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In this printable computer lesson and activity on National Parks, students develop their Internet research skills. Then…

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Geography

Social Studies and History

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Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights

Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Tlingit Indians of the Pacific Northwest

Students learn about the Tlingit Indians of the Pacific Northwest and their special relationship with the natural…

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Culture and Diversity

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Make a Map Jigsaw Puzzle

Students will review U.S. geography as they create jigsaw puzzles from a printable map. Use this jigsaw puzzle game to…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Geography

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Hour of Code: Code an Animation for Women's History Month!

A fun (and funny) coding project for Women's History Month...if your students know their memes! This Hour of Code…

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Social Studies and History

Women's Rights

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Shadow of a Bull

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

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Literature

Folk Tales

Reading and Literature

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Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure

Complete, step-by-step guide to holding a Lincoln-Douglas style debate! The debates between Abraham Lincoln and…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit

This three-lesson unit will help middle and secondary students to cope with, understand, and move beyond the September…

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Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Diversity

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An Honest Cigarette Ad?

Increase student awareness of media manipulations in advertising for cigarettes as they create their own honest ads.

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Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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Picasso's Guernica

Students will examine the painting, Guernica, by Picasso. They will learn about the events which inspired the artist.

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Social Studies and History

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

Multicultural Music

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The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights

Compare two declarations for personal rights and have students write their own. This is a great resource to use during…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Historical Documents

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Left-Handers Are All Right

Students use a web resource to explore the perspective of left-handed people coping in a right-handed society. They…

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Science

Human Body and Anatomy

Human Biology

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Great Mail Race Survey

Students create a survey to use in the Great Mail Race as a way of learning more about the United States.

Subjects

U.S. States

Geography

American History/U.S. History

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"Garifalia": Greek Folk Song & Dance

Familiarize your students with "Garifalia," a Greek folk song and dance, using this detailed lesson plan.

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Social Studies and History

Europe

Music History

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African-American Gospel Music

Introduce Gospel music while explaining lyrical meaning and cultural values. This is an excellent music lesson to use…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Music Appreciation

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Instant Expert: Inventions

Become an instant expert on inventions. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce…

Subjects:

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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Instant Expert: Castles

Become an instant expert on castles. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key…

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Social Studies and History

Middle Ages

Community and Ways of Life

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Explorers of North America Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce famous explorers of North America and their travels with these PowerPoint slides.Visit our DK Instant Expert…

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Social Studies and History

Explorers

North America

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The Medieval Castle Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a big picture overview of medieval castles with these PowerPoint slides. Students will learn the purpose…

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Social Studies and History

Middle Ages

Historic Buildings and Sites

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Native American Lesson Plan for Kindergarten - Thanksgiving - Bioneers

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Native American Thanksgiving Story for Kindergarten

Introduce Native American culture by exploring the story of the first Thanksgiving with this interactive lesson…

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Social Studies and History

Native Americans

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"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention

Recognize what the "Great Compromise" accomplished, including how it helped give birth to the U.S. Constitution.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Constitutional History

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The Great Flu Epidemic of 1918

Learn more about the flu epidemic that killed more Americans than all wars of the twentieth century combined.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Illness and Diseases

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Life in Suburbia

Students use websites from communities across the United States to study and compare suburbs.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Historic Buildings and Sites

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Marie Curie's Discovery

Students learn about Marie Curie's research and amazing discoveries that led to the Nobel Prize in physics.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Scientists

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