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Value of Parent-Teacher Meetings Increases at High School Level

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze parent involvement in their high school children's lives. In this journalism lesson plan, students read the USA Today article titled "Value of Parent-Teacher Meetings Increases at High School Level", respond to...
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Reforming Wall Street & its Booms, Bubbles & Busts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Wall Street Reform. In this current events lesson plan, students read the provided articles "Why a Financial Crisis?," "Deception and Leadership Failure=Boom, Bubble, Burst," and "How Can a Future Financial Crisis be...
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Ein Interkulturelles Projekt!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Get your class in touch with other students of German (or German students) through this intercultural project. Your pupils can correspond with others in any or all of the ways listed here. The resource provides links to special programs...
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Ghosts of Rwanda

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students engage in a class discussion of notes they have taken while watching the film "Ghosts of Rwanda." They discuss a specific teacher-chosen quotation from the film. They then write a two to three page essay on a specific question...
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Do the Research! Research Activity

For Students 4th - 6th
In this research worksheet, students use a variety of resources to answer a set of 9 questions, indicating the source for each answer. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Costumes, Identity, And Jewish Women's History

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students research and analyze the role of women in our society and question the demands placed on women having to deal with issues concerning appearance, their persona's, costumes, dress as well as the choices they make in the...
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Biology and the Digital Atlas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a scavenger hunt on the internet. Using a digital atlas, they find answers to specific questions related to plants found in Idaho. To end the instructional activity, they share their results to the class to...
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The Power of Words: Male Bashing and Gender

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners brainstorm words that typically describe men or women. They also brainstorm words that are insulting to both genders. They answer questions about the activity and discuss their answers.
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I Had To Tell This Story

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze the video "Berga:  Soldiers of Another War."  For this World History lesson, 10th graders read a quote and discuss the meaning of the quote.  Students read and answer questions based on a video
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Watching the People: 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students answer specific questions on the current economic climate in China. They see effects of economic reforms on people they have met in the documentary and provide the impetus for "conversation" among the people students have met in...
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The Jewish Community in America, Past and Present

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars examine the beginnings of the Jewish Community in America. Using the internet, they examine the role of Jewish organizations and resources that are available to them. They compare and contrast the view of the community...
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Do the Research! Portugal Achieves Independence From Spain

For Students 5th - 7th
In this research worksheet, students find information about Portugal achieving independence from Spain. Students then use this information to answer 4 short essay questions.
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Do the Research! Macbeth Becomes King of Scotland

For Students 4th - 6th
In this research instructional activity, students find information about Macbeth the King of Scotland. Students answer 4 essay and short answer questions about Macbeth.
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Do the Research! Joan of Arc

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Joan of Arc research worksheet, students research the topic, then answer a set of 4 short answer questions. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Do The Research! John Cabot

For Students 4th - 5th
In this research worksheet, students research John Cabot's landing in Canada, then complete a set of 4 short answer questions. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Do the Research! Treat of Paris

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Treaty of Paris research worksheet, students research the topic, then complete 4 short answer questions. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Do the Research! Teutonic Knights-Prussia

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research learning exercise, students research Teutonic knights established in Prussia, then complete 4 short answer questions. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Research: The Boston Tea Party

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Boston Tea Party worksheet, students research the topic, then complete 4 short answer questions. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Do the Research! Salem Witchcraft Trials

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Salem Witchcraft Trials research learning exercise, students research the topic, then complete 3 short answer questions. Worksheet includes a link to additional activities.
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Let's Have an Art Show!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners work in groups to play an art show. They create invitations to give out for their show. During the show, they present their art work and are available to talk about their work to any visitors with questions. They rotate so...
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New to School Student Booklets

For Teachers K
Students create a book about their school experience entitled, "(Student's name) Goes to School." They identify who their friends are and discuss and list them as one page in their booklets. Students also listen to a story read by the...
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Simple Machines: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension activity, students read a short selection about "simple machines" and answer 4 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Reading Comprehension: Weather

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a selection on the weather, then complete 3 short answer questions related to the selection.
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Reading Comprehension: "The Play"

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about a school play titled, "The Play," and then answer 5 multiple choice questions.