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Write! Social Studies
Interview History's Celebrities
If Benjamin Franklin was alive today, what would you ask him? What would you ask Susan B. Anthony? In this activity, students brainstorm interview questions to ask historical figures then write a fic1
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If Benjamin Franklin was alive today, what would you ask him? What would you ask Susan B. Anthony? In this activity, students brainstorm interview questions to ask historical figures then write a fictitious interview with the character and share it with teammates.
Portraits of Character
The Good Samaritan - Joseph Polichio
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Joseph Polichio saves a man from a beating. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Explain why you think no one wanted to stop the fight.” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Think of a time when you, or someone you know, were a Good Samaritan. Think about the experience and the outcome.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Write! Science
A New Invention
Asking students to invent something elicits divergent, creative thinking and involves numerous learning modalities. In short, it is an ideal project. In this activity, students come up with an invent1
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Asking students to invent something elicits divergent, creative thinking and involves numerous learning modalities. In short, it is an ideal project. In this activity, students come up with an invention, then share their inventions with teammates.
Write! Math
Math Masterpieces
Many math concepts can be found in art: patterns, symmetry, shapes, spatial relations. Art can also be used to illustrate math concepts. In this activity, students develop their visual/spatial intell1
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Many math concepts can be found in art: patterns, symmetry, shapes, spatial relations. Art can also be used to illustrate math concepts. In this activity, students develop their visual/spatial intelligence as they create math art to represent the math concept.
Write! Social Studies
Re-inventing the Government
In order to vote, we must register well in advance, take time out of our schedule to go to an authorized location, stand in line, provide proper identification, wait for our name to be located, and t1
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In order to vote, we must register well in advance, take time out of our schedule to go to an authorized location, stand in line, provide proper identification, wait for our name to be located, and then we can actually vote. Why can’t we just... In this activity, students re-invent the government, or at least a part of the government.
Write! Social Studies
Compare and Contrast
Social Studies is loaded with great topics to compare and contrast. Students can compare and contrast historical events, historical figures, parties, laws and much more. By comparing and contrasting,1
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Social Studies is loaded with great topics to compare and contrast. Students can compare and contrast historical events, historical figures, parties, laws and much more. By comparing and contrasting, students learn about the details of topics being studied and develop strong analytical skills. In this activity, students brainstorm how two things are similar and different and write compare and contrast essays on the topic.
Write! Science
Science or Fiction?
For many centuries and in many cultures, people have used questionable medical practices including using leeches, herbs, animal extracts and even dirt. For years, alchemists mixed metals to come up w1
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For many centuries and in many cultures, people have used questionable medical practices including using leeches, herbs, animal extracts and even dirt. For years, alchemists mixed metals to come up with gold. Astrologists attribute numerous phenomena to the cosmos. Are these practices science or fictions? In this activity, students explore the scientific basis for such practices.
Portraits of Character
Defying Fear—Samantha Smith
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Samantha Smith pens a letter to Andropov. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Do you think it is unusual for a 10-year-old girl to think about world matters? Explain.” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Think of a local or world situation that concerns you. Then think of a leader you would like to write to about this situation. Finally, draft a letter to this person and share your concerns about this issue.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Write! Social Studies
The Me Map
In this activity, students mark on a map of the world where they and their ancestors came from. Students write about their cultural background and share it with teammates. This activity promotes appr1
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In this activity, students mark on a map of the world where they and their ancestors came from. Students write about their cultural background and share it with teammates. This activity promotes appreciation of cultural diversity, geography knowledge and makes the content more personally relevant.
Write! Social Studies
Comical History
Comic strips are usually composed of several cells, each illustrating a step in a sequence of events. In this activity, students work in teams to create a comic strip illustrating the sequence of a h1
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Comic strips are usually composed of several cells, each illustrating a step in a sequence of events. In this activity, students work in teams to create a comic strip illustrating the sequence of a historical event.