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Of Maps and Worldviews

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore Ptolemy's world map as an expression of the Renaissance view of the world.
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Times Marches On

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this PowerPoint, students learn to distinguish between the terms "ancient" and "modern." The presentation gives visual and and written definitions of these words. Students respond to 5 questions that require them to decipher...
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English Language Change

For Students 9th - 11th
In this English language activity, students examine a passage written in Old English, Middle English, and Modern English to find changes in the language.  Students are then given a list of words to define and examine in order to see...
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The Ancient Olympic Games

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the ancient Olympic Games. In this ancient history lesson, 6th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that compares the ancient Olympics to the modern games. Students discuss and review the material before they...
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Sonya Clark

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students make a hat that symbolizes special things about them after they explore hats from around the world and see those created by Sonya Clark.
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Science NetLinks: Changing World 1: Endocrine Disruptors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how environmental surprises and endocrine disruptors influence perceptions of benefits and costs. The decisions of science are under these type of influences and must be thought out with a definite method.
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Globe Skills Lesson 3 Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the globe. In this globe skills lesson, students use their knowledge of latitude and longitude to respond to questions regarding Christopher Columbus's maiden voyage to the Americas.
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Young and Restless in China

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine push and pull factors at work in China. In this modern China lesson, students research primary and secondary sources in electronic and print formats to investigate the plight of migrant workers in China today. Students...
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Wheat: Ancient and Ageless

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the role of wheat in society. In this Social Studies activity, 6th graders explore wheat production from ancient civilizations to modern times. Students describe wheat's importance in shaping culture.
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Christopher Columbus Who?

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students recreate a "60-minutes" interview using cue cards and historical information on the Chinese explorer Zheng He. This lesson is an excellent introduction to World History during the 1400's.
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Ancient Greece: Inquiring Minds Want to Know

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore world history by writing newspaper articles. In this Greek history lesson, 2nd graders investigate the geography and society of Ancient Greece by utilizing the Internet as a research tool. Students collaborate with...
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AIDS, a Modern Day Epidemic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss global effect of AIDS epidemic, explain how HIV infects the body, and identify the symptoms of AIDS.
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Goddess Worship in a Modern Perspective

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students consider gender roles and religion. In this gender equality lesson plan, students compare and contrast the idea of patriarchal and matriarchal religious practices and how they impacted society. Students will pose questions and...
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Modern Europe Research Project: How Changes in Late 20th Century Europe Helped To Shape Our Global Society Today

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research a topic relevant to the late 20th century. They create a project while following the conditions explained in the rubric.
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Pre History through Modern Day Timeline

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore the historical sequence of cultures throughout history. They demonstrate the ability to organize events in chronological order and demonstrate how time is measured and annotated.
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Wilson Stands Alone in His Plan for World Peace

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars study the Fourteen Points. They examine motives behind Wilson's Fourteen Points and why most of them were rejected by France. They answers questions concerning primary resources (casualty list and before and after...
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The Renaissance: How did it change the world?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the conditions in Medieval Europe that contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance. They find characteristics of the Renaissance in its art, economy, discoveries, and ideas. They examine the ideas of Humanism...
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Eco-Kids: How Students Can Help Save the World

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the different types of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. In this ecology lesson plan, 4th graders create models of wind mills and hydropower. They discuss the pros and cons of using alternative forms of...
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Modern Physics

For Students 9th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, students tackle the hard questions about scientific theory and take a look at the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics.
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When Dinosaurs Ruled the World

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students graph the varying sizes of dinosaurs.  In this math and dinosaur lesson, students view dinosaur models and compare the different shapes and sizes of the dinosaurs.  Students complete a dinosaur math activity, read The...
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Using Old Maps as Tools to Explore Our World

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore historical maps. In this primary source analysis lesson, students uncover the meanings in selected historical maps as they use them to enhance lessons on historical events. Samples for classroom use are provided in this...
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British History

For Teachers 7th - 9th
A very quick overview of nearly a millennium of British history, these slides present broad topics supported by photographs and small pieces of information. The end of the presentation prompts viewers to create a timeline based on the...
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Shakespeare 2000

For Teachers 12th
Comparing the more modern film Ten Things I Hate About You to The Taming of the Shrew leads to an understanding of how Shakespearean plots can be applied to modern-day situations and characters. As a culminating activity, groups select a...
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African Cities Are Modern

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create a mobile that compares the way of life in modern cities in Africa to rural villages in Africa.

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