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Weather, Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Course

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explain the impact of glacial melting to global climate change. In this environmental science lesson plan, students design an experiment to investigate the effect of salinity change to melting glaciers. They share their results...
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Jazz in America

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students learn where Jazz came from and why it is an important part of America's history.
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Is It an Authentic Gutenberg Bible?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders conduct Internet research to determine what makes Gutenberg Bible authentic, view Ransom Center's digitized version of Gutenberg Bible, and create Powerpoint presentation supporting research findings.
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Rebellions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the causes and effects of the rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada and whether rebellion is an effective means of political change. They research and analyze the impact of the 1837-38 rebellions using primary and...
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King Henry VIII

For Teachers 6th - 11th
In this Henry VIII study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the English king and the Anglican church and then respond to a reflection question.
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Create a Storybook in KidPix

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars create a storybook by using KidPix software. In this technology lesson, students write creative short stories and publish them on KidPix. Young scholars illustrate the stories using Kid Pix tools.
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Hog Farming in North Carolina

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students assume the role of a scientist hired by the North Carolina Pork Council to mediate legislative reform and farming needs. Students work with the research group to design a more efficient yet cost effective hog lagoon. Designs...
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Ancient World

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders play a powerpoint jeopardy game. This can be used as a test or as a way to review information. This is a culminating test for our unit on Ancient Worlds. The jeopardy game is based on goals in math, language arts, and...
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World War II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils create a Powerpoint presentation covering key information regarding a World War II battle and present the information to the class in the form of an oral presentation. They then will turn in a summary report including two...
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Presentation of Pilgrims

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students are given a category to research (clothes, life before the New World, the voyage, etc.) about Pilgrim life. s Students, in groups, create presentations using software program such as PowerPoint.
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John Calvin

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this John Calvin study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to Calvinism and then respond to 3 reflection questions.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Martin Luther and the Origins of Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
Martin Luther, leading activist in the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century because of his disagreement with the practices of the Catholic church of the era, is featured in this PowerPoint presentation.
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Tom Richey: Calvinism

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive PowerPoint featuring Calvinism, the Reformed faith which evolved during the sixteenth century. John Calvin's movement evolved from his mission work in France.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: The Tudors

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
A look into life in England, Wales, and Ireland during the rule of the Tudor family. Website includes PowerPoints about the War of the Roses, Aston Halls, and the Tudors family tree.