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Lesson Plans - By Grade Level

Political Cartoons

Objective: Students will be able to
• identify a political cartoon
• explain what they are used for
• how the illustrator goes about getting across his/her message
Model:
1. Begin by explaining to the class what a political cartoon is and remind them of some of the political cartoons you may have already shown them
2. Next, place a current

Conflict in the Middle East

Objectives:
• The students will formulate questions that can be answered by historical study and research and be able to determine the credibility and bias of primary and secondary sources.
• The students will describe current (Middle East) events using information from various sources including the internet, books, magazines, maps, etc.
• The students will analyze how these

Pin Guard

nerf soccer balls, ten plastic bowling pins-weighted, gym floor
LESSON_CONTENT: two teams of 5-8 players are best, can’t cross the center line when throwing, try to knock down the five pins on the other side, can’t purposely throw at players but players can guard the pins, if a player catches a ball without dropping it then

Class Newspaper

Objective: Students will learn how to write birth announcements. This activity will sharpen students’ summarizing and research skills.
Students will create imaginary birth announcements. They will research the births of famous people and write their birth announcements. After completing notes and research, each student will write a draft of his or her announcement on webpage. Each

Class Newspaper

Objective: Students will create their own newspaper ads.
Students should look through magazines and newspapers to find ads they find interesting. Ask them, “What sorts of ads appeal to you the most?” While they are researching the ads, write a list of persuasive marketing words on the board (discount, new, improved, more, light, environmentally safe, great