Worksheet
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Author’s Purpose

For Students 6th - 10th
In this literary elements worksheet, learners respond to 18 short answer and multiple choice questions regarding the author's purpose in "A World Made Beautiful by Dzine."
Worksheet
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Ancient Egypt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Ancient Egypt worksheet, students read a 2 page article on Ancient Egypt, answer 3 statements as true or false and choose which multiple choice answers best answers 3 questions/statements.
Lesson Plan
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Narrow Road to the Interior

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the life and work of the Japanese poet, Matsuo Basho as the Japanese poetic forms are studied. Nature, symbolism, and history are probed as the lesson is developed.
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Ancient Chinese Tomb Building

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compare and contrast the monuments erected for George Washington, the first president of the United States, and Qin Shi Huangdi (r. 221- 210 BCE), the first emperor of China. This instructional activity also includes a creative...
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Animals in Art

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students look at how animals are shown in literature and art as representing emotions, telling a story, or sending a message in this elementary school Language Arts and Visual Arts lesson.
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Animals in Japan

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students compare and contrast common animals children love and have as pets in Japan and America in this early elementary lesson. The culminating project is an original work of art by each student depicting an animal of their choice.
Lesson Plan
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Flip flops....In the style of.....

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a pair of flip flops. Using the internet, they become familiar with the work of a specific artist and make their flip flops in the same design. They write a report on the information they gather about the artist...
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United States Holidays and Customs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and describe the importance of U.S. holidays and social customs. In groups, Students write a detailed description of a U.S. holiday and how it is celebrated. Descriptions are presented to the class. This lesson is...
Lesson Plan
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Aluminum Altruism

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the value of recycling. They consider the importance of giving back to their school community. They calculate their earnings using multiplication and addition.
Worksheet
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Periodic Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-Calculus instructional activity, students solve problems involving periodic functions.  The three page instructional activity contains twenty-three problems.  Answers are not provided. 
Lesson Plan
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"Black ans White": Nineteenth Century Racism

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners examine Thomas Nast's illustration, "Black and White," looking for examples of racism. Contemporary stereotypes utilized to demonstrate the attitudes of people in the North and South in the 1800's are explored.
Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Jacinto Benavente Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read about the life and literary works of Jacinto Benavente, a Spanish writer honored primarily for his drama.
Lesson Plan
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Alex: A Patriotic Celebration of Veterans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will gain an understanding of the significance and meaning of National Veterans Day, the unique founder of the organization and the history created in Birmingham, Alabama for veterans across America. Students will recognize the...