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Cut Outs: Shapes and Symbols

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners create collages based on Juan Quick-to-See Smith's "Ode to Chief Seattle." In this shapes, symbols and Native American lesson, students examine the "Ode to Chief Seattle" and Henri Matisse's cutout work. Learners design their...
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Molly's Pilgrim

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars read Molly's Pilgrim and discuss what the word pilgrim means and what they think they look like.  In this pilgrim lesson, students design a clothespin doll to represent a pilgrim. 
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The Settlers are Coming, but the Natives are Here

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine interactions between Native Americans and settlers. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation and then write paper about how the Native Americans and settlers could keep the...
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Claims of Ownership in Israel/Palestine

For Students 6th - 12th
In this Israeli/Palestinian conflict worksheet, students complete a timeline that features claims of land ownership in Israel.
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Declaration of Power

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students examine the Korean nuclear escalation. In this current events lesson, students explore the nuclear arms race in Korea and the science that explains nuclear weapons.
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"We Remember" Eulogy Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete a culminating project on the Holocaust. In this eulogy lesson, 8th graders use information gathered from previous research and create a poster about the Holocaust. Students make a presentation using a document...
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Averages Word Problems

For Students 5th - 8th
In this averages worksheet, students complete word problems containing averages of money, kilograms, height, and more. Students complete 20 problems.
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Who is Harriet Tubman?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read A Picture of Harriet Tubman, by David A. Adler. In this Harriet Tubman lesson, 2nd graders explore the concept of slavery and discover how Harriet helped free slaves in the past. The book is read out loud. They...
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Scientists and Inventors

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore human discovery by reading historical stories in class. In this inventors lesson, students define the terms scientist, invention, inventor and discovery before discussing the many differences between them. Students read...
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Babushka Baba Yaga

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read books by the author Patricia Polacco and complete different activities for the 4 books. For this language arts lesson plan, students read the books Babushka Baba Yaga, Boat Ride With Lillian Two Blossom, Pink and Say, and...
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Atlatl (Native Americans)

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students discover what an atlatl is and how to use it. In this Native American lesson, students discuss the history of the Native American atlatl and practice throwing with it. Students will analyze the effects of the atlatl in terms of...
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Mahmoud Abbas

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Mahmoud Abbas and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.
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Reading for Information: Chinese Emigration

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore Chinese emigration and answer comprehension questions from the reading; students conduct interview with someone who has immigrated to the United States.
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The Immigrant's Voice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the concept of the "push-pull" effect. They distinguish between voluntary and involuntary immigrants and apply the concept of double consciousness to the immigrant's sense of national identity.
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Reading for Information: Chinese Emigration

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read and discuss given information about Chinese emigration, and compete a set of relate comprehension questions. Students discuss the concept of an interview, then complete an associated interview worksheet, sharing information...
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Fort Sumner and the Navajo Long Walk

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the Fort Sumner campaign against the Navajo; why the campaign took place; the details of the forced march to Fort Sumner; conditions at Fort Sumner; length of imprisonment; details of life in prison, and...
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Warfare and Empire

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners discuss how changing the environment can cause conflict between two groups. In groups, they brainstorm other ways to deal with this issue without using warfare. They use the internet to research the differences in today's army...
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The Voyage to Canada

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this history connection to the Home children's voyage to Canada worksheet, students explore when and how the Home children came to Canada, read a quote from a newsletter to critique and answer three comprehension questions.
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Lesson Three: The History of Christmas Trees, Part Three

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the influence of different beliefs and customs on seasonal celebrations by recognizing their historic development. They develop an awareness that traditions and customs are influenced by different environments.
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Marc Chagall

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify the characteristics of the artwork of Marc Chagall. They paint a Chagall-like picture
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UMNH: The Fremont People

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the Fremont people and then make their own Fremont-Style pottery.
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Finding Yourself in a Landscape

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students view landscape paintings. They recall a landscape that has meaning to them and describe it to the class. They complete a worksheet.
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Adventures in the Alaska Economy Today: Enduring Understandings

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils research the campaign to win statehood for Alaska and the constitution which was in place before statehood was approved.
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The Siberian Arctic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, research the topics: habitats of northwestern Siberia, reindeer, oil and natural gas, and other threatened regions of the Arctic. They answer specific research questions based on their topic. They use online...

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