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English Lesson for Grade 11

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders role play a scenario where they have to make a decision. In this english instructional activity, 11th graders interpret graphs. They research about the life of different historical figures.
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Cinco de Mayo Lessons with "La Vida"

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Cinco de Mayo lessons provide a way to teach students about history, art, music, and regional food.
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Evaluating Information Quality: Identifying Useful Information

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine different types of information and evaluate its accuracy. In groups, they research tribal heroes from the present and past. As a class, they identify what they need to look for to determine if the information is...
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The American Presidents (Middle, History)

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders get a firm understanding of the major contributions and defining characteristics of the American Presidents.
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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.
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Line Boogie

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students complete an activity to improve their spatial awareness and loco-motor skills. In this spatial and loco-motor skills instructional activity, students pass a beanbag down the line of students.
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War and Peace

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the Israeli elections for Prime Minister and the potential impact that newly-elected Premier Ehud Barak may have on the peace process in the Middle East.
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Civil Rights Movement in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the Civil Rights movement as a culmination of history and cultural perspectives developed from the Slave Trade and Reconstruction. They identify leading persons and organizations and their personal philosophy to...
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World Awaits Bush Global Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read an online article in order to participate in a discussion and writing activity based on it.
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Whale Rider - Women's Roles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the role of women in Maori society and compare it to women's role in their own society. They compare the roles of women in relation to Paikea's predicament in Whale Rider.
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An Encounter of Former Foes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars examine a timeline on the internet showing the relationship between the American Government and the Nez Perce in the 19th Century. After looking at the timeline and included map, students answer questions.
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Homeless

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore homelessness through the reading of "Homeless" by Anna Quindlen. They discuss their thoughts about homelessness and how they feel about the problem. They complete a reader response sheet.
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Breaking News English: Violence Erupts Across Egypt

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Violence Erupts Across Egypt," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Philippine President Faces Impeachment

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read " Philippine President Faces Impeachment," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Biography: 15 Years and Counting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students witness the evolution of an episode of Biography from inception to final airing. They follow the procedure used for research, editing and producing the final project.
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Self-control

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in a circle game to practice social skills.
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Archaeological "Dig"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine a mummy covered in volcanic ash and deduce facts about the mummy. They deduce how archaeologists are able to learn so much from the remains of those from earlier civilizations.
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Plot! Analyze! Draw your Conclusions!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars download data reported from the Global Sun Temperature Project website. They graph and analyze the data looking for trends and patterns. They prepare a class report with their observations and post it to the website.
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Class Final Report - Global Sun Temperature Project

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students reflect on the data they have analyzed during the Global Sun Temperature Project. They use the project website as a resource for their observations, draft a class report and post it on the Internet.
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Other kinds of groups- part 4 of 5

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners compare and contrast characteristics of groups. Students create graphs using various symbols of different groups. Learners make maps of their neighborhood 'groups'.
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Distinguishing Between the B and P sounds in Initial Positions

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders practice pronouncing B/P sound words correctly in Chinese.
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Things Are Looking Up

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a description of a person in their community. They brainstorm a list of role models and what qualities make a role model. They interview a panel of role models.
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Togo's New President

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils read an article about Togo's new President. They locate Togo on a map. They practice using new vocabulary they find in the story. They also complete worksheets.
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Where Did It Begin?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students work together to research the oldest forms of writing in the world and the materials used to create them. They explore the cultures that used this early form of writing and draw conclusions about why specific symbols were used....