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  • MAPS

    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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    Who Are My Representatives?

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

    Subjects
    U.S. Government
    U.S. Elections
    Government and Civics
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    State Scavenger Hunt

    Students use reference materials to gather information about the United States.

    Subjects
    Library Resources
    Language Arts and Writing
    U.S. States
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    Fantasy Vacation

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

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Explorers' Voyages and Travel
    Geography
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  • Ancient Egypt: The Age of the Pharaohs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

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    Ancient Egypt: The Age of the Pharaohs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

    Introduce the defining characteristics of ancient Egypt, including pharaohs and pyramids, with these PowerPoint…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Ancient History
    Ancient Egypt
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  • Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

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    Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

    Give students a general introduction to the beginnings of the modern Olympic Games with these PowerPoint slides. Visit…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Ancient Greece
    Olympic Games
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  • REFERENCE

    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…

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    African-American History
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    Inaugural Poetry

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

    Subjects
    Reading Comprehension
    Literature
    Poetry
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  • MAPS

    Chart Columbus's Voyages

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

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Map
    Australia and New Zealand
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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…

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
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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…

    Subjects
    Music
    Multicultural Music
    Music National Content Standard 1
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    Social Studies Readers Theater

    To use Readers Theater with social studies, students read an historical novel, then select one part of it to script.…

    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature
    Literary Drama
    Social Studies and History
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  • Presidents' Day Unit Cover

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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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    Language Arts and Writing
    Social Studies and History
    Science
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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…

    Subjects:
    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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    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…

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Colonial America
    Pilgrims
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1

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

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Geography
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  • GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

    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.…

    Subjects
    Literature
    Shakespeare
    Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics
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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…

    Subjects
    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…

    Subjects
    Vocabulary
    American History/U.S. History
    Language Arts and Writing
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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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  • Instant Expert: Olympic Games

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    Instant Expert: Olympic Games

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

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Olympic Games
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