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Atomic Bomb Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the decision to end World War II by dropping the atomic bomb.  In this world history lesson, students explore information on the atomic bomb and the decision of the tactics to use it.  They also watch a video...
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Tales From Around the World

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars read stories. In this culture lesson, students read stories from different regions around the world. Young scholars look for each region on the map and listen for interesting cultural details in the story. Students then...
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Stage a Poetry Slam!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners write and perform poetry. In this poetry presentation activity, students learn about the concept of a poetry slam. Learners plan and hold their own poetry slam.
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The Children of World War II

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine the lives of children during WWII. In this WWII lesson, students investigate the effects of the war on children, what life was like on and off the battlefield and how the geography influenced decisions. Students also...
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Impact of Ancient Rome on Life Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the  importance of ancient Rome to the world today.  In this ancient Rome lesson plan, students view video and research to gather information for a slide show about Ancient Rome. 
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NY State Exam

For Students 6th
In this algebra worksheet, 6th graders prep for the NY state exam. They review basic information about geometry, algebra and to her sixth grade math. There are 25 questions in this booklet.
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The Mayflower Compact

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate historical documents of the United States by reading the Mayflower Compact.  In this U.S. History activity, 8th graders analyze the wording of the original Mayflower Compact of the first U.S. settlers and...
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The Impact of the IWW on the Nation or Who were the Wobblies?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the role labor groups had on the U.S. Government in the early 1900's.  In this teaching American history instructional activity, students complete several activities, including response writing and listening to...
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Revolutionary War Spy Methods

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research how coded messages were used during the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students view primary documents about the Revolutionary War spies and the methods used for sending messages. Students write a...
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Change the Face of History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create and write a "Choose Your Own Adventure" story as they investigate the Revolutionary War. They choose a historical figure who played a key role in the war who meets other influential figures and has the opportunity...
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Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders, in groups, research the culture of an ancient civilization. They use the Internet to locate artifacts that illustrate different elements of culture, write a description and analysis of each piece and present their work to...
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Nutrition Decision

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students act as decision makers and research and determine the nutritional needs of young children, teenagers, and adults. They compile their findings in a nutrition portfolio. Class groups assume the role of hospital dietician and plan...
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Disaters!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners read a fiction and nonfiction accounts about different types of disasters. The class uses iChat AV and iSight camera to interview students in a different part of the country about natural or manmade disasters in their area....
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Cockroach Slope

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students identify the slope of linear functions. In this slope lesson, students collect data and graph it. They write equations with no more than two variables and use technology to explain their data.
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Continents Game

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars study geography. In this geographic terms lessons, students compare the continents based on their different features. They work as a class to put the continents in order from least to greatest based on the different...
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Global Women and Poverty

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine poverty and women in Senegal through a video. They work together to gather research about economic prosperity in different countries. They share their information with the class.