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Build Your Own Adventure
Sixth graders write a narrative. They choose options for plot and climax within the context of an outdoor survival story.
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What Lies Beneath the Upper Crust?
Students discover if information in an article is accurate and current. For this science lesson, students read the story carefully and decide on what the subject of the article is. Students search the Internet to see more information...
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Ethics In The Science Classroom - Fraud In Science
Students are given a fictitious case study to read in preparation for the class. This instructional activity can also be readily adapted for a role-playing classroom exercise. They discuss the ethical issues of the case.
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Canadian History: The Seven Oaks Incident
Students examine primary source documents about the Seven Oaks Incident and consider the different perspectives written about it. They present their findings to the class orally or by creating posters.
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The Tax Man Cometh
Pupils examine websites and resources related to Bush's 2001 tax plan. They discuss the history of taxes and other tax topics. They look for evidence in the local newspaper of government spending at work.
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Breaking News English: Lonely Planet Travel Guide in Fraud Scandal
In this English worksheet, students read "Lonely Planet Travel Guide in Fraud Scandal," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, 2 graphic organizer, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Caesar
Students examine patterns of imagery in Caesar by using online resources. Students compare the patterns they see to those they've found in other Shakespeare plays. Then students draw conclusions about why Shakespeare might have used the...
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"Encounter with a Skull" by Koda Rohan
Pupils, in pairs, develop two poems--one must be a haiku, the other must be a tanka. They recite their poems to the class.