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Debt Slavery and Children in India, A Case Study

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the child labor situation in India. Using the internet, they research the conditions these students work under and how they are part of the debt slavery system. They read the Human Rights Watch and determine if this is...
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Suicide and Depression

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research suicide and depression in teens. They are given an essential research question then create focus questions of their own before conducting their research. Using the Internet, they find answers to their questions...
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Website Design Using HTML Code

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in an activity to discover vocabulary necessary for website design. They observe a demonstration of website design using HTML code and then design two simple web pages with specific criteria. The final project allows...
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Youth Voices: Fair Access to Resources and Quality of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student delegates conduct "United Nations" style session in which they are challenged to develop resolution or resolutions that address how to feed growing population, taking into consideration quality of life and impact on environment.
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Contemporary Immigration

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze the patterns and waves of immigrants that have come to the United States from 1850 to 2000. They participate in a class discussion about immigration, and in small groups conduct research analyzing and evaluating...
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Symbols from History: Mesopotamia Today

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the various symbols different nations use to represent themselves. As a class, they discuss the recent events in Iraq and identify the needs of its people. They use print resources to research various...
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Compare and Contrast Culture

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast the cultures of American culture with that of the other cultures of North America. Using traditional and Internet research, 5th graders gather data on one element of culture for comparison. Data...
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Impact of Exotic Species on Lake Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the effect of foreign species on various habitats. In groups, they identify the population dynamics of the zebra mussel. They calculate averages and graph data from Seneca Lake in New York. They develop hypothesis...
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The Desert Biome

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners create a visual presentation of the characteristics of a biome. Working in small groups, students use traditional and online resources to gather data concerning biomes. Learners use their information to create a bulletin board...
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Classroom Items: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 4th - 7th
In this word puzzle worksheet, students use the 16 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining items used in the classroom.
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Women's History

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students research famous women in history. In this Women's History month lesson, students choose one historical woman to research and use biographies and websites to gather information. Students complete an included research outline and...
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Ray Charles

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners read the book Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis. For this biography lesson, students read about the life of Ray Charles. Learners answer pre-reading questions about senses, strengths, and weaknesses they have. The lesson...
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Graphing Linear Equations with Calculator

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph lines using the calculator. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines of equations in the form y=mx+b. They input equations into the TI Calculator and graph using the slope and intercept. They analyze the graph for...
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Articles Worksheet

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this articles worksheet, students fill in the blanks using the appropriate articles in the sentences given. Students fill in 18 blanks in the sentences.
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Character Education

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this kindness worksheet, students have many sheets to fill out such as shopping lists, kindness web, kindness graph, and much more. Students complete 71 pages in the curriculum guide.
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Mazes and Labyrinths

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils evaluate directions by participating in a maze activity. In this labyrinth activity, students identify the history of mazes and labyrinths and utilize Google Earth to examine real life mazes. Pupils create their own mazes...
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How Much is that Doggy in the Window?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use Internet resources to explore information associated with owning a dog. They participate in an on-line scavenger hunt to expand their knowledge of pet ownership.
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CHARTING THE COURSE

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students uses atlases, maps, and Web resources to determine the distance, driving time, and amount of money they need to make the trip (estimates should include hotel/motel stays, meals, and souvenirs).
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Current Events Research

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students look for news stories on the Web that highlight some of the prominent issues in modern American history they outlined in Lesson One. They see the connection between historical issues and current events.
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Current Events Research

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students monitor current events using on-line and traditional resources. They explore issues such as what trends they see developing in specific news issues over time and how different news stories might be interrelated.
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Molly's Pilgrim

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize and discuss multi-ethnic nature of America's citizens through a variety of activities.
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Secret 'Lives'

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners read an online article in preparation for researching a period in history and interviewing someone who lived during that time. They investigate how they have participated in history.
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Working With Tenses

For Students 5th - 7th
In this verb tenses worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the most appropriate tense. There are 15 sentences to complete on this page.
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Eating to Win

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine human health by completing a sports nutrition worksheet. In this eating habits lesson, students discuss the importance of a balanced diet and proper feeding times when competing in physical activities. Students complete...