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Inuit and Arctic Animals

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars will explore the animals and people living in the Arctic. In this science lesson, students locate Alaska on a globe, discuss its climate and geographical features, and identify common arctic animals. Young scholars...
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States On A Map

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders locate the states of Main and Kansas on a map. For this state location lesson plan, 3rd graders read the book Sarah, Plain and Tall and discuss what states she traveled through.
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Puerto Rico: The 51st State?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners research the history of Puerto Rico, its culture, and geography. In this Puerto Rico instructional activity, students find Puerto Rico on a map and find specific regions or cities. Learners discuss Puerto Rico's statehood and...
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"We Didn't Start the Fire"

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students extract geographical and historical information from the lyrics of a popular song, make associations between people, places, and events, and plot their information on a map.
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Born, Bread and Buttered in London

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students map points of interest and listen to an interview to become familiar with London.  For this London lesson, students pair share what they pictured from the interview.  Students discuss specific vocabulary and...
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American Civilization/Geography

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to comprehend and to obtain new information regarding Virginia Dare, Sir Walter Raleigh and the Lost Colony. They construct a booklet of facts to recall the lesson.
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Pay it Forward

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars explore the basic concept of micro-financing. In this economics/literacy lesson, students listen to One Hen by Katie Smith, in which a small loan changes the life of the main character. Young scholars employ comprehension...
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Identifying Issues facing Africa

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify 5 issues facing Africa as a class The work in teams to create a joint project, conduct independent research into Africa, and present these ideas in a persuasive argument. The work in their groups in class to plan their...
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Philadelphia's Important Contribution to the Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze a primary source document (Jefferson's secret letter to Congress) and identify its objectives through the aid of focus questions. They complete a graphic organizer and write an article summarizing Philadelphia's...