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Valuable Veterans

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students select one female veteran and research her background and contribution to the military. They explore the relationship between women and the military and how it has evolved since the Revolutionary War.
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Theatre: Oral Traditions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate cultural traditions. For this multi-cultural lesson, students discuss various cultures and research their traditions.
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Food Production and Services

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). In this FCCLA lesson, students research and design food-related businesses. Pupils create business plans and present them to their classmates.
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Pilgrim's Progress

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the historical and religious significance of the sites toured by Pope John Paul II on his pilgrimage to the Middle East and create travel brochures for each site.
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Striking a Deal

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the economic repercussions of a potential Major League Baseball strike. Then, through researching other labor strikes in American history, students consider the importance and impact of labor unions in United States...
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Mine Over Matter

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the January 2006 Sago, West Virginia coal mining accident. They research coal mining in the U.S. and use their data to illustrate posters.
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Rain Forest Stencils

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore animals of the rain forest. They create a drawing of an animal in the rain forest. Students research the animal and write a paragraph about the animal. They use a stencil to create a picture of a rain forest animal.
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Reshaping Body Image

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view images and write responses based on their impressions. In this body image lesson, students brainstorm how body image is influenced culturally and participate in a small group discussion on these influences. Students view...
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Historical Development of a Scientific Idea

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine how scientist's contribute to atomic theory.  In this development of a scientific idea activity students work in groups and research the development of the atomic model. 
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Rocking the Vote

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore how a presidential candidate can win the popular vote but not receive enough electoral votes to win the election. They analyze various regions' voting trends, explore how these trends reflect the outcome of the 2004...
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Techno Toys for Trendy Tots

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on their favorite childhood toys and assess their continued appeal. They work in pairs to redesign classic toys and create posters to represent their new models.
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Education in Translation

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars reflect on their own language learning experience and interests. They research language learning and brainstorm ideas in preparation for creating brochures on language learning technology.
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Watsons Go To Birmingham--1963Patricia Wachholz

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the 1960s to prepare for reading the book, The Watsons Go To Birmingham, by Christopher Paul Curtis. They watch a documentary, create a timeline, and listen to music from the 1960s.
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You Are There: Television News Reports on Apartheid

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars, in groups, research apartheid and its effects on South Africa. They present their information to the class.
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Making Good Investments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare different aspects of investing money from traditional savings accounts to money market accounts. They research investment accounts at local banks and compare them.
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Passionate Pilgrims- Two Poets And A Painter

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils engage in a lesson that looks at the culture of Japan to isolate the practices of painting and writing in several different traditions. They conduct research about the lives of the artists using a variety of resources. The...
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Texas History

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars explore the history of Texas. Through researching factual books and folktales, students share their information about Texas. They discuss the Trail of Tears, Davy Crockett, the flags of Texas, and Sam Houston. Young...
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ELA Lesson Plan Focusing on Artists and Composers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars research a selected composer and artist. They write a biography about each one and include information about at least two works created by the chosen artist or composer. Students note similar characteristics of their...
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Reconstructing Artifacts

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars investigate artifacts and reconstruct them. In this artifact instructional activity, students research archaeologists and Native American groups. Young scholars plan a design for a clay pot which represent the Native...
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Adopt a Species!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify endangered species. In this animal science lesson, students research endangered animals and create a fundraiser to "adopt" an endangered species.
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Come to the Fair

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of animal welfare. In this service learning lesson plan, students present a "Career with Animals" exposition as they research animal welfare careers and present their findings to their peers.
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Sun and Moon Poetry Baskets

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students write Sun and Moon poetry. In this poetry lesson, students research the sun and the moon.  They write poetry and create two class baskets for descriptive words about each.
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Tree ID Booklet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars make a booklet of leaves they find and identify the tree they came from. In this tree identification lesson plan, young scholars research the leaves on the internet to determine the tree they come from.
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Hospitality by Design

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students research and design a hospitality system. In this hospitality system lesson, students design a system of hospitality using the project guidelines and present their system. Students write a paragraph about their system.