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Lesson Plans - 7th Grade

Freedom Fighters

Students will compare two speeches or writings from Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King.

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Clothesline Timeline

Students create a clothesline timeline depicting events in the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Evaluating Web Sites for Bias

Students use a checklist to evaluate Web content about Martin Luther King Jr. for bias.

Water-Awareness Portfolio

The participation and completion of a global water crisis or water-awareness portfolio will give students
access to knowledge and awareness of current water conditions in developing nations, an increased
awareness of the need for conservation practices and the value of water as a shared global resource.

Water Conservation

* Identify sources of fresh water available for consumption
* Understand the need for water conservation due to the limited fresh water supply
* Explore strategies for conserving water at home
* Compare the benefits and drawbacks of using different water management techniques, particularly dams