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Is There Any Such Thing As A Just War?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the Just War theory, examine a specific example of what is commonly considered to have been a Just War, develop their own moral viewpoints on war, and relate their beliefs to current international situations.
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In Living Color

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore, through discussion and experimentation, colorblindness and how the color of the light passing through the eye changes how different colors are perceived.
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Breaking News English: Internet Safety

For Students 5th - 10th
In this internet safety worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Michael Jackson Lessons: A Cross-Curricular Experience

For Teachers 4th - 12th
By learning about Michael Jackson through these lesson plans, students can explore history, science, math, etc . . .
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Water, Water Everywhere?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discover the relationship between water availability and population growth. They change variables in a computer model using a worksheet to guide their hypotheses and conclusions. In small groups they choose a country undergoing...
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Pennsylvania facts by the numbers

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Pennsylvania facts activity, students research Pennsylvania history and trivia and answer questions where they calculate the answers about Pennsylvania. Students complete 10 questions.
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George Washington's Revolutionary Journeys

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students take a closer look at historical maps. In this American Revolution lesson plan, students examine the provided historical maps and documents to determine the assignments that George Washington assigned to subordinates during the...
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My Way or the Highway

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read "Saudis Uneasily Balance Desires for Change and Stability" from The New York Times and discuss Saudi Arabia as it considers a change from monarchy to democracy. Students work in groups to research and create timelines on...
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The Pilgrims

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use distance measuring tools to follow directions and chart the path the pilgrims made from Plymouth, England to Boston, Massachusetts. In this Pilgrim voyage instructional activity, students use a map to chart the distance...
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McMUN Model United Nations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
If you have been searching for a plan to run a model U.N. simulation, this plan provides some bare bones for your lesson. Scholars break into blocs to research and discuss global issues and come up with collaborative solutions. In their...
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Show Me the Way To Go Home

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers place a pencil perpendicular to the ground and trace its shadow between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. They measure the length of the shadow, periodically over several hours, in either English or Metric units. Using the data,...
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"Now and Then" Comparing Present Day with Medieval Times

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare a present-day social issue with a medieval issue. They use technology tools to conduct their research and demonstrate their new knowledge. Students present their findings to the class in the form of a PowerPoint.
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Rwanda: You Go, Girls

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the genocide that took place in Rwanda in 1994 and focus the post-genocide success of women. They study websites to examine how women are challenging their traditional roles in Rwandan society.
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Cold War Conflicts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in extensive discussion about the Cold War and then analyze and express their opinions (at least one for each of the 3 questions) posting them to a discussion board.
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Diversity

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries.  For this Social Studies lesson, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then select a country...
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Norman Borlaug, Hunger Fighter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study Norman Borlaug. In this reading and math lesson plan, students research Norman Borlaug's work and write a narrative interview with Borlaug. Middle schoolers complete a variety of activities using wheat...
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Bill Gates

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Bill Gates learning exercise, students read about the life of the businessman, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Why Cladistics?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils explore how biological classification is intimately associated with evolution.
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The Study of Life

For Students 6th - 8th
In this scientific research worksheet, students will complete a chart by determining if the statements given are examples of quantitative research or descriptive research. Then students will fill in the blank of 8 statements about the...
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AFGHANISTAN IN RUINS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the meaning of the term global interdependence, why rich countries help poorer countries, and match types of international aid to their scenarios.
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Complete the Sentences

For Students 7th - 8th
In this sentence completing worksheet, students read 11 sentences and fill in the blanks with a vocabulary word from the word bank. There is no apparent connection between the words.
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How Do They Do That?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore different careers by discussing which community helpers might be considered local heroes. In this career exploration lesson, 3rd graders work in small groups to discuss why certain people are considered...
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How has rice been produced throughout history?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research rice history. In this rice history lesson plan, 4th graders discover the farming methods used to cultivate rice. They read about the role of rice in many cultures. 
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Exploring Today's Technology

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore technology. In this science lesson, 2nd graders discuss various forms of technology. Students research technology that they use everyday and write a sentence about each one of the technologies.