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History and Oceanography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the accomplishments in oceanography from 17th-19th century, construct a time line with the scientists in chronological order, and discuss the parallels of oceanographic contributions with those in other areas of science...
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The Life and Work of Jacob Lawrence

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Black History Month provides a time to talk about the accomplishments of African Americans like Jacob Lawrence.
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Quel temps fait-il?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Hit all the basics with this lesson plan, focusing on weather, greetings, and dates! Start by singing a weather related song ("Quel temps fait-il by Barbara MacArthur is suggested), and then read a story about getting ready for school....
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Abraham Lincoln and the Arts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers engage in a study of history and how the figure of Abraham Lincoln has evolved into a national cultural icon. They discuss the importance of his life and how he influenced the political landscape of America in the past and...
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Patriots and Loyalists

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Patriots versus Loyalists, a huge divide during the Revolutionary War in what would become the United States of America. An informative resource includes both direct instruction about the two groups and a quiz pupils take after reading...
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Asian Literature: “The View in Spring” by Du Fu

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Over the course of the lesson, your pupils read and analyze a translated eight-line poem from the Tang Dynasty written by Du Fu, a poet caught behind enemy lines during the An Lu-Shan rebellion (755-763). Literary/historical context is...
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A Statistical Look at Jewish History

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students complete their examination over the Jewish Diaspora. Using population figures, they discover the importance of percentages in exploring trends. They use their own ethnic group and determine how it is represented in the United...
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Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Words: Art, Art History, Language Arts, Creative Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a story inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and then try their hand at their own rendition of this famous piece of art. In a twist, students incorporate the stories into their paintings.
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Fires and Fire Suppression

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine their assumptions about forest fires. They explore the conflicts involved with the forest service's new strategy. in addition, they will study one case where a prescribed natural burn had a significant impact on a...
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Genocide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research acts of genocide to become aware that acts of genocide have been ongoing throughout history, and continue today. Students create a presentation including a verbal description of the situation, a written summary and a...
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To Honor All Children from Prejudice to Discrimination to Hatred....to Holocaust, Part 1

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze different perspectives of the history of the Holocaust. They experience primary and secondary sources along with pieces from literature, documentaries, songs and letters. A commitment of honor and dedication is expressed...
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U.S. Constitution - Selecting the President

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Young scholars study how the electoral college works to select a U.S. President.  In this history instructional activity, students examine the U.S. Elector College methods then answer questions and write an essay that relate to the...
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U.S. Entry Into WWI

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the reasons why the United States entered World War I. For this world history lesson, students are given a lecture on Woodrow Wilson and analyze documents (specifically, Woodrow Wilson's speeches). Middle...
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Gettysburg Virtual Tour

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Step into one of the most iconic battlefields of the American Civil War with an educational interactive resource. Young historians learn about key moments, locations, soldiers, and turning points in the battle with a clickable map and...
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Religion Alphabet Book

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate how, why, where, and who started religions. Students view PowerPoint presentations on various religions and conduct research about each different religion and its practices.
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Prairie Settlement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make a decision for site selection for a farm during the 1840s in the Midwest. They build research and writing skills by recording the information used for analysis in a chart and as diary entries.
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Uniting in the Fight

For Students 6th - 8th
For this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Revolutionary War. A short answer question is included as well.
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What do we know about Iraq?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers develop viewpoints on world issues and concerns. Students review facts on historical time periods. High schoolers compare past happenings to present situations in history. Students differentiate between various forms of...
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site: A Place of Growth and Memory

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the history of Lincoln's home.  In this American History instructional activity, 8th graders examine artifacts from his home to learn about his beliefs.  Students participate in a webquest on Lincoln's...
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Art One-Master Emulation Acrylic Painting Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine art history books and gather information on three masters. Using the text, they gather information about their history, style, and the techniques they used. They create their own paintings using acrylic paint using the...
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Religions of Eastern Asia

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars investigate how religions are created. They identify the basic history, beliefs, and practices of Confucianism, Sikhism, Shinto, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Students are to prepare a...
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Post-War Suburbanization: Causes and Interpretations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this teaching American history worksheet, high schoolers examine a primary source document regarding post-World War II suburbanization. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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Create Your Own Utopia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and examine the history of Utopian societies of the 19th century. They analyze the novel "The Giver" to determine whether this is a fair society or not. Students also examine the differences between Jonas' society and...
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Religion: Eastern Schism Debgate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students, debate the Eastern Schism in church history. They divide into four groups as Christians debate iconoclasts and the open debates the patriarch. Students debate the use of icons in religion and who has supreme authority over...

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