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Art Exposes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students view examples of art forms of specific artists. They choose one artist from the country they are studying and present information along with a slide show. Studenys create their own work of art in the style of their chosen...
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European Union Governance

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the government functions of the European Union and how legislation is passed. As a class, students define the European Union and their interests in economic, political and social issues. Using the internet, students...
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Cranes, Crosswalks, and Big Gulps

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students watch a video and answer questions based on wildlife jobs. In this wildlife lesson plan, students learn that biologists don't just play with animals but that there is a lot of study involved.
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Nation Building

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of nation building. In this diplomacy activity, students research America's nation building efforts in Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans, Guatemala, Cuba, Vietnam, and Grenada. High schoolers share their...
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Progress

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss how they believe Australia has progressed over time. In groups, they use the internet to research events in the country's history. They discover how democracy in the country continues to develop and analyze the race...
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Civil Rights Movement Cut-and-Paste Timeline

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Pupils put into order the sequence of events that brought about voting rights and equal rights for African Americans. The creative project can be made very crafty by having students cut out the timeline to be combined with others in a...
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Diggin' The Past

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the culture of Ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students are divided into groups to research how aspects of culture were influenced by the Nile River. Students create a slide show that describes how...
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Harvest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils research the harvest period in Afghanistan. In this harvest lesson plan, students learn about Afghanistan's weather, games children play, rug designing, harvest songs, and more about the harvest time.
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Child Labor and Social Protest

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore child labor of the 1900's and compare it to its existence in countries around the world today. Several activities are included including Web research, video presentations, and group projects.
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Namib From Space

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers view photos of the Namib Desert from space as they appear on the World Wide Web. They study the photos and identify landmarks from space as they examine how to collect information from the Internet for a class presentation.
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Youth Voices: Fair Access to Resources and Quality of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student delegates conduct "United Nations" style session in which they are challenged to develop resolution or resolutions that address how to feed growing population, taking into consideration quality of life and impact on environment.
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Corporate Human Rights Policies

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine corporate human rights policies. For this business ethics lesson, students read articles and conduct research that allows them to respond to and discuss the provided business ethics questions.
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Economies

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover different economic systems. In this global economy instructional activity, students research the levels of economic activity, types of economies, maquiladoras and the differences between a free market economy and other...
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Celebration of Cultures

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a multimedia project to represent their own culture and personal identity. They design a personal Coat of Arms using a computer graphics program and digital camera, write a script and film an interview, and contribute a...
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The My Lai Courts Martial of 1970

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research the My Lai Massacre and trial. Students discuss the events and the trial, reviewing the constitutional amendments and concerns related to the massacre. Pupils write an analysis of photographs related to the incident.
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The United States and the MDGs (10/20)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research the U.S. role in furthering and funding the MDGs. IN this U.S policy lesson, students read a speech by Andrew Natsios about the topic. Students debate over the topic after they complete research and related...
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What Would You Do Without Nonprofits?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research nonprofit organizations within their community. In this nonprofits lesson plan, students use the yellow pages to identify the number of nonprofit organizations in their community. Students graph the number of nonprofit...
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Taking a Closer Look at Religions Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore diversity. In this religious studies activity, students develop their knowledge and understanding of world religions as they use Internet and print sources to research Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and...
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Golda Meir: Israeli Political Leader

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete readings and mini-lectures to explore the life of Golda Meir, Israeli leader. They study her biography, discuss their research, write response journals and compare her government with its US counterpart.
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Creating a Database: Africa, Technology, Social Studies

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students use technology to create a database demonstrating their knowlede (in the case) of the African Continent. This project could be applied to almost any other concept studied.
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Discover Your World

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, in groups, locate a place on a map where the group would like to visit, research the place then write a complete report on the outcome of the findings. They groups must make a cooperative oral presentation to the class.
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US Government: Foreign Policy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine American foreign policy. In this diplomacy lesson, students research Internet sources to identify and describe foreign policy events that have shaped the United States and examine the role of the United Nations.
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The Spirituality of Matter

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine Kahn's process of designing a ceremonial building that serves as a political and spiritual symbol. In this architecture analysis lesson, students investigate architectural structures in various contexts. Students compare...
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Product Design and Production in the Global Economy

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the design, manufacture and consumption of personal audio devices and cellular products. They examine the related issues, choices, and consequences in the global economy for such purchases. They research...