Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Year of the Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Cinderella Stories to Study Venn Diagrams

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders read Cinderella stories and complete graphic organizers for the various versions. In this story analysis lesson plan, 7th graders read versions of the story Cinderella. Students organize the story's information using a...
Lesson Plan
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Kansas in the Movies, the Cold War Period

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students are instructed using a cross curricular type of lesson. The time period that they focus upon is the founding of the Soviet Union as a superpower in the world after WWII. The rise of communism is also taken into consideration.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Recognizing Trade Definitions and Concepts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners differentiate between imports and exports and examine data related to international trade. They view and discuss a PowerPoint presentation about international trade, define key vocabulary terms, answer discussion questions, and...
Lesson Plan
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The Trash We Pass

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a study of trash and how it is disposed of in the environment. They also research the impact of recycling and its effects upon the disposal amounts. Students calculate the advantages of recycling using real world...
Lesson Plan
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National Security

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the Rosenberg spy case during the Cold War. They research and report on a recent or current investigation into espionage by people working for the U.S. government. Students find out what they can from newspapers,...
Lesson Plan
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Digging Detectives

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students demonstrate basic procedures for archeological excavations. They explore an archeological site, students using various archeological methods and techniques to determine some of the aspects of past life and culture.
Handout
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Pentatonic Scale

For Students 4th - 5th
In this music worksheet, students read information about the pentatonic scale and the notes that are included in it. Students discover that the pentatonic scale is typical of Chinese music. There are no questions on the page.
Lesson Plan
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Topic 5: Running the Business

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
Lesson Plan
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Topic 6: Evaluating and Presenting Results

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Pupils construct spreadsheets from raw data. In this spreadsheet construction lesson, students compile data into Microsoft Excel. Pupils familiarize themselves with entering and presenting data in a spreadsheet.
Worksheet
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World Wide Web 3

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research skills worksheet, students use the world wide web to match the web address extension with the country it represents.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dialogue: Languagae Learning

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this dialogue about language learning worksheet, pupils read questions and answers concerning learning various languages.
Interactive
Curated OER

And Your Little Dog Too, My Pretty-Dog Breed Quiz

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about breeds of dogs. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: China

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
AP Comparative Government and Politics learning module on China. Details the history and course of events leading to contemporary China. Module includes comprehensive resources including text, assignments, interactive activities,...
Article
NBC

Nbc News: Massive Quake Kills Nearly 10,000 in China

For Students 9th - 10th
A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China, killing about 10,000 people and trapping huge numbers under concrete, steel and earth. Learn more details in this article.
Website
Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: China's Growing Intolerance of Peaceful Dissent

For Students 9th - 10th
Article of November 27, 2010 relates a litany of recent episodes that highlight China's intolerance of dissent and human rights violations. Article also proposes reasons for this growing intolerance.
Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of China with emphasis on history. Click on any of the tabs above the maps to learn about its geography, flags. symbols, and more.
Website
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

Backgrounder: Nixon's 1972 "Ice Breaking" Visit to China

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses Nixon's 1972 visit to China and its lasting effects. There is a recent article reflecting on a significant historical event. Includes links to information about other presidents and their relationship with China.
Activity
BBC

Bbc: China's New Leaders

For Students 9th - 10th
A massive comprehensive site that is updated regularly with news and analysis focused on the China's new leaders. (12 March 2013)
Website
Other

China Today

For Students 9th - 10th
Students examine facts, figures, and articles about China today. Some topics include cities, art, government, and culture.
Unit Plan
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Comparing the u.s., Soviet Union & China During Ww2

For Students 9th - 10th
Students analyze both quantitative and qualitative forms of information in order to answer compelling questions about the impact of World War II on the military and civilian populations of the United States, the Soviet Union and China.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Makes the Great Wall of China So Extraordinary

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Wall of China is a 13,000-mile dragon of earth and stone that winds its way through the countryside of China. As it turns out, the wall's history is almost as long and serpentine as its structure. Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: My Travel Journal in China: Day 5

For Teachers 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives a first person account of a person's visit to the Forbidden City in China. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary...
Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: China's New President

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article provides an introduction to China's political system, including how leaders are selected.