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Scholarship and Learning in Islam

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars explain what a madrasah represents in Islam. Using the Muslim world as an example, they identify and describe two or more centers of learning. They explain the contributions that Muslims have made to science and math and...
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Harry Shows Us How

For Teachers K - 5th
Students are provided an avenue to express his/her understanding of the life skills being taught and connect the life and times of Harry Truman to the life skills being taught for the purpose of adding relevance for each student.
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The First American Party System: Events, Issues, and Positions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and discuss the philosophical differences that arose during the Constitutional Convention and how these differences played a role in the formation of the first political parties.
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Be a River Pioneer!

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students role-play as pioneers in Illinois river towns. They research and choose a home town and participate in the development of the town. They present their simulation in either a written report or visual presentation.
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Forest Management Dilemmas

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss forest management dilemmas and make uninformed decisions as to whether they are appropriate management techniques. They draw bar graphs of the class opinion for each dilemma. They use media sources to become more...
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The Renaissance

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Renaissance worksheet, students read a 2 page article covering The Renaissance period, answer 5 facts with multiple choice answers and answer 5 statements true or false.
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Marcus Aurelius

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Marcus Aurelius worksheet, students read a detailed biographical text of the Roman emperor. Students answer 6 true/false questions and 6 fill in the blank.
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President Ronald Reagan

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this President Ronald Reagan worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the President and then answer 6 questions with multiple choice answers.
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The Million Mile Journey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read quotes. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Historic Excerpts of The Europeans. Students work in pairs and pick one quote to illustrate.
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George Washington on the Sedition Act

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history instructional activity, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then...
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Martin Puryear's Ladder for Booker T. Washington

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the art of Martin Puryear. In this visual arts lesson, students analyze the sculpture "Ladder for Booker T. Washington". Students consider how the sculpture reflects the life and contributions of Booker T. Washington....
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Taking a Closer Look at Religions Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore diversity. In this religious studies activity, students develop their knowledge and understanding of world religions as they use Internet and print sources to research Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and...
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Nelson Mandela, Symbol of Courage

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study Nelson Mandela. In this leadership lesson, 5th graders study the life of Nelson Mandela. Throughout their learning, they read biographies on Nelson Mandela, compare their community to those in South Africa, discuss...
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Intellectual/Social/Cultural Movements: 1870s - 1914 (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 12 matching questions regarding late 1870's-1914 America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Project Based Learing: Social Responsibility

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore social responsibility. For this service learning lesson, students participate in 4 weekly activities that require them to research "communitarians", write poems about their contributions, and create works of art...
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Bright Ideas for Bringing up Smart Savers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of saving money. In this saving money instructional activity, students read an article about saving money. Students discuss ways to save money and what makes it difficult to save money. Students compare...
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SAT Sentence Completion Practice Test 10

For Students 10th - 12th
In this sentence completion practice test, students choose the word that best completes each sentence.  Students have 10 minutes to answer 12 questions in this SAT practice instructional activity.
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Sophocles' Antigone: Ancient Greek Theatre, Live from Antiquity

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students analyze Antigone and its universal issues as well as explore ancient Greece. In this Antigone and Ancient Greece lesson plan, students read and complete activities for Sophocles' Antigone. Students reconstruct the experience of...
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Sayings Quiz: Mixed 7

For Students 4th - 6th
In this common sayings worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about what the common sayings mean. Students complete 10 questions.
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Sayings Quiz: Chance

For Students 4th
In this English idioms worksheet about chance, 4th graders interpret sayings about chance and complete sentences using them correctly.
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Sayings Quiz: Money

For Students 7th - 9th
In this English idioms and sayings activity, students use the meanings of English idioms and sayings to complete sentences.  Students can receive hints about each saying before checking their answers.
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The Xmas Factor

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the mass marketing of Christmas. In this gift giving lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the history behind gift-giving, research marketing techniques, and consider giving alternative gifts.
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Out and About: Sound

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students visit science museums. In this hands-on science lesson, students visit the Magna Science Adventure Center, Thinktank, and the Museum of Science and Industry.
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Congressional Scenarios

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this U.S. government worksheet, learners read 12 scenarios pertaining to government intervention and determine what to do as lawmakers in response to each of the scenarios.

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