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Metalling in Around the World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the important leaders in different cultures by researching coinage. Through this process, they also recognize the cultural universality on coinage and currency.
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A Saint in the City- Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become more knowledgeable about modern-day Senegal and the significance of one charismatic Sufi leader, Amadou Bamba. They become more aware and examineing of Islam and offset any misexamineings and negative stereotypes about...
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Leave What You Find

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore environmental awareness by participating in a role play activity. In this cultural analysis lesson, students discuss the importance of symbolism when referring to a tribe and create their own tribe based on a small group...
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Blasphemy! Salman Rushdie and Freedom of Expression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concepts of blasphemy, censorship and freedom of expression through the lens of Salman Rushdie. They also consider how these issues have been reflected in US history.
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Born Gay

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is a person's sexual orientation determined at birth? With the informative website, scholars prepare for a debate about the topic. They learn the top pro and con arguments and read through a historical timeline of homosexuality. They...
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Who are the Co-pilots in My Life?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
We could all use some support when making big changes or decisions in life. That's why this lesson focuses on identifying co-pilots to support their college dreams. Kids fill out a worksheet. Then they discuss who will or can be their...
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Cells for Sale - Convict Leasing in Alabama

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
The benefits and drawbacks of convict leasing following the Civil War are the focus of a lesson that asks groups to examine primary source materials to gain an understanding of the program before individuals decide whether they are in...
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Iran: 1960-1970

For Students 9th - 10th
High schoolers read a passage outlining changes that occurred in Iran after WWII, particularly the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini. They answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Utah Crossword

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Utah worksheet, students explore the state of Utah. Students must complete the crossword puzzle by coming up with the answers to the ten clues given.
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Utah Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Utah history worksheet, students match the names, places, and words in the word bank to the 10 statements that define them.
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Utah Challenge

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Utah worksheet, students explore the state of Utah. Students answer ten multiple choice questions testing their comprehension of facts about the state of Utah.
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Break the Code: Anthropology Terms

For Students 5th - 7th
Spice up your study of basic anthropology terms using this decoding worksheet. Using a provided code, learners answer 10 fill-in-the-blank questions. Because the code is very simple, more advanced pupils may enjoy the challenge of...
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The Medici Popes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore Italian politics and warfare of the Renaissance. They explain the origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation and contrast Renaissance and Medieval attitudes.
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Breaking News English: Sex Workers

For Students 9th - 12th
In this sex workers worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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The Death Penalty

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the controversy surrounding the death penalty in the United States. In this current events lesson, students research the history of the death penalty as well perspectives on the topic. Students interview others about the...
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Types of Government

For Students 9th - 12th
In this types of government worksheet, high schoolers write the advantages and disadvantages and countries that follow these governments. Students do this for 7 different types of government.
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Things Are Looking Up

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this activity, students will write a description of a person in their community whom they admire.
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Diwali-Hindu New Year

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students demonstrate their understanding of the themes and symbols that are associated with Diwali. They participate in a service project centered on spreading good luck and fortune in their community.
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El Dia de Los Muertos: Mexican Celebrations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research Spanish speaking individuals and the holiday, The Day of the Dead, using Internet and print resources. They orally present their research. Students engage in Mexican traditions by making either a lapida (headstone) or...
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Archaeologists Reveal King Tut's Mummy

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students look at pictures of a sarcophagus, then read a news article about King Tut's mummy. For this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion, pictures, and a vocabulary activity, then students read...
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Newspaper Headlines and Opening Sentences

For Students 4th - 6th
In this recognizing newspaper headlines and opening sentences worksheet, learners match the seven headlines with their opening sentences and then predict the what, where, when, and who the articles are about. Students answer 42 questions.
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Parents' Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Parents' Day worksheet, learners complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions, take a survey,...
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True Confessions Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this True Confessions Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, unscramble the words, sequencing, unscramble the sentences,...
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Sickness Unto Death

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, high schoolers respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Sickness Unto Death by Kierkegaard. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.