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Brown University

Brown University: Role Play

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn how members of the class take the part or perspective of historical figures, authors, or other characters and must interact from their perspective.This resource includes a step by step guide to classroom role-playing.
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PBS

Pbs: Frontline: The Role of Women in the United States and Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Help students understand differences among cultures with respect to the roles men and women play. This learning module explores how the role of women in the United States differs from the same role in Kenya.
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New Zealand Ministry of Education

Nz Ministry of Education: Violent Delights and Violent Ends: Romeo and Juliet

For Teachers 11th - 12th
This lesson uses drama games and role playing to enhance the reading and understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. It includes pre-reading role play and information about Shakespeare's life and times, during reading drama games,...
Article
Other

Lego Foundation: The Role of Play in Children's Development

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article reviews research that has been conducted in relation to the five types of play, namely physical play, play with objects, symbolic/semiotic play, pretend play, and games with rules.
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TES Global

Tes: Macbeth by William Shakespeare: The Role of the Witches

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson plan focuses on the role of the witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth including background information about the fear of witches in Shakespeare's time, reading excerpts and answering questions to...
Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Three Little Plays

For Students K - 1st
This interactive features an introduction and short three plays: Dog and Cat, Guess Guess, and Cookies. It also provides a words activity for each play.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Model United Nations Headquarters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity serves as a great example of interactive educational role-playing. Model United Nations (UN) is an authentic simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. Students prepare to serve as delegates from...
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Other

Scribd: Contextual Learning Strategies: Bring the Real World Into the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A presentation focusing on the importance of contextual learning and its relevence within the classroom. Understand real-world concepts and context in order to create a 21st century classroom. Strategies include role-play, simulation,...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Conflict Resolution

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use role-play to set up and resolve conflicts, in this activity from Arthur.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Role Does Memory Play in Art?

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the role of memory in art including how some artists try to stay accurate to the memory while others try to change it or even destroy it in some way.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Role of Amphibians

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Humans have used amphibians for a number of purposes for thousands of years, if not longer. Amphibians play significant roles in many food webs and are thus an...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Casey Saves the Play

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This literary text passage shares the story of a person who fills in at the last minute to fill a role in a play. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for...
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Fur Trade Employees, Etc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This paper looks at the various working roles played by Metis in the nineteenth century - as fur traders, free traders, guides and scouts. It includes discussion questions and a bibliography.
Activity
BBC

Bbc: A World for Children: The Role of the Media

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The media plays a significant role in the improving of the quality of life for children around the world. This activity draws students' attention to the role the media plays and helps them explore the significance and impact of this role.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Role of Plants in Water Filtration [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What role can plants play in the water filtering process? This PDF document features a class activity to help students understand the role of plants in filtering water.
Unit Plan
University of Texas at Austin

College of Liberal Arts, Ut: Shakespeare Kids: Oberon

For Students 5th - 8th
This site provides the means for upper elementary students to learn and perform Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. It provides downloadable scripts for Acts 2 and 3 based on the character roles. This section provides information...
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University of Texas at Austin

College of Liberal Arts, Ut: Shakespeare Kids: Bottom

For Students 5th - 8th
This site provides the means for upper elementary students to learn and perform Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. It provides downloadable scripts for Acts 2 and 3 based on the character roles. This section provides information...
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PBS

Pbs: Play Pretend Post Office (Make a Post Office Lesson Plan)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Instructions for creating a make-believe post office.
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Other

Teach Hub: Creative Literature Projects, Fallen Angels

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Among other ideas for creative literature projects, find a Vietnam Role Play assignment for the study of Fallen Angels.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections: Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plans on elections and the role of political parties. Find multiple choice quizzes, vocabulary, and a role play of a candidate in a town meeting.
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Read Works

Read Works: A Courtroom in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a teacher named Miss Blake who decided to teach her students about court by creating a courtroom role-play. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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TESL Journal

Internet Tesl Journal: Talking Cards Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This conversation activity uses 1-2 decks of playing cards to prompt discussion: each card represents a specific question. The site provides instructions and a suggested list of questions to match each card.
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Zoom Playhouse

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This PBS kids site features dozens of short plays that have been performed on the children's television series "Zoom." Includes short scripts for skits which students can perform together, and lists of props to include in the performance.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Ecosystems in Action [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th
In this lesson, 4th graders explore animals and plants that inhabit ecosystems by using movement to deepen the retention of vocabulary. After reviewing the ecosystem players, students will play a call and response game by responding with...

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