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Developing a Relationship with Senior Citizens

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine how to value their elders and the senior citizens in society. They show empathy through literature to people who are generation or more older than themselves. They also study the importance of genealogy.
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The Korean War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the implications of the Korean War. In this Korean War lesson, students access the Korean War website to gain access to veterans of the war that they may interview. Learners conduct interviews with veterans and create...
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Eyes in the Sky

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the use of satellites. In this research lesson, students discuss the history of satellites and how we use the information today. They will conduct interviews with older adults who have lived in the changing times from...
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Percents: What's the Use?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore percentages in real world situations. In this percents instructional activity, students determine the final sales price after discounts. Learners interview community members and determine how percentages are used in the...
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Percents: What's the Use

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research percentages in real world situations. In this percents lesson, students demonstrate their ability to apply percents to everyday situations. Students communicate mathematically by conducting interviews about percents and...
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Press Conference on Hurricane Georges

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reinforce oral communication skills and organize a "press conference" on Hurricane Georges. They demonstrate their comprehension of the following enduring understanding: Where we live influences how we live. No matter where we...
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Looking Back to Move Forward

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate, through interviews, personal reflection and research, the impact on the past, present and future of 20th century historic events in the United States.
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How The Scientists Really Work

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers question the accepted practices of science by scientists and their interactions with technology and society. They devise and conduct appropriate interview procedures for scientists to question their understanding and...
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Growing up in Las Vegas; Memories of Childhood in the Neon City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the history of Las Vegas through conducting interviews.  In this oral history lesson, students locate and speak with older residents of Las Vegas in order to gain a better understanding of the city....
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Hall Monitors

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the incidence of different types of violence that occurs in their schools through reading, discussion and interviews. They question local authorities about the best ways to reduce school violence.
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A (Class)Room of One's Own

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess the educational and social issues of boys and girls in school as a springboard to interviewing women in the fields of science, in order to study of their early interests and experiences in these typically male-dominated...
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Making the Grade

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the recent trend of interest among college students in pursuing teaching careers, as well as their own views about teaching as a career choice. Each student interviews a teacher about the teaching profession.
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Women in office

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine women holding political office. For this critical inquiry lesson, students read an article then design a series of interview questions that they think will identify a good candidate for office. They then interview a...
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"An American Story"--The Responsibility of Citizenship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers describe the importance of being a responsible citizen. In this philanthropic actions lesson, students view "An American Story" and identify examples from the movie. High schoolers discuss and recognize philanthropic...
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Calling on Congo

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students listen to an interview with a former news coorespondent in Congo. They discuss an article about the instability in the country following their elections. They research Congo's history along with its connection to the United...
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Living History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate historic events through the eyes of people who were their age when the event happened. Through personal interviews, students gain insights on the impact of these events on these people's lives and on the world at large.
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"One Giant Leap for Mankind"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the significance of the Apollo 11 lunar landing by interviewing an adult for memories of the mission. They incorporate their interviews into news articles as 'journalists' in July 1969 to document this historic 'step for...
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The Year You Were Born

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research a variety of events that occurred during the year they were born. They conduct Internet research, conduct interviews, and organize their research information into a report using HyperStudio.
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Now and Then

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students record transformations and their effects within and across cultures. Students study the life of specific people in a former time period and then in the present time period. This teacher focused on the Winnebago tribe, using her...
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Special Edition Newspaper on the Trial of Julius Caesar

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research the multiple perspectives held by the participants in the trial relative to the conduct and outcome of the trial. Practice writing pertinent and penetrating interview questions for oral interviewing. Take a...
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Exploring Pioneer America

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research pioneers who had a strong influence on westward expansion. In this westward expansion lesson, 4th graders write an essay about four pioneers and an interview script about one. Students work in pairs to present...
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My Family Tree

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a family tree. For this ancestry lesson, students research a country that one of their ancestors is from. Students interview a grandparent and map out a family tree.
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The Great Depression in North Carolina: Experiences of the People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Great Depression. In this research skills instructional activity, students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary sources. Students write their own WPA interviews after they...
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Witch of Blackbird Pond: Characters In a Novel

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read Witch of Blackbird Pond and role-play events in the story.  In this Character development lesson, students interview the characters.  Students design a timeline with pictures to show the events of the character's...

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