Lesson Plan
Curated OER

South Carolina Responds

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine and explain the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. In this Revolutionary War lesson plan, students summarize and evaluate several of the major battles that defined the Revolutionary War.and major battles...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Jones Family Express

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book The Jones Family Express. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have...
Worksheet
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Luisa Diogo

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Luisa Diogo and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Nelson Mandela's Son Dies of AIDS

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Nelson Mandela's Son Dies of AIDS," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
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DatabaseProblem Solving: World Work Organization

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use sorting and searching techniques to solve a specific problem using a prepared database.
Lesson Plan
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The Million Man March

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the founding and applications of having The Million Man March while writing about the founder Louis Farrakhan. They communicate the intentions of the march that included the responsibility men are to take for the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Africa Gets First Elected Female President

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Africa Gets First Elected Female President," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ruby Bridges: One Little Girl's Brave Act

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the life of Ruby Bridges. In this bravery lesson, 2nd graders read the story of Ruby Bridges and discuss Ruby's actions and decisions.  
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Electronic Cultural Exchange Project

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the life of Chinese teens in China's largest and wealthiest city, Shangai. They compare and contrast their life with those of American teens.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slavery in the United States

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Young scholars research slavery in the United States and present their findings as a newscast with appropriate visuals to the class.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Kenya Disposes of Disposable Bags

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Kenya Disposes of Disposable Bags," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exploring African Tribal Masks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson allows learners to learn about a very important aspect of African culture. It features the use of technology for research and also hands-on experience in creating an African Mask. The lesson can be used as a part of a study...
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Mauritania

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on the history, economy, culture, and government of Mauritania.
eBook
Library of Congress

Loc: Cote D'ivoire: A Country Study [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on the Ivory Coast on its history, culture, farming, economy and politics, although somewhat dated as this book was published in 1988.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Central African Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of the Central African Republic. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education,...
Website
Other

Global Issues: Conflicts in Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an overview of the conflicts in Africa and the incredible toll it has taken on its people. Specific country conflicts are discussed as well as the AIDS problem in Africa.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Introduction to Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
This introduction provides some basic information as background for the detailed accounts of the particular cultures that follow. The cultures have been selected to represent Africa, in the sense that they include the larger and...
Activity
Other

Crawfurd.dk: Cameroon

For Students 9th - 10th
Need or want to know what Cameroon looks like, this site contains 100 pictures (with captions). Included is a link to an interactive (quicktime movie) of a panoramic view on Cmaeroon.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of South Africa. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
Website
Other

Africa Sun News

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent resource for historical information as well as breaking news about African countries. It monitors conflicts with up-to-date news with news from more than 100 African news sources. The site also offers an "Exploring...
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: The Negro in the Wars of the Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
African Americans have fought proudly for our country as far back as the Revolutionary War. Christian Fleetwood gives an account of the history of African-American soldiers in the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. He cites examples of...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Togo

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an excellent online resource and country profile of the Western African nation of Togo, background overview, and numerous links to key sources of information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Madagascar

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an excellent online resource and country profile of the Southern African island of Madagascar, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the island's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Website
WorldNews Network

Somalia News

For Students 9th - 10th
An online news database focused on the African country of Somalia.