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The Tulas Race Riots
Young scholars investigate the history of the race riots of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They describe personal experiences related to family and culture in order to make comparisons to the history that is researched. Then students report the...
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November Bell Ringers
All things November in a set of 32 bell ringer ideas to get you through the month. From writing about November to writing about colors and feelings in fall, these bell ringers are fun and allow creative writing practice.
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The History of Mardi Gras
Students gain knowledge about the history, traditions, and culture of Mardi Gras. They then apply the content to make related projects and complete assignments.
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Every Building Tells a Story
Students research heritage and culture. They examine architectural images and Charlottetown architecture. They use spatial concepts and models to interpret and make decisions about the organization, distribution, and interaction of...
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The History of the First Thanksgiving
First graders complete a project about the first Thanksgiving. In this history lesson plan, 1st graders read The Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving, answer comprehension questions, and complete a booklet about the first Thanksgiving.
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Religious and Cultural Festivals of the World
Here are some interesting activities teachers can do with students to teach them about the religious and cultural festivals of the world.
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Create the Habit of Reflective Writing
Developing the habit of reflective writing can help you analyze, organize, and improve your teaching.
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Art as Advocacy for Social Change
“Humanscape No.65” by Melesia Casas and Ester Hernandez’s “Sun Maid Raisins” launch a study of how works of art can advocate for social change. After examining these two works and discussing the human rights issues raised, class members...
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Worksheet for the "National Holidays" Song
If you can find a copy of the song, "National Holidays," you can use this instructional activity with your elementary schoolers. They read the lyrics to the song and answer questions about it. Along the way, they examine the reasons that...
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Some American Holidays
In this online interactive American holidays worksheet, students respond to 14 fill in the blank questions. Students may check their answers with the click of the mouse.
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Singin' Around the Year
Young scholars explore performing arts by singing with their class. In this music appreciation lesson, students collaborate in groups to read and sing songs based on specific holidays such as the Fourth of July or Christmas. Young...
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Calendar Activity
In this calendar worksheet, students complete word problems based on the November calendar given. Students complete 5 word problems.
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Military Uniforms: ESL Reading Comprehension
In this ESL reading comprehension activity, students read a short text that explains the different uniforms in the branches of the U.S. military. Students answer 5 questions and write a short essay response.
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Survivor In The Classroom
Students engage in a lesson which adapts the idea behind Survivor to an outside-of-class project. How many students would survive? students take responsibility for meeting deadlines while strengthening their writing and communication...
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Presidential Trading Cards
Learners research the Internet to collect data about the US Presidents. They use the data that they collect along with available technology to produce trading cards and brochures using keyboarding skills, text boxes, acquiring photos,...
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Good Classroom Management Can Lead to a Great Year
My top techniques for effective classroom management and a great year.
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Atomic Bomb Debate
Students research the decision to end World War II by dropping the atomic bomb. For this world history lesson, students explore information on the atomic bomb and the decision of the tactics to use it. They also watch a video...
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The Gulf War and its Consequences
Students study the historical background of Desert Storm/Desert Shield. They determine that not all Americans were in favor of the Gulf War and examine the Gulf War Syndrome. They discover that another possible cause pertains to...
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Red, White, and Blue Holidays Timeline
Fifth graders create a time line listing six national holidays in chronological order of occurrence. In this historical events lesson, 5th graders research holidays and write a paragraph summarizing each one. They then place each holiday...
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Six Billion and Beyond
Students consider the idea of a world with Six Billion people and subsequent results and ramifications. Then students will gather data regarding the state of these diverse nations and then create a presentation as a culminating activity.
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Memorials and Meaning
Learners explore the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, students collaborate to research the war. They examine Matthew Brady photographs that inspire them to create a memorial to honor those who served in the Civil War.
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People & Trees
Pupils see that people have developed new technologies and new products that increase efficiencies and maximize the productive use of each tree harvested. This instructional activity provides many good ideas across the curriculum to...
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Environmental Destruction in Vietnam
Students watch video clip on Environmental Destruction of Vietnam, select and discuss passages from essay, Resuscitation of the Dead Earth, that emphasize destruction to the land, and write essay on whether United States should have been...