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Radical Raptors

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Young scholars 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. Students discuss how raptors and humans can benefit each...
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A Meeting of World Leaders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study some of the background, motivation, and philosophy that shapes political strategies proposed by world leaders to address the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. They determine that there is a complexity of issues and viewpoints...
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Images of Our Changing Earth

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and explain that remote sensing can detect changes on the Earth's surface that occur over time, and name at least three: urbanization, deforestation, and succession. They select a global change issue to investigate and...
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Medieval Law and Order (Lower)

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Medieval Law and Order activity, students read and see visuals of the different types of punishments given to people who committed crimes. Students then answer three questions about what they read.
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Worksheet 1. Reading: Giant Pandas

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a passage about giant pandas. They then answer the 8 true/false questions using the information they just read.
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Worksheet 4. Vocabulary Practice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners complete each sentence with the correct word from the word pool at the top of the page. There are 10 questions on this page.
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Donner Online

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a simulation of the Donner Party in order to learn more about this episode in history. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders take on a role which dictates their group job; each role was assigned to...
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Our Global Community

For Teachers 1st
First graders experience literature which shows how communities live around the world. In this global community lesson, 1st graders read books such as Whoever You Are, by Mem Fox and create a work of art based on their feelings about the...
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Memorial Day Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
In this holiday learning exercise, students locate 20 words related to Memorial Day in a word search puzzle. They find words such as soldier, fireworks, freedom, and hero.
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Main Causes of World War Two

For Students 7th - 12th
For this causes of World War II study guide worksheet, students discover details regarding this time period in world history. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.
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We Are One World

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine discrimination, prejudice, and bias in the world. In this tolerance lesson, students research examples of prejudice in different countries. They then identify the Core Democratic Values in song lyrics. Learners locate on...
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What is Sacrifice?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the Aztec culture. In this world cultures lesson, students examine the concept of sacrifice and discuss when sacrifice is justified versus unnecessary. Students come up with a personal way to make a justified sacrifice.
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Famous Firsts Crossword

For Teachers 5th - 7th
For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 clues about famous firsts for Black history. Students use the words in the word bank to complete the puzzle.
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What is Sacrifice?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore different forms of sacrifice.  For this World History lesson, 7th graders determine the reasons why people make sacrifices.  Students write a personal goal to make a small sacrifice. 
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Match Prefixes/Suffixes 8

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match 5 words to the appropriate 5 suffixes or prefixes. Students may submit their answers to be checked.
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Norman Borlaug, Hunger Fighter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study Norman Borlaug. In this reading and math instructional activity, students research Norman Borlaug's work and write a narrative interview with Borlaug. Middle schoolers complete a variety of activities...
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Adjectives: Adverb, Noun, and Verb Forms

For Students 5th - 7th
For this adjectives worksheet, learners give the adverb, noun, and verb forms for the adjective given.
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The Music and Message of Lauryn Hill

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the music of artist Lauryn Hill and analyze the way she uses her music in a socially responsible manner. In this music artist lesson, students read the lyrics to Hill's songs and listen to some example songs. Students...
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Science Fiction

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write a science fiction story.  In this science fiction lesson, students read selections of science fiction and compare them to supernatural stories from the Bible.  Students identify themes and discuss elements that...
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Day Six: Bible A Tribute to the One True God - Athens

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the Bible to understand the importance of impacting another's life and being able to walk in their shoes. In this Bible study lesson plan students role play and discuss Acts from the Bible.
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Vietnam Trade Pact

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore world trade issues. In this economics lesson, students read "Opening Doors to Vietnam," and discuss the trade negotiations between Vietnam and the Untied States. Students conduct further research on the topic and...
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Abuela's Weave Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners read and response to the book, Abuela's Weave. In this African-American literature lesson, students discuss pre-reading questions, that focus on family traditions and make predictions about the text. Learners read the text and...
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All Quiet on the Western Front: Quotes (What was Said) Quiz

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on quotations from All Quiet on the Western Front. Students may submit their answers to be scored on...
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Treaty of Holston

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Native American history worksheet, young scholars respond to 11 short answer questions about the Treaty of Holston and Cherokee land.