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The Civil War

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the events of the Civil War. Using the internet, they research one aspect of the war of interest to them. In groups, they create a hyperstudio stack which they present to their classmates showing the information they...
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The Nationalism Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use the internet to research the development of the Canadian flag. In groups, they discuss the idea of a community that can be changed based on its members ideas. They work together to create a new design for the...
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Boys' Attitudes To Work

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the notion of what are students' images of manliness. Students test what represents success for students through a survey. Students ponder the issue can doing school work help you be manly.
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- Making Metaphors with Munchies

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners brainstorm independently first, then ask their best friend on the team, or seat partners, depending on the year & student mix, to add to their list of personal characteristics and/or to name three words they think of...
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Pre-AP Strategies for French Language and Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Build vocabulary, fluency and confidence in your French speakers by having them participate in some of these engaging activities. Several suggestions are given, but you will have to design the actual lesson yourself.
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Fact V. Opinion

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use statements out of newpapers to distinguish between facts and opinions. They discuss these differences as well.
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To Be Or Not To Be

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read the poem "To the Little Polish Boy Standing With His Arms Up." They discuss the poem. Students define the term "prejudice." They comapre and contrast the boy in the poster with the author of the poem, Peter Fischl....
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Africa Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the AIDS crisis in Africa. In this global studies lesson, students watch "Medical Crisis in Africa," and read articles about AIDS in Africa. Students then research the topic and create awareness posters.
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The Three Bad Little Pigs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and interpret conflicting primary sources.
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Get Everyone Reading and Talking About Books

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
You can promote the love of reading with creative projects.
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Reading and Sketching Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this graphs worksheet, high schoolers answer 15 multistep questions about graphs.  Students determine distance traveled, time, velocity, and create scenarios to fit the graph.
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Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore area around schoolyard by participating in scavenger hunt, examine things that live there, such as noxious weeds, develop observation skills by using five senses, and find and identify ten to fifteen local, natural objects.
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Baseball Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read "Casey at the Bat" and then use individual player statistics (found through internet research)to determine if their players could be considered baseball "heroes". They must justify their choices for "hero" by creating...
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Making Mittens with The Mitten Book

For Teachers K
Students read and discuss the different animals in The Mitten book and then try to make mittens that are alike.
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Hemingway Hangouts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use printed maps and websites to estimate driving distances and plan routes to Hemingway's home. They visit several locations online and record facts about each location.They calculate, distances, driving time, and other factors.
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Stuff Gods Are Made Of

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine different myths of various cultures around the world. Using artwork, they discuss the artistic designs and develop hypothesize about their importance. They use the internet to research myths they are aware of and share...
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African Art is Alive: Drum, Dance, Storytelling....

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners investigate and experience African culture through various art forms. Students explore the physical and political geographies of Africa through mapping activities. Learners, in groups, prepare presentations about different...
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Class Book: What's Inside?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students make discoveries about eggs and oviparous (egg-laying) animals. Students will have the opportunity to exercise their fine-motor skills by drawing, coloring, and using scissors.
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The Water Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students list the nine places on earth where water is found. They define the terms cycle and water cycle. Students explain how energy from the sun powers the movement of water molecules through the water cycle. They name and describe...
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Lost Worlds

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students, while using the strategy of identifying the main idea and supporting details, explore the three nonfiction selections of the lost worlds of Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains, Great Zimbabwe, and Anasazi. In addition,...
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Numbers In Art

For Teachers K - 3rd
Help develop an awareness of the natural and manufactured environment and relate the subject matter to young learners' lives. The interpretation of the meaning of art is reinforced and its application to self and other audiences is...
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Transportation in Indiana

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate Indiana transportation. For this transportation lesson students discover early forms of transportation such as railroads, rivers, boats, and roads. Students compare and contrast...
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Civil War Telecollaborative Newspaper

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders produce Civil War newspapers.
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Kwanzaa Language Arts: The Tambiko

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read or hear about famous African Americans to learn about the ways in which they exemplify one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.