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  • What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here?

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    What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here?

    In the first lesson from the Beyond Blame curriculum, students will learn about the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on…

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    Social Studies and History
    Culture and Diversity
    Diversity
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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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    Is It Constitutional?

    Students read constitutional amendments and use the information to evaluate laws and actions.

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Government
    U.S. Constitution
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    Describing Drum Beats in Native American Music

    Work with students to perform a Native American song and dance, Owl Dance. Allow them to describe and analyze the drum…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Israeli Children's Songs

    Have students in grades 1-3 sing and compare Israeli and American songs.

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    Social Studies and History
    Multicultural Music
    Culture and Diversity
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    Introduction to the Panpipe

    Use a lesson that introduces the history of Peruvian and Bolivian panpipes and presents instructions for creating and…

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    Social Studies and History
    Historic Wars and Military Action
    World War I (1914-1918)
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  • "The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention

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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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    Calypso, Calypso and Silver Moon Boat

    Students will sing folk songs from different ethnic origins, using stylistically appropriate articulation.

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    Social Studies and History
    Artists
    Science
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  • Instant Expert: Medieval Life

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    Instant Expert: Medieval Life

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

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    Social Studies and History
    European History
    Middle Ages
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  • Writing Biographies: Celebrate Aboriginals

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    Writing Biographies: Celebrate Aboriginals

    Pupils will select a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island origin and complete a KWL chart as they explore and…

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    Social Studies and History
    Australian History
    Culture and Diversity
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    Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom

    Help your students understand the process of electing officials and the power of the vote by holding a mock election. …

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    Social Studies and History
    Government and Civics
    U.S. Elections
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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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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
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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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    Social Studies and History
    Scientists
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    A Family Tree Vocabulary

    Use this vocabulary list with the lesson Train to Somewhere.

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    Vocabulary
    Families
    Language Arts and Writing
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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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  • Understanding Symbols: Empowering or Offensive

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    Understanding Symbols: Empowering or Offensive

    The use of symbols, like the Confederate Flag, can either empower an individual or offend them. In this lesson students…

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    Social Studies and History
    Culture and Diversity
    Peace
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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
    Arts and Crafts
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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
    Arts and Crafts
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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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    Social Studies and History
    World History
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    Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7)

    Students will be able to identify the reasons the Pilgrims came to the North America.

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    Social Studies and History
    Colonial America
    Pilgrims
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    Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (lesson 6 of 7)

    After the challenging first winter of 1620, the Pilgrims made great progress in settling Plymouth. This lesson will take…

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    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Colonial America
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