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Emotions in Motion
Students use dance as a form of communication. In this meanings of dance instructional activity, students create dances to communicate a variety of emotions.
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Imperialism in Africa
Learners study imperialism in Africa. For this Imperialism lesson, students consider how democratic revolutions around the world led to imperialism in Africa.
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Holiday Homework: Global Studies
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted 8 chapters in their textbooks and then respond to 34 short answer questions about the French Revolution and Imperialism.
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Pop Quiz
For this geography skills practice worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about world population statistics.
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Che Guevara
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Che Guevara and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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A Sample of What?
Students are introduced to the connection between women and the textile industry. Using primary source documents, they complete a handout on how gender roles have changed over the years. They examine a sampler which is connected to the...
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Crossword Puzzle
In this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by different solving clues. For example, "Term used to describe a broad range of cultural differences."
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When This World Was New
Second graders participate in a guided reading activity and read about and immigrant family. In this guided reading lesson plan, 2nd graders answer questions that focus on their new homeland. Students write a response to literature.
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Rhythm Sticks
Music and dance appreciation are important to the education of children to help them appreciate the cultures that make up our society. Rhythm sticks teach kids artistic perception of rhythm in music and how to move their bodies and tap...
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Cyber Vacation
Students will look up information concerning their destination. The information should include their destination; the monetary system of the country; cost of hotels; airplane fares, etc. They look at ways to improve o searches as a...
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What are Brazil's Natural Resources?
Young scholars appreciate the gifts of natural resources on our planet and foster ways to protect them. They develop an awareness of the natural resources that are found in Brazil and use the Internet to research Brazil's resources.
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World Education Statistics
High schoolers use a spreadsheet from The Digest of Education Statistics and convert the statistics to percentages, and create a chart of their new data. Students discuss their findings about the disparities in educational spending among...
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World History/Current Events Activity
Students define the term terrorist, and examine how terrorist methods are used to promote fear and endanger the lives of innocent individuals. They analyze why President Bush has declared war on terrorism, and write essays on terrorism.
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The Talking Earth: a Research Lesson
Fifth graders read the book, "The Talking Earth" and research an animal that is found in the Everglades.
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Contemporary Immigration Lesson Plan
Students research contemporary immigrations of Africans to the United States. They investigate the laws and regulations of immigration and the impact of immigration on the nation.
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Present Progressive
Students use the present progressive to describe what they're doing at a specific moment in time.
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Rich and Poor Dictation
In this rich and poor dictation worksheet, students listen to a text about terminology used to describle rich and poor in our world today.
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Radical Raptors
Students are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. They discuss their positive and negative experiences with raptors and...
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Early Christian St Columba
In this St. Columba worksheet, students read about the St. Columba, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and write about a voyage. Students complete 4 activities.
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Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Roosevelt Corollary and Latin America
See how the Roosevelt Corollary expanded on the Monroe Doctrine and allowed for intervention in Latin American affairs.
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Spanish Abroad, Inc.
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Growing Coffee in Latin America
Describes the history of coffee production, where it is grown, and efforts by Fair Trade to help coffee farmers make a decent income.
PBS
Pbs News Hours: Q&a: Calderon Visits u.s. With Security, Immigration in Mind
Shannon O'Neil, Latin American studies fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. answers questions posed by PBS about Mexico's President Felipe Calderon's visit to the United States. The Q & A covers a range of issues from...