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Music: Follow the Drinking Gourd

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use movement to express a concept. For this interdisciplinary lesson, 4th graders listen to the book, Follow the Drinking Gourd, which demonstrates the types of 'communication' used by slaves traveling the Underground...
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Map Keys

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine maps and map keys. In this locating map features instructional activity, 3rd graders use crayons, markers and colored pencils to label maps. Students work in partners to read map keys and locate given places and...
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My Life Timeline

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate their own lives by creating a timeline. In this personal history lesson, 2nd graders define the important events in their lives and how they have influenced their time afterwards. Students create a timeline...
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"All About Me" Posters

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discover themselves by creating a poster to present the class.  In this personal habits lesson plan, 3rd graders identify characteristics that make them unique and explore goals they wish to accomplish.  Students create...
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Singin' Around the Year

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore performing arts by singing with their class. In this music appreciation lesson, students collaborate in groups to read and sing songs based on specific holidays such as the Fourth of July or Christmas. Students define...
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Iconoclasm as it pertains to the Reformation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Protestant reformation.  In this World History lesson plan, 9th graders analyze various photographs from the Reformation.  Students watch a video clip of Luther's trip to Rome.   
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Underground Railroad

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders reflect on their knowledge of the Underground Railroad.  In this slavery lesson, 4th graders discuss slavery and watch a video.  Students complete a K-W-L chart after discussion and reading, as well as, a worksheet on...
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World War II: "The Other" Americans

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the roles of women and minorities during Word War II.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders watch the video "Saving Private Ryan".  Students read a book on the topic and answer comprehension questions. 
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Rome's Influence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify ancient Roman influences in the modern world. In this ancient Rome lesson, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Rome.
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European Union

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read a short dialogue that takes place between a Canadian who is touring France and a French citizen.  In this World History instructional activity, students create answers to comprehension questions.  Students participate in a...
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Who Said It? A Re-Perception Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this controversial issues worksheet, learners read 15 famous quotations on controversial topics and identify who said each of them.
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Summer Institute on Islam

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils explore Muslim beliefs. In this Islam instructional activity, students discuss the daily life of a Muslim teen as well as the some basic Muslim beliefs. Pupils write reflection pieces based on the discussion and discuss how the...
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Me on the Map: Homes, Neighborhoods, and Communities

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars read a book about maps and identify the differences between a picture and a map. In this maps lesson plan, students also label maps of their home, neighborhood, and community.
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Family Tradition And History

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate personal family traditions with objects brought to class that represent personal history. The objects are shared with the class during sharing time. The goal of the lesson is that students would recognize there...
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Community Map

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders engage in a instructional activity about their own community. They map the community and are assessed by the creativity of the document. The maps are produced using an example made with the teacher. Students make the...
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Local Environmental Issues: Pollution

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss the ways in which human interaction with the environment and production of waste products contribute to pollution. Through a pollution demonstration, they explain how various groups of plants and animals can be...
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Student Time Lines

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create timelines of significant events in their lives. They include at least five events and draw pictures that signify three of them. After observing a time line the teacher has made of their own lives, they create their...
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Edible Resource Maps

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders work in groups to create an edible resource map showing locations of at least five resources in the United States. Students research on the internet different regions and the resources that are found in those areas. They...
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Tour of the Town of Andrews

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders describe local services being provided on a tour of their town. During community-based instruction, they visit several local government buildings. Upon their return, 3rd graders document in their journals, the services...
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Roman Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Roman history activity, learners complete the multiple choice quiz to test their knowledge on the history of Rome. Students answer 6 questions.
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The Mind of a Sports Fan

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine spectator sports. In this government lesson, students read a selection (the selection is not included) regarding sports fans. Students discuss the content of the reading selection.
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Gandhi Speaks Through Clothing

For Teachers 9th
Student analyze how Gandhi used the way he dressed to communicate with the Indian people. Students should be able to identify some of the many layers of meaning clothing can express.
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Honoring Our Veterans Through Poetry Prewriting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about the origins of holidays and cultural practices in the United States
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Chana's Anguish and Triumph -1

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the family history of Elkana. They describe story elements and character feelings based on their understanding of the story.

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