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The American Dream

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define the American dream. For this primary research lesson, students search the Library of Congress digital collections for primary sources regarding the ideal of the American dream.  Students create presentation to...
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Alaska's Cultures: Regions & Native Peoples of Alaska

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read the essay "Did American Aborigines have Culture?". They discuss culture and what is meant by culture.
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Enduring Understandings: Alaska's Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students predict how people lived in Northwest Alaska before the arrival of the Europeans. They read an online selection to give them the answers.
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Jewish Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Jewish culture by listening to a guest speaker who discuss holidays, religion, and key events. They recognize and write various vocabulary words to describe one Jewish Holiday in their journals.
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WW II Historical Pop-Up Page

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and chart events associated with World War II from 1935-1945 using a data retrieval chart in order to list in chronological order important dates and events with accuracy. Each student create a Historical Pop-Up Page.
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All the King's Men Theme of Drugs and Alcohol

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this literary analysis worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes of Drugs and Alcohol in All the King's Men. Students also debate the validity of two thesis statements about the text.
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Proud to Be of Service

For Teachers K - 12th
Observe the National Day of Service and Remembrance with a service learning lesson plan. After discussing the events of September 11, 2001, learners plan and implement their own service learning project in honor of American...
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Age of Iron Theme of Race

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of race in Age of Iron. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass Theme of Identity

For Students 6th - 10th
Learners respond to 4 short-answer and essay questions based on themes in Alice’s Adventures Through the Looking Glass. They may also complete their choice of 3 suggested reading activities.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass Theme of Youth

For Students 6th - 10th
Secondary learners respond to 4 short-answer and essay questions based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. They may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities.
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Animal Farm Themes

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Animal Farm. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Animal Farm Theme of Power: Control over the Intellectually Inferior

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 2 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Animal Farm. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Animal Farm Theme of Lies and Deceit

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Animal Farm. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Animal Farm Theme of Rules and Order

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Animal Farm. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Animal Farm Theme of Foolishness and Folly

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 2 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Animal Farm. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Animal Farm Theme of Cunning and Cleverness

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in Animal Farm. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Animal Farm Theme of Violence

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 2 short answer and essay questions based on theme of violence in Animal Farm. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Animal Farm Theme of Pride

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 2 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of pride in Animal Farm. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Animal Farm Theme of Religion

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in All Quiet on the Western Front. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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Searching for Me in You

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore their own culture and identity through the study of literature and artwork of other cultures. Students read and discuss Last of the Breed and identify cultural values. They create a presentation that incorporates their...
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The Role of the Teacher

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study the role of the teacher in various cultures and societies through in-class discussions, literature investigations, and personal reflection. Lesson extensions include a "Living Portraits" activity and a "Student becomes the...
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars appreciate African folktales, make "connections" between geography and literature, and research facts about Africa's animals and present findings through art and writing.
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Cora Unashamed

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch the Masterpiece movie " Cora Unashamed." They study American social history, race relations, and investigate Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance. They have a discussion before and after viewing the film.
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Biography of the Millennium: 100 People, 1000 Years (4 Parts)

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore who are the most influential people of the past thousand years.