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Oprah Winfrey
In this famous person instructional activity, students read a passage about Oprah Winfrey and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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At Your Fingertips
First graders observe a variety of different foods including kiwi, banbnas, coffee, chocolate and discuss where they come from. They discuss the terms import and export then identify the locations where the items came from and their...
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Separate is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education
Students analyze photographs that feature segregation. In this human rights lesson plan, students examine photographs of a segregated movie theater, a Ku Klux Klan gathering, a segregated business sign, and an illustration from "Harper's...
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How Much is There to Eat?
Learners research population and food consumption rates for different areas of the world.
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Our Cultural COmmunity
Students create tiles to create a project that helps students to reflect upon culture. The concept of multicultural education is necessary to help create a community of learners. Brainstorming is the main skill that is used for students...
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he Media and Social Justice Around the World
Students will activate literacy skills in internet medium, and will use reading, critical thinking and writing skills as they work with their groups to collect and organize information. The follow up activity will allow them to augment...
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The Uprising of 1934
Students complete a series of activities such as wriing letters to the president, creating collages, analysing photos and newspapers, and journaling related to the strike of 1934.
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Barn Dance
Pupils will read historical realistic fiction, examine and recount the cultural similarities and diffferences between life and times of those characters in the story and their own life. Listen to music and learn a dance to accompany the...
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HIV/AIDS Education
Students in an ESL class listen to a song about HIV/AIDs in English. During the song, they write down examples of situations in which a friends did something for them. They work with a partner to create a dialogue that someone can have...
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Thar She Blows
Learners discover the effects of El Nino on the global climate. As a class, they role play the role of a cold or warm wind and act out a skit in front of the class. They discuss the results of the role play once it is completed.
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Hispanic, Latino - What's the Right Word? an Examination of the Language Used To Categorize People
Students define "Hispanic" and "Latino," analyze where these terms come from, and develop an awareness of racial labels.
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Christmas in Mexico
Young scholars identify how Christmas holidays are celebrated in Mexico, compare Mexican holidays with U.S. holidays, and learn Mexican customs. Lesson includes many downloadable activities to try with students.
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National Trends Create Regional Change: Agriculture Gives Way to Industry
Learners relate the economic growth of 18th century Deerfield, CT to that of America today.
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Ybor City Historic District
Learners analyze the role cigar making played in Ybor City. They examine how cigars are made and the different societies who helped immigrants keep their identify. They compare and contrast their own community to Ybor City.
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An International Menu
Students research etymologies using dictionaries. They explore the diverse origins of the common foods they eat after making a list of their favorite foods.
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Trekking to Timbuktu
Students view a television show to provide a context for conducting research into the location and culture of Timbuktu. The students complete a report on the subject in the form of a research paper.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Bolivia
Provided is a basic profile of the South American country of Bolivia with emphasis on history, culture, its leaders, and its news media. Links to a timeline of key events in history.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Peru
The BBC provides many great facts about the South American country of Peru. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Guyana
Excellent comprehensive guide to everything you want to know about the South American country of Guyana developed by the Library of Congress. Information includes: history, economy, geography, climate, religion, politics, and much more.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Brazil
The BBC provides many great facts about the South American country of Brazil. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: South America: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of South America.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Flags of South America
Test your knowledge over the flags of South American countries. Identify each flag, and check your answers at the end of the quiz.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Ecuador
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on the South American republic of Ecuador. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 5: La Descripcion
In this fifth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about countries in South America. They will listen, speak, and write about information they gather, using related vocabulary. They will research and present information...