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Social Studies: St. Patrick - Symbol of Irishness
Students examine the history of St. Patrick's Day by creating characters and dialog reflecting Irish culture. A major part of the lesson is the construction of a float for a St. Patrick's Day parade. Also, students research and answer...
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St. Patrick's Day: pictures
In this St. Patrick's Day learning exercise, students match words with pictures representing the day, watch a video, and fill in the blanks to sentences. Students complete 12 matches and 18 sentences.
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Latex Helium Balloons: Any Alternatives?
Students discuss the latex balloon release controversy and review suggested alternatives to the latex balloon.
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Mission Era
Young scholars examine the Mission Era. In this US History online lesson plan, students investigate daily life during the Mission Era as they participate in hands-on activities.
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Pendulum Problems
Ninth graders explore how pendulums function. In this pendulums instructional activity students complete a pendulum lab activity.
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The Stuart Monarchs 1603 - 1704
In this British history study guide worksheet, students investigate the Stuart monarchy. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Breaking News English: Deceased John Paul II Seen on TV
In this English worksheet, students read "Deceased John Paul II Seen on TV," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
New York Times
New York Times: Celebration of the Latin Mass
A video slide show depicting portions of traditional Latin Mass, also known as Tridentine Mass. Listen to Latin as spoken during the Mass, and read captions explaining why Latin Mass faded in the 1960s and why it is starting to regain...
Other
Catholic Encyclopedia: Ecclesiastical Music
This site contains much information on Catholic church music and its background. Lots of reading but great content and great resource material.
Other
Personal Site: The Missal
A nice description of the Catholic Mass as it was practiced during the Medieval period in Europe. The central event of the Mass was the Eucharist. The "Missal" refers to the complete service book for the mass.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: "Missa Solemnis,' a Divine Bit of Beethoven
Is it true that this piece is the "greatest piece never heard". Learn about this piece of Beethoven's genius that has been left behind.
Hanover College
Hanover College: Canons and Decrees of Council of Trent
The complete text of "The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent." Great primary source material.