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Languages in a Globalized World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore language changes that may occur in a globalized world. In this language lesson, students read the linked articles about globalization and the protection of languages. Learners also examine statistics and conduct further...
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What Was the Cold War?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A study of the Cold War can helps students learn about history through interviewing people who lived through this period.
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Third Grade Social Studies-Multiple Choice Activity

For Students 3rd
In this grade 3 social studies worksheet, 3rd graders complete a set of 25 questions about a variety of topics including geography, types of communities, map and questions about the environment.
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Why Nations Trade

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discuss international trade focusing on opportunity cost and the principle of comparative advantage. They engage in a simulation activity based on different countries and their economic benefits.
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Cinco de Mayo

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify three celebration activities participated in Cinco de Mayo and explain their significance.
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Crime Time

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine fundamentals of American criminal justice by analyzing each step of the criminal process. They follow the process of a well-known or publicized criminal case in The New York Times, and keep a journal of its newspaper...
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Where Is Japan? How Are We Alike And Different?

For Teachers 1st
First graders use literature, maps, and globes to explain how physical environments in various parts of the world are similar to and different from one's own, and that certain areas have common characteristics and can be called regions.
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EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all About It!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are able to synthesize information on increasing regulatory reforms during the Progressive Era through individual research and presentation of material. They are responsible for a list of regulatory reforms with dates and...
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President Who? Forgotten Founders and Their Capitols

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students explore the beginning of the United Colonies that were formed in 1774.  In this history lesson, students discuss the Articles of Confederation and then answer questions about the events surrounding the development of the...
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Why Nations Trade

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students discuss international trade. In this trade lesson, students read about comparative advantage and the benefits of international trade. Students perform a skills test to determine their individual specialization areas and write...
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Cultures and Cuisines WebQuest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create and present a powerpoint presentation.  In this cultures and cuisines research lesson, students select a country, interview someone from that country and visit a restaurant from that country.  Students complete...
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Into the Wild: Settling the South Carolina Backcountry

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders select their own plot of land in the Backcountry to settle in the 1700s in SC.  Students first find a point for settlement and sketch out the best route from the Lowcountry to arrive at the point.  They...
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Breaking News English: Pensioner Attacking a Famous Painting

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Pensioner attacking a famous painting worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer...
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Motivating Activities for Geography Week

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Here is a great way to pique your students' interest in geography, and help them learn about their world.
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Observing Capitalization Rules

For Students 4th - 5th
In this capitalization learning exercise, students complete three activities that help them follow the rules for capitalization in their writing.
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Exploring Switzerland

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research the country of Switzerland using the Internet and other resource materials. A variety of excellent materials are provided.
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A Second Visit to Deerfield

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students take a virtual tour of the Deerfield Meeting House, circa 1700's, and other turn of the century homes and locations and compare them to modern homes and locations of today.
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Religious Intolerance and the Salem Witch Trials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers describe the basic beliefs of the Puritan religion; identify the principle figures in the Salem Witch Trials;explain the events that led to the mass hysteria suffered by the town; analyze the First Amendment; and examine...
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A Poetic Finale

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners write a poetic response to the Holocaust as a culminating activity to a unit on the Holocaust. They listen to and discuss a rap song about the Holocaust, complete various handouts, and write a poem for future generations.
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Dude, Where's My Karma?

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students research various aspects of Indian culture. They create a Book of Knowledge about India. In a second activity they research the history behind any game. They make presentations and play the different games during Game Day.
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The Tailenders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the relationship between language and cultural identity. They view a video clip about losing ones language. They answer questions to end the lesson.
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Countries of South America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers focus on the geography of the countries of South America. Using a map, they identify the European countries who claimed the South American countries and research the influences they had on South America. To end the...
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Harnessing Wind

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the ways that engineers study and harness the wind. They study the different kinds of winds and how to measure wind direction. In addition, students learn how air pressure creates winds and how engineers build and test...
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Confronting Two Challenges-One Physical, One Intellectual

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine how the author confronted the challenges of a new language and a new culture. They examine how the author's penchant for running featured in his adjustment to the culture of Fuling and in his learning of the...

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