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Gunpowder and the Explosion of World War
Students consider how technology changed the world of war. In this world history lesson, students research 20th century world conflicts and then compose essays that feature the how technology changed the way that wars were fought.
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Eggs of the World (World Egg Day)
Students celebrate World Egg Day. In this egg-decorating lesson, students research egg traditions from other countries and then use their findings to decorate an egg in the tradition of the country they studied.
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Wax Museum
Sixth graders put their research skills to work. In this Revolutionary War instructional activity, 6th graders research a famous figure from that era. Students use the information gathered to prepare for a wax museum experience.
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Polar Expeditions
Students consider the implication of polar exploration. In this polar exploration lesson, students research the expeditions that Admiral Peary, Dr. Cook, Captain Scott, and Roald Amundsen made to the North and South Poles. Students...
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Tree Cycles
Fourth graders investigate the life cycle of a tree by researching the Internet. In this plant life lesson, 4th graders observe The Life of a Tree website and discuss the life of a tree from sprout to death. Students create a...
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What's on Your Plate? Lesson 2
Students research countries of the world. In this global studies lesson, students discover details of cultures in the world as they become experts on selected countries. Students create posters and brochures that feature their findings.
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Cultures of the Ring of Fire
Students explore the Ring of Fire. In this Ring of Fire lesson, students research information about the Ring of Fire and plate tectonics. Students write 2-page research papers regarding their findings.
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The Hidden History of Egypt
Middle schoolers explore daily life in ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Middle schoolers compose fictitious journals based...
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The First Thanksgiving
Pupils research the first Thanksgiving. In this first Thanksgiving lesson plan, students research the Internet about how the first Thanksgiving came about between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims. They complete a KWL chart, and...
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Introduction to Architecture
Students complete independent studies about famous architects or buildings. In this architecture lesson, students discuss what they know about the subject with their teacher. Students then select European architects and/or structures to...
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Through the Years: Language Arts
Second graders read "The Hundred Penny Box" by Sharon Mathis Bell. They research each year of their life in preparation for writing an autobiography and develop notes to help them in later writing.
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Contemporary History: Watergate
Students explore the Watergate scandal. In this Watergate instructional activity, students watch a video regarding the scandal and use the Internet to research it as well. Students then interview adults who share memories of the scandal.
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Why the US Fought and Lost the Vietnam War
Students examine the role of the United States in the Vietnam War. For this Vietnam War lesson, students research primary and secondary sources to find out why the United States was involved in the war and why it was unsuccessful in the...
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Making Your Own National Park Geologic Tour
Students research national parks. In this geology lesson, students identify the geological features of selected national parks and create PowerPoint presentations that feature their findings.
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Flight in Nature: Birds!
Students discover how flight works by researching birds. In this animal life lesson, students utilize the Internet to find information about the four aspects of flight. Students define the four aspects and label a worksheet...
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Traditional American Indian Lodges
Students explore the mathematical properties of traditional American Indian lodges. They examine the effect of increasing sides of a polygon, calculate the surface area of prisms and cylinders, and construct a classroom size pyramid...
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Comparing Units of Measurement
Fourth graders investigate the units of measurement used by various Native American tribes before they had contact with the Europeans. They write research questions, conduct research using a variety of resources, in small groups write a...
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The Legacy of Rome
Young scholars choose an element of Roman society they feel has had the most impact on modern society. Students then trace how that particular element has evolved over time and how it has influenced the development of its present...
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Fighter Pilots of World War II
Learners explore the types of airplanes that were used in World War II. For this World History lesson, students write a research paper that compares and contrasts three types of American airplanes and three types of foreign...
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North American Explorers
Sixth graders discuss famous explorere then research an explorer, collect reference materials and take notes using notecards. They write a three to four page typed and double spaced report then present their findings to the class.
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Scientists and Inventors
Fourth graders investigate scientists and inventors. In this science lesson, 4th graders discuss inventors and scientists. Students research their chosen inventor or scientists and write a report about that person.
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Intrigued with Yo-Yos!
Fifth graders review the writing process and complete a research activity. In this writing process lesson, 5th graders research yo-yos online and write a research paper about the topic.
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Country's Music
Jazz, Blue Grass, Hip Hop, Swing. Gospel, R&B, Ragtime, Disco. So many music genres born in the USA. After reading an article about the fate of New Orlean's Jazz after Hurricane Katrina, class members investigate the life cycles of...
Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights
Vaclav Havel: Free Expression
Develop an understanding of universal human rights, particularly the freedom of expression, with the questions and activities that analyze the conflicts of Vaclav Havel. Learners define, interpret and rephrase the human rights article in...
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