involvement of Hispanic-Americans in American politics. The essay covers 1948 to 1996, with a good discussion of the civil rights era.
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US House of Representatives

Office of the Clerk: Hispanic Americans in Congress

For Students 6th - 8th
Hispanic Americans represent an important and growing population in Congress. Read a short history and click on the interactive map to see the number of Hispanic American Congressmen from each state for each congressional term.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: The Impact of Expansion on Chinese Immigrants and Hispanic Citizens

For Students 11th - 12th
As white populations moved westward in the 19th century, Chinese immigrants and Hispanic Americans faced racism and discrimination and were unable to compete on an equal basis for land. Eventually, both groups settled into urban areas...
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Cengage Learning

Gale: Hispanic Heritage Timeline: Events in Hispanic American History

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive timeline of events that have had a role in shaping Hispanic culture in the United States, beginning with the arrival in America of Columbus, in 1492, and continuing into the twenty-first century.

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