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Sci-Fi/Biotech Video Worksheets

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students watch two commercial films which portray an historical perspective and possible uses of biotechnology in order to better understand the vocabulary and techniques involved in genetic engineering.
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Non-Western Economic Values

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students engage in a game of economic exchange that present a variety of perspectives on wealth. They read scenarios and write a journal response to the scenario. They discuss how we use money in the Western culture and discuss how...
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Loud and Clear

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm various forms of protest, examine the context for President George W. Bush's visit to Britain, and research protests throughout history. Students use the information gathered to create informative posters and diary...
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Irish Eyes: Taking a Look at Local Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create landscape flyers of local landscapes using digital photography, educational software, and examples of Irish landscapes. This creative-project lesson lasts two weeks, including class time spent collecting photographs...
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France

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders visit two websites about France in order to take a virtual trip of France. They answer specific questions about France and state the similarities and differences between France and the U.S.
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Wildcat Dumping Site

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research facts about illegal dumping sites and write an editorial exposing the effects of the site from their point of view and persuades readers to take action. Students brainstorm ideas that could be included in the editorial,...
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Newsprint Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students identify the main question behind their paper and narrow the focus and purpose of their paper. They view their topic from a variety of perspectives and determine their own interest in a particular aspect of a topic. They...
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What's on the Outside/Inside?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils read about the idea of gender perspective in the writing of German history. They generate definitions from a list of given vocabulary words. They write definintions using their own words.
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Morning Girl

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the novel "Morning Girl" by Michael Dorris. Using the text, they compare and contrast the two cultures, Arawak and Taino in the novel and research the landing of Columbus in San Salvador. They create a family tree...
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The Civil War Soldier's Experience

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the social experiences of the soldiers on the battlefield. Using various viewpoints, they compare their daily life experiences and motives for fighting for the Confederate, Union and African-American soldiers. They...
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Introducing the Incredible RBT-2000

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct a miniature robot using recyclable materials. They write a descriptive explanation from the robot's point of view explaining how it aid in protecting the environment.
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East Asia--The Asian Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the effects of the Asian Holocaust by comparing it to the Nazi Holocaust. They view a Power Point and discuss the comparisons between both Holocausts. As they compare and contrast both, they discuss their reactions...
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Islam - Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha, Panel Debate Teacher's Information

For Students 8th - 10th
In this panel debate worksheet, students argue their assigned character's viewpoint regarding the importance of reading religious material. The worksheet is a guide for teacher's to utilize when holding a panel debate in class.
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The Water in Our Lives: Be the Bug

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine a local water supply and create a fictional invertebrate specifically adapted to thrive in that environment. They write a short story from the invertebrate's point of view.
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Religious Symbols

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research an overview of several world religions. They include explanations of common generalities, misunderstandings, and prejudices attached to those religions. Students gain knowledge of world religions through multiple...
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Recent Trends in Family Life

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
For this Recent Trends in Family Life worksheet, students respond to eight questions with short answers. Suggested point values are provided for responses.
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I Knew Him When

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the life of Abraham Lincoln and write a first-person account from the viewpoint of someone who knew him. They develop a timeline of Lincoln's life, research a particular period of his life, and write a first-person...
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Geology/Earth Structure

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the rock-soil cycle. They identify the steps and describe what happens. They also discover the three layers of soil.
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Family Recent Demographic Changes

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this Recent Demographic Changes worksheet, students answer 14 questions in short written responses. Suggested point values are provided.
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The Battle of the Little Bighorn

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students assess how point of view can change a story. In this content area reading lesson, students read about the Battle of the Little Bighorn from three different sources. Students answer questions based upon their reading and draw...
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How Are Boundaries Made, Kept, Broken?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the different perspectives of Igbo women. They simulate a silent debate in response to the question, "Is the Igbo society sexist?" They write their response to the question and exchange papers with their partner as the...
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Native Americans at Rose Bay

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine the Timken Native Americans of the 1400s and their culture of hunter-gatherers. They study the necessary vocabulary using a number of activities.
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Tracking Weather Over Time

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students gather, analyze and interpret data. They explain scientific inquiry. They plot points on a map and report information from a spatial perspective.
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WWII: On The Homefront and Abroad

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore World War II from the perspective of both the sides. They research the changes that occurred on the homefront during 1942-1944. Students prepare and conduct an interview with a local veteran or spouse of a veteran...