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  • Borrowed Words Game

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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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    Immigration
    Government and Civics
    Social Studies and History
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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…

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Explorers' Voyages and Travel
    Pilgrims
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    Who Are My Representatives?

    Students learn who their state and U.S. representatives are, discuss major political issues, and write letters to…

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    U.S. Government
    U.S. Elections
    Government and Civics
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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…

    Subjects
    Music
    Multicultural Music
    Music National Content Standard 1
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    Inaugural Poetry

    Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the presidential election is…

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    Reading Comprehension
    Literature
    Poetry
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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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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
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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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    Chart Columbus's Voyages

    Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the world.

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    Social Studies and History
    Map
    Australia and New Zealand
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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…

    Subjects
    Inventions
    Social Studies and History
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    Using a Double-Entry Journal with Shakespeare's Hamlet

    Learn how to incorporate journaling in while teaching Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.…

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    Literature
    Shakespeare
    Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics
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    Chinese Percussion Music

    Teach students about Chinese percussion instruments and ensemble performances. Use this music lesson to celebrate Asian…

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Asian History
    Music Styles
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    Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1

    Week 1: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
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  • If I Were President Writing Activity.

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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
    Language Arts and Writing
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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…

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Inventions
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    The Rights of Bike Riders

    Students will write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in reaction to the bicycle helmet safety issue. This is an…

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    U.S. Government
    Safety
    Government and Civics
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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
    American History/U.S. History
    Language Arts and Writing
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    Colonial New England Food & Cooking Lesson

    In this Colonial times lesson, students learn about the methods of preparation and the types of food eaten by the…

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Colonial America
    Food
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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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    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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    "Garifalia": Greek Folk Song & Dance

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

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Europe
    Music History
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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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    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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    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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  • Researching Our National Parks

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    Researching Our National Parks

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

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Geography
    Social Studies and History
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