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War Consumes Europe

For Teachers 7th - 10th
How did the world react to Austria's declaration of war? This activity, guided by the McDougall Littell text, World History, has historians examining the beginnings of WWI through cause and effect analysis. Groups reference the text as...
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The assassination of the Archduke: Exploring Perspectives

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Use political cartoons for a multiple-perspectives strategy, as pupils learn about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. After an anticipatory discussion, they are split into 2 groups. The class reads a primary source account...
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Prepping for a World War I Test

For Teachers 10th
Review your WWI unit with this helpful resource. Young historians group up, complete a series of web-based activities, take a pop quiz, and examine the contents of a trunk considering items that would be most important during WWI. The...
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How green is your school?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read about Sidwell Friends School and the Green School concept and develop coverage for their student media. They employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to...
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How green is your school?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read about Sidwell Friends School and the Green School concept. They develop coverage for their student media. Students interview administrators, janitors, teachers and students. They present findings to the class.
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Important Quotes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the novel "Pride and Prejudice". They identify themes, learn to analyze works of literature, recognize and identify literary techniques for the benefit of attaining skills of criticizing literature.
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The Faithful Friend

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students work in co-op groups to create a Reader's Theater production of the story. Students create a flow map that sequences the major events in the story. Students research the island of Martinique and create a travel brochure...
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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

For Teachers K
students add their own scenarios to the book using the same rhythmic pattern. Students describe what is happening in the picture as a class shared writing activity. Students discuss reasons why the people in the kingdom were upset that...
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Incorporating Archaeological "Time-Outs" into the Latin Curriculum

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Here is a lesson whose focus is on classical archaeology. In groups, high schoolers read various myths and legends to examine the how the culture was passed between different groups. They participate in a role-play activity in which they...
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Language Arts

For Teachers 5th
In this literacy worksheet, 5th graders practice putting sentences in order, use words to complete sentences, and rewrite them correctly for the 25 questions.
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Today's Specials

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this healthy heart nutrition worksheet, students substitute heart-healthy foods for the high cholesterol choices shown. The purpose is to encourage nutritious choices.
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Veterans Day Fact And Opinion

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this fact and opinion worksheet, students answer 10 questions about the Veterans Day holiday. Students decide if the statements given are facts or opinions.
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab

For Students 7th - 8th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words correspond to the theme of Labor Day.
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The Birchbark House: Chapter 11

For Teachers 7th - 12th
For this The Birchbark House comprehension check worksheet, learners respond to 25 short answer questions covering chapter 11 of "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich in order to help them better understand the novel.
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Durango Street: Chapter Nine

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Durango Street comprehension check worksheet, students define 2 vocabulary words and respond to 5 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 9 of Durango Street in order to help them better understand the novel and the author's...
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Chess Math

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students review angles. In this geometry lesson, students become chess players on a floor chess board. When they make a move, they need to identify the angle of their movement. In the lesson plan it says the "degree" of the angle,...
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Medieval Times Challenge

For Students 5th - 7th
In this medieval times activity, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions about the time period. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Canvas Dinnerware

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Take recycling to a new height. Learners use china or plastic dinnerware from thrift stores to create great works of art.  They discuss great works of art, talk about techniques, and design their own piece.
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Leadership: Leading Off

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore leadership skills. In this leadership lesson, students examine leadership styles as they reflect on controversies and celebrations in American baseball. Learners discuss the attributes of positive and ethical leaders.
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Whoever You Are

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners examine cultures, traditions, and feeling throughout cultures. In this cultural lesson, students use literature, maps, and cultural information to examine how people have universal feelings despite their different cultures and...
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A Monument Please, For the Big Cheese

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Young scholars research a President from the United States. In this United States history lesson, students read about their selected President and record interesting facts. Young scholars design a monument for the President they researched.
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Beach Replenishment Mock Hearing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study the issues and stakeholders involved in a beach replenishment project. In this beach replenishment lesson, students study the point of views for the various stakeholders in a beach replenishment issue. Students are...
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The Rise of Islamist Terrorist Groups

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze the rise of Islamist terrorism. In this terrorism instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the growth of Al Quaeda and other terror groups. Students respond to...
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"We Came to Free the Slaves": John Brown on Trial

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the plight of John Brown to fight slavery. In this Brown vs. Board of Education lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding Brown's work to free slaves through rebellion. Students participate in classroom discussion...

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