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Young scholars discover the meaning and symbolism behind the American flag. In this lesson on National symbols, students design a flag for their school, explain the symbolism they used, and distinguish the elements that constitute the US...

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...

Watch the Skies! Duck and Cover! Project Blue Book! Film, as a reflection of historical, cultural, and social issues, are the focus of the final lessons in a film unit that uses primary source documents and Robert Wise's 1951 version of...

Students explore the Ancient Olympics  In this ancient Olympics instructional activity, students conduct research on several ancient Greek topics that pertain to the Olympics.  Students then compare those athletes to the athletes of today.

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. They also use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Finally, students practice responsible...

Students, after researching information about the branch of government that is centered in the United States, create an accurate three-dimensional replica of a portion of the United States White House. They assess the building's history,...

Students participate in a living museum project. In this living museum project, students determine their place in the world and make a museum exhibit about themselves. They include photographs and personal artifacts. They sequence events...

Students write their thoughts and feelings about Thanksgiving. In this writing lesson, students are given a different topic to write about each day involving Thanksgiving. Students also illustrate their writing.

Young scholars brainstorm the different types of shows one would wear in different conditions or countries. Individually, they choose one place for a focus and design the proper shoes to wear. To end the instructional activity, they make...

Young scholars investigate the images used for the Canadian Flag and focus upon the maple leaf. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students collect maple leaves and then trace them onto paper as prints. Then they color...