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The Magic Apple

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First graders read The Magic Apple and complete interdisciplinary activities related to the book.  In this folktale lesson, 1st graders answer comprehension questions, recognize and record short /i/  sound words and...
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Like Father, Like Son?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the accomplishments of King Hassan II of Morocco and those of the new leader of the country, King Mohammed VI, who was crowned Morocco's monarch following his father's death on July 23, 1999.
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Egypt's Nonviolent Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the nonviolent protests of the Egyptians. For this current events lesson, students watch a video and read articles about the 2011 Egyptian uprising. Students compare the Egyptian protest to the protests of the...
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Getting the Story from Libya

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the state of Libya in the face of civil unrest. In this global issues lesson, students listen to audio clips, watch video clips, and read media publications to gain an understanding of the uprising in the nation....
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The Non-violence Grid

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss violence. In this promotion for peace activity, students share their opinions on different scenarios presented by the teacher. They discuss each scenario as a class to determine if various acts are too violent or just...
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Saudi Arabia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video clip about bombings in Saudi Arabia. They discuss the causes and implications of other recent terrorist attacks. They examine the United States - Saudi Arabia relationship as well.
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The Roots of Religion: Teacher’s Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore ancient cultures. For this ancient religions lesson, students study the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia they watch "Garden of Eden" and discuss their impressions. Students then research Sumer and prepare...
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Around the World

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars discuss the major geographical and cultural differences in the world. In this social science lesson, students pretend they are traveling and research information about where they wish to stay by finding information about...
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Be a Food Explorer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover the origins of fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition lesson, students research how fruits and vegetables came to the United States via trade routes.  Resources are provided.
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Taming the Wild Aurochs

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Sixth graders read and discuss the domestication of animals in history. In this Aurochs reading lesson, 6th graders define vocabulary and list similarities and differences between wild and domesticated animals. Students complete an...
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As Air Force Grows, So Does Iraqis' Pride

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the Air Force's involvement in the Gulf War.  In this history lesson, students read an article from USA Today about the Gulf War, then answer several questions to check their understanding of the article.
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Who Are the Arab Americans?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore the concept of diversity. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson plan, students take a quiz titled "Who Are the Arab Americans?" and then use the quiz as a lens through which to discuss misperceptions regarding Arab...
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WikiLeaks: High-tech terrorists? Or Journalists?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the credibility of WikiLeaks.  In this history lesson plan, students read three WikiLeak articles, then answer questions that relate to each article.
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The Mind of a Terrorist: A Psychosocial Perspective

For Teachers 10th - 12th
What a great way to make a psychology lesson on personality development socio-politically relevant! Class members investigate causes of radicalism--specifically, becoming a terrorist. This resource includes background information, key...
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Views of 9/11

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine through research ways people around the world viewed events of September 11, 2001, analyze how United States foreign policies have caused conflict with other regions and countries, research and read first person...
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Geography and Culture of China

For Teachers 7th
Take out a map, a paper, a ruler, and those coveted colored pencils for a lesson on Chinese culture and geography. This is a multifaceted approach to basic geography skills that incorporate story telling, class discussion, primary source...
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The Path of the Black Death

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze maps, firsthand accounts, and archival documents to trace the path and aftermath of the Black Death. Connections between the plague and changes adopted by the ruling class are explored in this lesson.
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Studying Birds in the Field

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
This is a well-designed science activity which helps learners learn the behavior of different species of birds. Working with partners and in small team, students learn to scientifically observe birds.
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The U.S. Trade Embargo on Cuba

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Students examine perspectives for and against the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, develop a position on the embargo and articulate viewpoints in a public forum.
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Air: Air Quality Picture Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners recognize which activities contribute to poor air quality and which contribute to good air quality. They discover how air quality is measured, and come up with ways that humans can have a positive affect on air quality.
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How To Make a Mummy

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore the process of mummification through a British website. They read about why the process began and how it is done. They can follow along in the process in how to make a mummy as well.
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Afghanistan and Its Neighbors: Model Summit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They discover the role of religion and cultural identity in the war in Afghanistan. They explore the arguments for and and against...
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Understanding History, Religion, and Politics in Jerusalem and Beyond

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the reasons behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Exploring multiple perspectives, they discuss the concepts of peoples' rights and justice in the area. They practice applying conflict resolution principles as well.
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World Oil Reserves and Trade Routes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the global distribution of natural resources to determine the relationship of resource availability to international problems and issues. They explain how the uneven distribution of resources can result in global...

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