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Mapping National and Geographic Identity
Learners analyze geographic maps. In this map analysis lesson, students analyze the symbols in geographic maps and the impact of cultural, historical, and political concepts. Learners compare and contrast maps in various mediums by...
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Immigration in America
Students use primary sources to study immigration. In this immigration lesson, students analyze photographs, posters, letters, and documents from Ellis Island. Students complete analysis worksheets as they evaluate the primary sources.
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WWI and Twenties & Thirties
Learners study economics and timelines of events to understand changes in America. For this Twenties and Thirties lesson, students navigate Internet sites to research famous reformers. Learners recognize the economic changes...
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Science Methods
Students study games. In this environment lesson, students discuss which games are damaging and which are not damaging to the environment by inventing games which are not harmful.
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The 8 Realms - Hawaiian Vegetation Divisions
Students study the attributes of the 8 realms of Hawaiian vegetation. For this Hawaiian vegetation lesson, students read project cards to determine the elevation, rainfall, and organisms that live in each realm. They make a poster that...
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Committing to Nonviolence: A Lesson from Viva La Causa
Students examine the social change movements of the American 20th century. In this nonviolence lesson, students research the work of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Caesar Chavez. Students compare and contrast the social...
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My Multicultural Self
Young scholars examine the concept of multiculturalism. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students consider their self concepts and world views as they participate in an activity that requires them to describe themselves as well as...
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Turmoils of The 1960's and 70's.
Students engage in the study of the social problems associated with the 1960's and 1970's. They explain how the government made attempts to solve the problem and evaluate the success. This is done through the writing of an essay using...
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Class With Character
Third graders participate in a variety of activities in order to promote the concept of being a good citizen. The foundation of this unit is found in the character trait of respect for self and others in society.
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Is Modern Civilization Civilized?
Students examine the concept of civility. In this modern civilization instructional activity, students study Gandhi's teaching about the attributes of civilized societies and discuss how they can contribute to fostering civilization in...
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Man's Continuing Inhumanity to Man
Students explore social justice issues. In this human justice instructional activity, students examine the meaning of words associated with minority groups and investigate genocide throughout history.
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First Amendment: Bill of Rights
Twelfth graders explore the First Amendment and the rights that are protected by the First Amendment. They discuss how the First Amendment is important to their daily lives. Students research the amendment and complete a concept map.
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Class and Health: You Are What You Eat
Students determine a working definition of class in order to determine how social class can affect personal health. They research their own nutritional needs and work to encourage healthy change in their communities.
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Who’s Got Rights? An Introduction to Human Rights and Human Rights Defenders
Pupils explore human rights issues. In this social justice lesson, students examine human rights as they read segments of the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights," discuss photographs with human rights implications, and play a human...
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Who Is the Mature Adult
Middle schoolers recognize terms and concepts that are key in defining older adult population. They distunguish important demographics that encourage a better understanding of the mature adult population.
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Separation of Powers Between the Three Branches of
Students investigate the concept of the three branches of government by dividing into three teams. They record the powers of the three branches.
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Credit Card Danger and Abuse
Students, utilizing the computer, excel and internet, study all the downfalls of consumer debts and the complications that come with them. They assess a spreadsheet to graph their data and then present their graphs to their classmates.
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Friar Margil & The Spanish Missions
Students explore the life of Friar Margil de Jesus as well as other Spanish friars. They research Friar Margil and write a paragraph explaining why Spanish friars came to Texas. In groups, students create a PowerPoint presentation...
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Friar Margil and the Spanish Missions
Fourth graders investigate the life of Friar Margil. For this research lesson, 4th graders analyze an illustration of Friar Margil, then create their own illustration of Friar Margil's life. A list of 5 materials is included.
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Don't Call Me A Pig
First graders explore wildlife and habitats in the Arizona desert. Throughout a classroom discussion, 1st graders observe pictures of the desert and animals that live there. As they go on a nature walk around the school, students...
Channel Islands Film
Magic Isle: Lesson Plan 3
Middle schoolers complete a writing assessment task to demonstrate their ability to craft a narrative based on a variety of informational texts. They view West of the West's documentary Magic Isle, read three print resources about...
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Social Studies: Community Posters As Art
Students examine posters as art and create their own examples featuring locations or events from their community. They display their works in their schools and discuss their cities and school environments in a live chat setting with...
Speak Truth to Power
Harry Wu: Forced Labor
Over the course of two class periods, young historians explore human rights issues; specifically, forced labor in China. This resource provides everything you need, including relevant vocabulary, an anticipatory activity, and a...
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Introduction to Historical Thinking
Christopher Columbus: hero or villain? Prepare class members for the debate with activities that asks them to think critically about how history is reported.