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A Letter to Terry Fox

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research information about Terry Fox on the Internet. They write a personal letter to Terry Fox.
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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 activity, 4th graders write an essay about four pioneers and an interview script about one. Students work in pairs to present...
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Gender Roles

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore psychology by answering gender study questions. In this sexuality lesson, students discuss the stereotypes often referred to men and woman and what the truth is about their characteristics and abilities. Students...
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Leif Erikson Day

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Leif Erikson Day lessons breathe life into social studies classroom explorations.
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The Practice Interview

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students study the interview process by interviewing each other in pairs using a name game. They formulate and ask effective interview questions and practice interviewing skills. They invite a guest to their classroom or go outside the...
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I, Spy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders utilize the library in order to find the answers to three questions about The Revolutionary War. For this writing and library skills lesson, 5th graders pretend they are a Spy, and write the answers in a fictional letter to...
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Geo-Trip

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore geographic locations by creating a travel brochure.
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Research Project

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use research, word-processing, graphic skills and a multi-media presentation. They complete a research project that meets the requirements for the Grade 6 Renaissance report.
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Nebraska: Using Pictures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils create a scrapbook about Nebraska history focusing on Post Office murals. They choose their favorite murals and write a story to go along with the mural. In groups, students present their murals to the class and visit the Internet...
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"Anything We Love Can Be Saved" -- A Contemporary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare authors Rachel Carson and Mary Eliza Church Terrell. They read an introduction by Alice Walker and summarize the main points. They also identify the language she uses to persuade readers. They write their own...
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History Close to Home

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Learners examine primary sources as related to Nevada and the Civil War. For this United States history lesson, students gather and analyze various primary sources in small groups and interpret unknown vocabulary words by using context...
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Mex Connect: Mexico's Historical Figures: A Chronological Listing

For Students 9th - 10th
List and description of Mexican historic figures, in chronological order. The biographies are informative and complete.
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Story of Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Award-winning interactive encyclopedia on the history of Pakistan -- now one of the largest sources of information on the subject. Find a time period, browse the timeline, select from a list of historical figures, or search for your...
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Fundacao Banco Do Brasil: Projeto Memoria: Famous Brazilians (In Portuguese)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information for some of the most important thinkers, writers, and politicians in Brazilian history: Castro Alves, Monteiro Lobato, Rui Barbosa, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Juscelino Kubitschek, Oswaldo Cruz, Josue de Castro, Paulo...
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Geography Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
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Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson, students engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will be...
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Click for Larger Flag of Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Go to this site for facts and figures on Chile. Besides a background paragraph, there is a data list that can be compared with other countries. Top and bottom rankings for Chile are featured. There are also historical and current maps.
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Click for Larger Map of Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Go to this site for facts and figures on Chile. Besides a background paragraph, there is a data list that can be compared with other countries. Top and bottom rankings for Chile are featured. There are also historical and current maps.
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Click for Larger Map of Bangladesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Go to this site for facts and figures on Bangladesh. Besides a background paragraph, there is a data list that can be compared with other countries. Top and bottom rankings for Bangladesh are featured. There are also historical and...
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Author's Calendar: Samuel Taylor Coleridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a biography of Coleridge, with links to other historical figures and a list of his collected works.