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Let's Sum It Up

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students summarize a selected piece of nonfiction text as a group. After reviewing the instructors preferred method for summarizing information by identifying the main idea and supporting details, groups write a summary paragraph of a...
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Playing In The Snow: Reading Comprehension Poem

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students complete gaps in a poem using words from a word bank, 14 total. Answers included on page 2.
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Mathematics and Computers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss computers and their makers. For this lesson, 7th graders choose a mathematician of their choice and discuss how they impacted our world. They research a favorite mathematician based on tiers.      
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Famous Speeches and the Art of Persuasion

For Teachers All
Students can learn speech writing skills and analyze famous speeches with these activities.
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Political Science: Political Analysis Through Satire

For Teachers All
Students identify, analyze and explain examples of politcal satire. They discuss the role of political satire in the democratic process and create and present examples of political satire.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn what goals Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had when he wanted to change the inequality of the United States.
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Quotations of Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 6th - 7th
In this quotations worksheet, students read and analyze 7 quotations by Martin Luther King, Jr. Students match each quote to the correct interpretation.
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Growing Like Dr. King

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore American History by reading biographical material. In this civil rights lesson, students read information about Martin Luther King Jr. and his successful demonstrations which led to equal rights for African Americans....
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America's Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore, analyze and study the background to America's Civil Rights Movement through the court system, mass protest, public opinion, political cartoons and legislation. They research Rosa Parks, Brown vs. Board of...
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Uncle Jed's Barbershop

For Students 3rd - 12th
In this Uncle Jed's Barbershop learning exercise, students read the book Uncle Jed's Barbershop and complete short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. vs. Malcolm X

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders compare and contrast the visions of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. In this African-American history lesson, 11th graders read speeches by each of the men and summarize the arguments made by each of them about...
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Freedom Fighters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover the accomplishments of Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King, Jr. In this social justice lesson, students watch "Freedom Fighters," and then read speeches or writings made by each of the men. High schoolers write...
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Civil Rights Movement: Closing Day

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the American Civil Rights Movement. For this African American history lesson, students close a Civil Rights unit by preparing Civil Rights Open House exhibits for an audience.
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Breaking Color Barriers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare brown eggs and white eggs. In this color lesson, students see two different color eggs and predict what they will look like on the inside. They see that both eggs are the same and compare this to people of different...
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Civil Rights Methodology Martin Luther King, Jr. – Stokely Carmichael

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the visions of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Stokely Carmichael. In this African-American history lesson, students read speeches by each of the men and summarize the arguments made by each of them about...
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Turbulent Times of the Sixties

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore 1960's America. In this American history lesson, students read about and research 1960's political and entertainment figures, social activism, the Civil Rights Movement, and environmentalism as they complete writing and...
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Knowing the Ropes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers become familiar with the Core Democratic Values that are the fundamental beliefs and constitutional principles of American society which unite all Americans. Each student is responsible for finding three pictures in...
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African-American Civil Rights in the U.S.

For Students 9th - 12th
In this African American history worksheet, learners respond to 39 identification questions that require them to define or list the significance behind 39 events and people associated with the American Civil Rights Movement.
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Wall of Philanthropists: King Day (7th)

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils recognize the importance of justice, tolerance, equality, and historical figures. For this philanthropic actions lesson, students study the philanthropic actions of historical figures, and learn about the concepts of fairness,...
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Martine Luther King Jr. and John Lewis: Speeches at the March on Washington, August 1963

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the Civil Rights Movement.  In this American History lesson, 9th graders analyze the speeches of major civil rights leaders.  Students compare and contrast the meanings of these speeches. 
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Triangles and Circles

For Students Pre-K - K
In this colors and shapes worksheet, students recognize the circles and triangles and the colors yellow and orange. Students trace the circles and color them yellow and trace the triangles and color them orange.
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Educating Myself Benefits Others

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Most upper graders don't realize that when they choose to attend college, they're benefiting the whole community. Invite them to explore how they, as educated individuals, can contribute to their family, community, and global society....
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Vinegar Experiment

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders mix vinegar with different substances and explore the reaction. They record data from the experiment. Students examine chemical change, reaction, physical change and physical reaction.
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Why College?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
By engaging in small and large group discussions, learners consider the importance of attending college. After discussion, small groups reconvene and create posters based on their findings.

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