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African American Poetry: Family and Traditions

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are introduced to the elements of African-American poetry. As a class, they are read different types of poems to discover there are different styles of poems and practice rhyming words. They share information on their family...
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Poetry: A Mirror in Which to See Myself

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders focus on their self-esteem and strengths while reading poetry. In groups, they research the contributions and achievements of African-Americans and discuss how they overcame obstacles. They are read a poem, define new...
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Push/Pull Factors and Welsh Emigration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars view and discuss short sections of movies that relate to immigration. Working in groups, students create a map that shows directions of internal migration in their assigned geographical area. Young scholars review...
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Making the Connection With Quilts

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore history of Underground Railroad in Indiana and discover how slaves were assisted on their journey using codes displayed in different quilt blocks. Students examine connection quilts have to ancestry and family...
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Discovering Your Heritage

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students interview a family member about their heritage. They listen to and record part of their family's oral history. Students also create and label a family tree going back a minimum of two generations and compare and contrast...
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Using Effective, Evocative Writing as a Model

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze the author's style to learn techniques for strengthening their own writing. They re-read "Music in the Fields" and highlight images that create vivid pictures in their minds-places where Young "shows, not tells" and...
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Diwali

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Diwali worksheet, students complete activities such as read the passage, match the phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice fill in, correct the spelling, put text in correct order, unscramble the...
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Baker's Gold

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine art of the California Gold Rush. In this visual arts lesson, students analyze the photography and art of Isaac Wallace Baker. Students also conduct further research about the miners of the era in order to create...
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Word Identification

For Teachers K
Students identify grocery items using words on a list. In this grocery word identification lesson, students use a grocery list to choose items from simulated grocery store shelves in their classroom. They work in groups to simulate a...
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Music-Follow the Drinking Gourd

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd." In this dance lesson, 4th graders listen to the book by the same name, listen to the music, and in small groups create a short dance illustrating a stanza from the song.
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A World of Myths

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read and write myths. In this world mythology lesson, students read and analyze myths from various cultures and then recognize their attributes as they write their own myths to explain natural phenomena.
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Farmer Boy Days

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Farmer Boy Days. For this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions,...
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The Idiot - Essay Questions

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer and essay questions about Dostoevsky's The Idiot. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 21 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: How about a Bailout for Ailing Newspapers

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about economic bailouts in America and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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on Trial: Anonymous Sources, Promises of Confidentiality And Privacy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners research the case of Matthew Cooper and Judith Miller, two reporters found in contempt of court for failing to divulge their sources. They participate in a mock trial as they consider the case from various points of view.
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Creating Characters: Voice

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils participate in a drama character building activity. They view and discuss a video segment, discuss the differences between the two girls in the video, and compare the two characters by saying the same phrases while pretending to...
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Parenting Styles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the traits of different parenting styles and discuss how they effect the students that are raised in that manner. They present their observations to the class.
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Thanksgiving Unit

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify: why the Pilgrims came to America; how they adjusted to life in America; what impact the Native Americans had on the survival of the Pilgrims; and what events brought about the First Thanksgiving.
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Using Scholastic News to Introduce the Net

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders log on to the net, type in the address for Scholastic and browse the subjects for the week. They select one area of interest and generate five interesting facts about the article.
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Sharing Beliefs and Ideas

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine how cultural ideas and thought were exchanged as travelers and traders of the Silk Road met, interacted, and traded with different peoples from different regions and cultures along the Silk Road.
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Aspects of Participatory Citizenship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the current issues about the government of Canada and develop their presentation skills.
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Heart to Heart Interviews

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils interview veterans at a local homeless shelter. They publish their interviews in a class newspaper. They also present their information in different forums.
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A Salute to Veterans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the United States Constitution. They prepare a skit dealing with the Bill of Rights. They practice being responsible citizens and becoming involved in the community.

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