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    Fantasy Vacation

    Students do independent research about a vacation spot and then create a travel brochure describing this location.

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    Explorers' Voyages and Travel
    Geography
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    Borrowed Words Game

    Discover a game that will help students learn the origins of some words in the English language.

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    Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean

    In conjunction with a historical study of slavery, students will learn about triangular trade and use maps and a website…

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    Social Studies and History
    Explorers' Voyages and Travel
    Pilgrims
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    Inventions Plus

    Students use an online resource to view and learn about inventions, both accidental ones and ones created to solve a…

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    Inventions
    Social Studies and History
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    Appalachian Riddle Song

    Capture your students' attention with this lesson focusing on "The Riddle Song" to show the pentatonic scale and…

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    Music
    Multicultural Music
    Music National Content Standard 1
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    Influencing Others in Our World

    Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who have positively…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    African-American History
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    The Underground Railroad

    Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for slaves in the 1850s. This is…

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    African-American History
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    What Can We Learn About Character from the Presidents of the United States?

    President’s Day is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the presidents of the United States of America,…

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    Social Studies and History
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    Life on the Prairie

    Prairie life in the 1800s will come alive for students as they visit historical websites with photographs and…

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    Vocabulary
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    If I Were the President Writing Activity

    Create a class book on what your students would do if they were president. This printable activity includes a materials…

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Presidency
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    History of Automobiles

    In this lesson, students will do independent research to learn more about the invention of the automobile and assembly…

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Inventions
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    Paper Weavings

    Students learn to make weavings out of paper or cloth to mimic the activities of women from Colonial times. This is a…

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    Social Studies and History
    Colonial America
    Pilgrims
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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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  • ACTIVITIES

    The Race of Toad and Deer

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

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    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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    Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

    Create a memorable storytelling unit for your class with the help of this teacher's guide.

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    Literature
    Creative Writing
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    Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7)

    Present this lesson plan to help students understand the hardships endured by the Pilgrims and crew during their voyage…

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Pilgrims
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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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    Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 33

    Week 33: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

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    Marie Curie's Discovery -- Vocabulary

    A list of vocabulary words related to Marie Curie and her discoveries; for use with the Marie Curie's Discovery lesson.

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    Scientists
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    A Family Tree Vocabulary

    Use this vocabulary list with the lesson Train to Somewhere.

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    Families
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    A Family Tree Checklist

    Use this checklist for assessment with the lesson Train to Somewhere.

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    Families
    Community and Ways of Life
    Social Studies and History
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    Hands & Feet Reindeer Heads

    Students create reindeer heads by tracing their hands and feet. This arts & crafts activity makes a fun classroom…

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    Religion and Philosophy
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    Hands-On Christmas Tree or Wreath

    Students create a beautiful display with cutouts of their hands. This is a fun arts & crafts activity for Christmas.…

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    Religion and Philosophy
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    Women and World War II

    Focus on the changes that occurred for women during World War II by presenting this lesson.

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    World History
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