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Lost Empires of Asia and Russia
Students view a video on the Russian Revolution of 1917. In this revolution lesson plan, students research from the perspective of peasants or aristocracy and create a presentation promoting their side. Students refute each others...
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The Eerie Canal
Learners discover bodies of water in the United States by investigating the Eerie Canal. In this U.S. Geography lesson, students discuss Lake Eerie and the canal that was built in order to transport goods. Learners research...
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The Other Drug War
Students develop critical thinking skills as they construct arguments for one of the three debates described in the activity on "The Other Drug War."
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Enlightening Explorations, Part II
Sixth graders review their results from the previous experiments. After viewing a kaleidoscope, they make their own pattern on paper and describe the role of light. To end the lesson, they examine light being relfected and refracted and...
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Black and White Design
Students are introduced to the four different types of lines. After explaining the basic elements of design, they create their own artwork using white paper and black ink incorporating the different types of lines. To end the lesson,...
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Greeting Card
Students review a presentation to introduce them to correct presentation styles for this activity. Individually, they choose a colored card stock to create their greeting cards and use block lettering after a demonstration on how to...
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History of the American Family
Students discover the history of the American family and the affects of immigration. In addition, they examine the contributions of minority families to American culture. In groups, students explore the pros and cons of dual-income...
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Social Studies: Positive Guidance
Students discover the meaning of discipline in this teacher preparation lesson. In addition, they investigate why children misbehave and evaluate solutions to the problem. Next, students explore discipline methods that are acceptable...
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Desktop Publishing. - Quark XPress 3: Certificate
Pupils continue to practice with QuarkXPress, a desktop publishing program. Individually, they create their own certificates along with an original border, text and check boxes. To end the lesson, they complete a single sheet flyer to...
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Desktop Publishing. - Quark XPress 4: Video Box
Learners continue to use the desktop publishing program, QuarkXPress. Individually, they discover how to layout an oversized document. To end the instructional activity, they use odd shaped pieces to create a box for a videotape and...
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American Contemporary
Young scholars are introduced to the American Contemporary period in design. As a class, they examine the various types of design techniques used in this period by watching a PowerPoint presentation. To end the lesson, they sketch...
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Ancient Cultures - Greek
Students examine the culture of the Greek with a focus on how they decorated their homes. As a class, they watch a PowerPoint presentation and complete an outline. To end the lesson, they draw their own sketch of a Greek chair using...
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Clothing Color Wheel
High schoolers are introduced to the primary, secondary and tertiary colors. Individually, they place the colors into the correct sequence and create their own color wheel. To end the lesson, they share their color wheel with the class...
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Comunication
Students are introduced to the proper way to communicate in different situtations. In groups, they identify destructive and constructive methods of communication in dialogues. To end the lesson, they practice role-playing in scenerios...
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Destructive/Constructive Communication
Students are introduced to the characteristics of destructive and constructive communication. In groups, they send I-messages to other groups of examples of each. To end the lesson plan, they participate in role-play activities to...
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Gathering Weather Information
Young scholars watch a video of a recent weather disaster. Using the internet, they work together to examine the weather forecast for tomorrow and next week and discuss why it is important to know the weather. In groups, they use...