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Annenberg Foundation

Global America

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
It's not really a small world after all! The 21st lesson of a 22-part series on American history researches the impact of globalization on the United States. Using photographic and written references materials, as well as video sources,...
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American Museum of Natural History

Around the World with DNA

For Students 6th - 12th
DNA analysis could be what saves some animals from extinction. An interactive lesson shows learners how DNA information proves variation among animals of the same species and how stakeholders use that information to make decisions. Easy...
Interactive
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Asian Capitals Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 48 identification questions about the capital cities of Asian countries. Students have 6 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Human Prehistory

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars discuss the history of humans.  In this human history lesson, students describe how the placement of the continents changed and where the humans began and traveled to. They discuss interaction with Neanderthals and...
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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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Sharing Dragons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the contribution of Chinese people to celebrations in Australia and explore why they have played such a prominent role. They suggest how a group from their local area, if they had moved to live in another country,...
Worksheet
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The Attack On Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941

For Students 7th - 12th
For this Pearl Harbor worksheet, students read about what happened on December 7th, 1941, read Roosevelt's speech in response, and complete activities in the passive voice about what they read. Students write the past participle of 10...
Worksheet
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Expressions and Operations

For Students 9th
In this expressions and operations learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 7 different problems that include reading and solving various types of equations. First, they determine the number of seconds it takes light from the...
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Bird Flu Worries Humans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine what the bird flu is and how it spreads through an interactive program and videos. They discover why doctors are concerned about a pandemic. They examine other pandemics in the United States and how to prepare for them.
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Independent Practice: Expressions and Operations

For Students 7th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students read and solve 20 algebra problems in which they determine which of the answers available is equivalent to the expression in the problem.
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Xu Bing and New English

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore a Powerpoint presentation as an introduction to Xu Bing and his new English calligraphy. In this new English instructional activity, students understand that new English was invented by this artist and resembles Chinese...
Interactive
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English Exercises: Countries and Nationalities

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online interactive English worksheet, students respond to 19 fill in the blank questions that require them to use English vocabulary appropriately. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Bird Watching

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the implications of the avian flu. In this personal health instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about the avian flu, its history, and how it spreads.
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Why Is Climate Important to Growing Rice?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders determine the location of major rice producing states in the United States. In this rice production lesson, 3rd graders locate the longitude and latitude of each rice producing state. They color the states and indicate...
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Japanese Culture

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders make connections with the history of Japanese art with the modern use of ancient warriors in the popular Yu-Gi-Oh trading cards. They journal and reflect upon the research and comparison of the ancient to modern art.
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The Gulf War and its Consequences

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the historical background of Desert Storm/Desert Shield. They determine that not all Americans were in favor of the Gulf War and examine the Gulf War Syndrome. They discover that another possible cause pertains to...
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Moving Mountains: Big Ideas Start Small

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Pupils read case study about three students who led fundraising efforts for tsunami relief, discuss key concepts and vocabulary, identify problems in their own school or community, and brainstorm ways to solve problems.
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Compare Numbers Homework 2.1

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comparing numbers worksheet, learners use the <, > or = signs to compare two and three digit numbers. There are also 6 problems comparing a number and an addition problem. Example: 40+6 and 64.
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Causes of WWII

For Teachers 6th - 11th
In this causes of World War II worksheet, students read key reasons that the war escalated this graphic organizer.
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The Father of History Looks at Egypt

For Students 7th - 10th
For this ancient Egypt worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the civilization and examine a map of the region. Students outline the information that they read. 
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Rice: The Global Crop

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students understand the uniqueness of the rice plant and how it grows. Students compare rice growing in Indonesia and California, observing the steps common to the process everywhere. Students comprehend the concepts labor-intensive and...
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Natural Disasters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together in groups to travel throughout the room to different stations. They practice making different natural disasters at each station. They also examine fault lines and the supercontinent Pangaea.
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Every Grain Counts

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students research a variety of facts about rice. They read books, access information on the Internet and use maps to determine major rice growing areas in the world and the patterns of distribution for this crop. Students create maps to...
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Hush! A Thai Lullaby

For Teachers K
Students listen as the teacher reads a story from their textbooks about a tradition in Thailand. They locate Thailand on a map and discuss that it is a tropical country. They discuss various cultural aspects included in the story and...

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