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Tales From the Crypt

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the people of their community.  In this Geography lesson, 8th graders research local history using maps and books.  Students create a timeline of tombstones for deceased residents. 
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I Belong, But Why Don't You?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore discrimination. For this character development lesson, students identify groups and organizations to which they belong and the requirements that go with each group. Learners discuss inclusion and exclusion and generate...
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Flag Day Spelling Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Flag Day activity worksheet, students examine 14 sets of 4 words each. Students identify the words in each set that are spelled correctly.
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Mexico: One Land, Many Cultures

For Teachers 1st
Students research and study the country of Mexico and complete a project about it. In this Mexico lesson plan, students research Mexico's geography, traditions, art, songs, stories, and legends that are native to Mexico.
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Spatial Connections

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students use maps, scales, and describe locations in order to learn about spatial sense. In this spatial sense lesson plan, students participate in many activities for this spatial sense unit that should last throughout the year.
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American Indian Art

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students complete a unit of study about Native American visual art. In this visual art lesson, students complete five lessons to study Native American art.
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Social Security Hits First Wave of Boomers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of social security. In this social security lesson, students read an article about social security and whether or not it will last. Students discuss ideas on what to do when social security runs out. Students...
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Mapping Electricity

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students complete Internet research and use their map reading skills to learn about how the United States creates and uses electricity in different states. In this energy sources lesson, students study the mini map of energy usage in the...
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European Capital of Culture

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars investigate the meaning of culture.  In this European capital lesson, students define the meaning of 'culture'.  Young scholars construct a poster that features their city as a cultural center.
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Should Hate Be Outlawed?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate hate crime legislation. In this hate crime lesson, students examine the St. Paul city ordinance that outlawed hate crimes. Students explore the fine between hate crime legislation and First Amendment rights.
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Overglaze Decoration on Tile

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore majolica.  In this art and history instructional activity, students glaze and decorate pottery using the decorative ceramic technique of Majolica.  Students discuss visual arts and make connections with history.
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Separate is Not Equal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use political cartoons and editorials to study Brown v. Board of Education. For this Brown v. Board of Education lesson, students read the background information on eight cartoons and editorials for a study on Brown v. Board of...
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What Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore the concept of nutrition.  In this nutrition lesson plan, students identify the benefit of eggs as a nutritional meal or snack.  Young scholars also discover how to prepare easy meals or snacks using eggs. 
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The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian Tragedy of 1915

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian tragedy. In this world history lesson, students read handouts about both world history events and create presentations that feature the events.
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Equal Pay Day

For Students 7th - 8th
In this equal pay day learning exercise, students read or listen to a tape passage about Equal Pay Day, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in order, write...
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Community Centered Neighborhood Development

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the culture of the neighborhood.  In this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders examine the different development sites in their community.  Students research the zoning regulations. 
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Civil Rights - What are yours?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore US Civil Rights. In this us government lesson, students watch a video and then complete a worksheet on identifying and understanding their personal civil rights.
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Hanukkah Questions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Hanukkah worksheet, students read a 4-paragraph selection about the Festival of Lights and then respond to 5 short answer questions.
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India: Ten Minute Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
In this India activity, students respond to 7 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, 8 short answer, 4 matching, and 2 multiple choice questions about the geography and culture of the country.
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Werner Heisenberg

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the life and accomplishments of Werner Heisenberg.
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Cartoon Analysis Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students select political cartoons and then respond to 10 analysis questions about the cartoons they select.
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Cartoon Analysis Worksheet Key Jay’s Treaty

For Students 9th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students examine a political cartoon about Jay's Treaty and then respond to 10 analysis questions about the cartoons they select. The cartoon is not included and answers to each of the questions...
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It's Happening, Where? Find the Absolute and Relative Location of News Articles

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read newspaper articles. In this social studies lesson, students locate the latitude and longitude of the location where the news article takes place. Students write a summary of the news article.
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Rivers that Flow from the Continental Divide: The Journey of Two Rivers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore river routes. In this social studies lesson, students trace the route of a river from its source and discuss the Continental Divide. Students draw the route the river takes and name the states it flows through. Students...

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