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Diary of Anne Frank: Act 1 Scene 1 & 2

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read act 1 scenes 1 & 2 of the play Diary of Anne Frank. In this Diary of Anne Frank lesson plan, 8th graders discuss how the setting of the play affects the mood of the story and answer short answer questions.
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Modern-Day America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students remember the September 11 terrorist attacks. In this public memorials lesson, students research 20th century memorials. Students then design their own memorials for the victims at the World Trade Center site.
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Israel and Palestine: The Roots of Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this world conflict lesson, students research print and Internet sources about the roots of the conflict and the status of the conflict today. Students use their...
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Passage to Freedom Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the main elements of the book Passage to Freedom. In this reading response lesson, students participate in pre-reading activities that focus on the idea of courage. Students conduct a book walk-through and are introduced...
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The Chosen Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Chaim Potok's The Chosen. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Putting a Face on Our Fears

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about the nuclear war threat and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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The Diary of Anne Frank

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read the Diary of Anne Frank. In this novel reading instructional activity, 8th graders read and analyze the story. Students do online activities and create a newspaper giving a summary of three major events in the story....
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Pieces of Peace

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the artwork of Keith Haring and create an original artwork in his style. In this symbiotics activity, watch a video about the artwork of Keith Haring and  create an artwork to deliver a message.
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Teaching the World Wars Through Art

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students can learn about World War I and II through art, such as posters, paintings, and photographs,
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The History of Photography

For Teachers 6th - 9th
By discussing the history of photography, students can learn about this art and its importance in recording major events.
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Films That Make A Difference in History Lesson Plans

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Showing films or other types of media in the classroom is a great way to bring history lesson plans alive.
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Monotheistic Religions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Religion is an important area of study in any history class.
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Art and Visual Aids in Literature Classes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Incorporating visual art into your literature lessons will "add color" to your program.
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Cultural Patrimony: What Belongs to Whom?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Cultural patrimony is a fascinating topic for your students to explore.
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What Was the Cold War?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A study of the Cold War can helps students learn about history through interviewing people who lived through this period.
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Adolf Hitler

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore facts about Hitler's life and the historical events that occurred in that time, his view of history, his theory of race and his political goals. They explore his use of anti-Semitism to advance his career and consolidate...
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Tolerance and Genocide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the causes of genocide. In this cultural diversity instructional activity, students discuss genocide incidents in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. High schoolers then write essays about what they...
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Walk a Quote: A Lesson Based Upon the Sugihara Story

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders gather information on the history of anti-Semitism and Judaism. Using texts from a variety of sources, they analyze the role of rescue and resistance in children's books. They discuss the child's point of view and reflect...
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Overview of Japanese War Crimes of the Sino-japanese War And World War Ii

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the definition of a war crime and what the Germans did to the Jews during WWII that constituted a war crime. The analyze the results of political, economic, and social oppression and the violation of human rights.
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Deathfugue Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Deathfugue."
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Introduction to World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders recognize why wars are started and identify and color 3 countries involved with World War II.
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Night by Elie Weisel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read "No News from Auschwitz" and answer the study questions as an introduction to the novel. They record reactions to the essay and compare with reactions after reading "Night".
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Darfur Now Lesson Four: The Messages of Darfur Now

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the work in individuals that are part of Darfur Now. In this human rights lesson plan, students also analyze the message of Weisel's Not on Our Watch. Students create found poems pertaining to social responsibility and...
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Believe and Think Exercise

For Students 5th - 8th
In this grammar skills worksheet, students respond to 21 fill in the blank and short answer questions regarding the use of the words "believe" and "think."

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