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Taiwan Lessons
Links for student research
Links for additional lessons
Links for student research
- Taiwan’s tourism site with lots of info on travel, attractions, and the culture
- A wonderful collection of maps from wikimedia
- An overview of the major festivals in Taiwan
- An introduction to Taiwan’s aboriginal tribes
- Taiwan’s English language newspaper
- A nice introduction to Taiwanese cuisine
- An interview with the author of a book on Taiwanese food with a recipe for the scrumptious Beef Noodles Soup
- (Advanced) A nice overview of Taiwan’s complicated history
- (Advanced) A nice website discussing all issues related to Taiwan
Links for additional lessons
- Chinese-learning platform for kids including crafts, activities and cartoons
- (Advanced) A look at the creation of Taiwan following the Chinese revolution (You can sign up for a free trial from study.com to access the lesson.)
- A collection of fun and informative activities and resources on Taiwan from Kid World Citizen
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (Word format)
1-0 Wordlist and exercises for the first half of the book
1 file(s) 191.63 KB1-1 Fill it in (Fill in the blank with the correct word)
1 file(s) 124.04 KB1-3 In Other Words (Rewrite Sentences Using Target Vocabulary)
1 file(s) 113.39 KB1-3 Prove It ~ Finding proof from the text to determine if statements are true or false
1 file(s) 107.70 KB1-4 Choose Wisely (Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary)
1 file(s) 151.07 KB2-0 Wordlist and exercises for the second half of the book
1 file(s) 198.85 KB2-1 Fill it in (Fill in the blank with the correct word)
1 file(s) 145.21 KB2-3 In Other Words (Rewrite sentences using target vocabulary)
1 file(s) 115.01 KB2-4 Choose Wisely (Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary)
1 file(s) 144.03 KB3-1 Crazy Talk (Creative Fill in the Blank Using Both Word Lists)
1 file(s) 152.06 KB3-2 Combo Mambo ~ Challenging lesson of creating new sentences using two target words
1 file(s) 110.63 KBGetting Wordy~Vocabulary (PDF format)
1-1 Fill it in (Fill in the blank with the correct word)
1 file(s) 146.33 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two ~ Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages
1 file(s) 172.09 KB1-3 In Other Words (Rewrite Sentences Using Target Vocabulary)
1 file(s) 159.16 KB1-4 Choose Wisely (Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary)
1 file(s) 175.03 KB2-0 Wordlist and exercises for the second half of the book
1 file(s) 248.96 KB2-1 Fill it in (Fill in the blank with the correct word)
1 file(s) 167.46 KB2-3 In Other Words (Rewrite sentences using target vocabulary)
1 file(s) 154.94 KB2-4 Choose Wisely (Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary)
1 file(s) 198.20 KB3-1 Crazy Talk (Creative Fill in the Blank Using Both Word Lists)
1 file(s) 223.19 KB3-2 Combo Mambo ~ Challenging lesson of creating new sentences using two target words
1 file(s) 181.75 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (Word format)
0-0 Got IT? Finland full reading comprehension TEACHER workbook
1 file(s) 6.57 MB1-1 Are We Clear Part One (Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages)
1 file(s) 137.25 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two ~ Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages
1 file(s) 138.98 KB1-4 Figure It Out Part One ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 181.88 KB1-5 Figure It Out Part Two ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 171.12 KB1-6 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 118.60 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (PDF format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One (Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages)
1 file(s) 175.91 KB1-3 Prove It ~ Finding proof from the text to determine if statements are true or false
1 file(s) 241.59 KB1-4 Figure It Out Part One ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 286.67 KB1-5 Figure It Out Part Two ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 286.23 KB1-6 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 212.10 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (Word format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind ~ Opinion Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 182.01 KB1-2 Spell It Out ~ Informative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 184.80 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down ~ Narrative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 185.30 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity ~ Creative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 20.00 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (PDF format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind ~ Opinion Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 645.65 KB1-2 Spell It Out ~ Informative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 842.03 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down ~ Narrative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 667.63 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity ~ Creative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 499.34 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (Word format)
1-1 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 116.56 KB1-4 Talk the Talk ~ Learn how to speak and write "I love you" in Chinese
1 file(s) 470.83 KB1-8 Odd One Out ~ Finding a creative reason why one object on a list if different
1 file(s) 162.65 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (PDF format)
1-1 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 264.56 KB1-4 Talk the Talk ~ Learn how to speak and write "I love you" in Chinese.
1 file(s) 615.78 KB1-8 Odd One Out ~ Finding a creative reason why one object on a list if different
1 file(s) 349.46 KB
Finland Lessons
Links for student research
Links for additional lessons
Links for student research
- A very nice website with lots of interesting information (and Finland’s official travel site)
- For stronger readers, this is an amazing site for more in depth looks into Finnish culture, news, and history.
- More facts and figures about Finland from National Geographic
- An amazing time lapse video of the Northern Lights from National Geographic
- English language newspaper out of Helsinki
- NASA’s page on the Northern Lights
- Time for Kids has some nice features, like looking at a day in the life of a Finnish kid, and a timeline of Finnish history.
- Amazing maps of all kinds from wikimedia, and an interactive map from google
Links for additional lessons
- A beautiful Aurora Borealis art project using salt and pastels (Grades 4-6)
- Exploring the Aurora through Art and Writing, from the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. Full lessons and teacher’s resources for grades 3-5
- A nice collection of lessons, resources and projects from NASA on the Aurora Borealis and magnetism
- A self-guided lesson on the Northern Lights explaining how they happen and why they change colors
- A collection of lessons on the Aurora Borealis, including video, art, and explanations of the phenomenon
- A collection of fun and informative activities and resources on Finland from Kid World Citizen
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (Word format)
1-3 In Other Words ~ Rewrite sentences using target vocabulary
1 file(s) 108.28 KB1-4 Choose Wisely ~ Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary
1 file(s) 140.33 KB2-0 Wordlist and exercise for the second half of the book
1 file(s) 255.51 KB2-1 Fill it in ~ Fill in the blank with the correct word
1 file(s) 137.34 KB2-3 In Other Words ~ Rewrite sentences using target vocabulary
1 file(s) 108.41 KB2-4 Choose Wisely ~ Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary
1 file(s) 150.55 KB3-1 Crazy Talk ~ Creative Fill-in-the-Blank using both word lists
1 file(s) 136.78 KB3-2 Combo Mambo ~ Challenging lesson of creating new sentences using two target words
1 file(s) 107.35 KBGetting Wordy~Vocabulary (PDF format)
1-0 Wordlist and exercises for the first half of the book
1 file(s) 238.37 KB1-1 Fill it in (Fill in the blank with the correct word)
1 file(s) 143.75 KB1-3 In Other Words (Rewrite Sentences Using Target Vocabulary)
1 file(s) 151.84 KB1-4 Choose Wisely (Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary)
1 file(s) 195.63 KB2-0 Wordlist and exercises for the second half of the book
1 file(s) 255.51 KB2-1 Fill it in (Fill in the blank with the correct word)
1 file(s) 170.77 KB2-3 In Other Words (Rewrite sentences using target vocabulary)
1 file(s) 157.35 KB2-4 Choose Wisely (Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary)
1 file(s) 201.31 KB3-1 Crazy Talk (Creative Fill in the Blank Using Both Word Lists)
1 file(s) 220.23 KB3-2 Combo Mambo ~ Challenging lesson of creating new sentences using two target words
1 file(s) 180.67 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (Word format)
0-0 Got IT? Finland full reading comprehension TEACHER workbook
1 file(s) 11.13 MB1-1 Are We Clear Part One (Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages)
1 file(s) 147.34 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two ~ Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages
1 file(s) 144.71 KB1-3 Prove It ~ Finding proof from the text to determine if statements are true or false
1 file(s) 120.25 KB1-4 Figure It Out Part One ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 188.80 KB1-5 Figure It Out Part Two ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 170.87 KB1-6 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 120.57 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (PDF format)
0-0 Got It? Finland full reading comprehension TEACHER workbook
1 file(s) 2.93 MB1-1 Are We Clear? (Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages)
1 file(s) 174.37 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two (Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages)
1 file(s) 172.64 KB1-3 Prove It ~ Finding proof from the text to determine if statements are true or false
1 file(s) 236.66 KB1-4 Figure it Out Part One ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 269.84 KB1-6 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 204.69 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (Word format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind ~ Opinion Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 191.49 KB1-2 Spell It Out ~ Informative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 182.88 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down ~ Narrative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 189.48 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity ~ Creative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 169.08 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (PDF format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind ~ Opinion Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 663.97 KB1-2 Spell It Out: Informative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 830.72 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity ~ Creative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 510.21 KBThis is What Went Down ~ 1-3 Narrative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 687.59 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (Word format)
1-1 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 120.38 KB1-3 Walk the Walk ~ Respond to everyday situations like a Finn
1 file(s) 154.16 KB1-4 Talk the Talk ~ Exercise exploring the Finnish quality of silent appreciation
1 file(s) 132.00 KB1-5 Talk the Talk ~ Exercise to demonstrate the power of observation
1 file(s) 138.57 KB1-7 Dos and Don'ts ~ Comparing the etiquette of Finland to one's own country
1 file(s) 189.97 KB1-8 Odd One Out ~ Find a creative reason why one item on a list is different
1 file(s) 156.99 KB1-9A Project Guidebook ~ Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Finland
1 file(s) 159.95 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (PDF format)
1-1 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 279.32 KB1-3 Walk the Walk ~ Respond to everyday situations like a Finn would
1 file(s) 504.32 KB1-4 Talk the Talk ~ Exercise exploring the Finnish quality of silent appreciation
1 file(s) 436.51 KB1-7 Comparing cultural etiquette of Finland to one's home country
1 file(s) 526.62 KB1-8 Odd One Out ~ Finding a creative reason why one object on a list if different
1 file(s) 358.35 KB1-9A Project Guidebook ~ Creating a mini guidebook for visitors to Finland
1 file(s) 591.42 KB
Brazil Lessons
Links for student research
Links for additional lessons
Links for student research
- National Geographic Kids’ rundown on Brazil
- An awesome collection of maps from Wikimedia
- Time for Kids has some nice features, like looking at a day in the life of a Brazilian kid, and a timeline of Brazilian history
- Popular games for kids in Brazil that your kids can learn how to play
- An introduction to some of Brazil’s most fantastic mythological creatures
- Rio de Janeiro’s English language newspaper
- A history of the Samba. Explore this site further for great information on Brazilian arts and culture.
- Official tourism site for Rio de Janeiro
- A collection of fun and informative activities and resources on Brazil from Kid World Citizen
- Great Brazilian recipes
Links for additional lessons
- Romero Britto Art Lesson for Kids, with a gallery of his work and an introduction to the artist
- Eat your way through Brazil with a great lesson involving recipes for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner.
- (For musically inclined teachers only, K-5) Explore traditional Brazilian folk music with this great lesson from the Smithsonian.
- (Adaptable K-5) Great lessons on games Brazilian kids play, as well as on making masks for Carnival
- (Grades 4-6) A very nice reading lesson (and accompanying map) covering Brazilian culture and life
- (Grades 4-6) Jackpot! This is a curriculum unit about Brazilian culture, geography, legends, and food designed after a Fulbright-Hays project in Brazil.
- (Grades 4-6) Make a rainstick and raise awareness of the rainforest!
- (Advanced) Several complete lessons with handouts and links covering Brazilian history, trade, and modern life
- (Advanced to Very Advanced) 15+ complete lessons from the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Latin American Studies. Lessons cover folk art, modern art, influential Brazilians and more.
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (Word format)
1-3 In Other Words ~ Rewrite sentences using target vocabulary
1 file(s) 126.33 KB1-4 Choose Wisely ~ Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary
1 file(s) 135.91 KB2-0 Wordlist and exercise for the second half of the book
1 file(s) 195.44 KB2-1 Fill it in ~ Fill in the blank with the correct word
1 file(s) 142.71 KB2-3 Same-Same Different-Different ~ Finding antonyms and synonyms in groups of words
1 file(s) 109.40 KB2-4 Choose Wisely ~ Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary
1 file(s) 141.51 KB3-1 Crazy Talk ~ Creative Fill-in-the-Blank using both word lists
1 file(s) 152.97 KB3-2 Connection Section ~ Challenging lesson finding a connection between two words
1 file(s) 140.58 KB3-3 Solve This ~ Fun word puzzle that reveals a surprise message
1 file(s) 1.25 MBGetting Wordy~Vocabulary (PDF format)
1-3 In Other Words ~ Rewrite sentences using target vocabulary
1 file(s) 158.24 KB1-4 Choose Wisely ~ Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary
1 file(s) 197.31 KB2-0 Wordlist and exercise for the second half of the book
1 file(s) 268.52 KB2-1 Fill it in ~ Fill in the blank with the correct word
1 file(s) 168.25 KB2-3 Same-Same Different-Different ~ Finding antonyms and synonyms in groups of words
1 file(s) 128.06 KB2-4 Choose Wisely ~ Challenging multiple choice lesson covering all nuances of chosen vocabulary
1 file(s) 198.57 KB3-1 Crazy Talk ~ Creative Fill-in-the-Blank using both word lists
1 file(s) 243.40 KB3-2 Connection Section ~ Challenging lesson of finding a connection between two words
1 file(s) 171.17 KB3-3 Solve This ~ Fun word puzzle that reveals a surprise message
1 file(s) 600.36 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (Word format)
0-0 Got IT? Brazil full reading comprehension TEACHER workbook
1 file(s) 1.66 MB1-1 Are We Clear Part One (Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages)
1 file(s) 143.25 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two ~ Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages
1 file(s) 140.89 KB1-3 Prove It ~ Finding proof from the text to determine if statements are true or false
1 file(s) 113.16 KB1-4 Figure It Out Part One ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 173.05 KB1-5 Figure It Out Part Two ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 180.96 KB1-6 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 117.72 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (PDF format)
0-0 Got IT? Brazil full reading comprehension TEACHER workbook
1 file(s) 1.43 MB1-1 Are We Clear Part One (Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages)
1 file(s) 183.28 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two ~ Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages
1 file(s) 178.43 KB1-3 Prove It ~ Finding proof from the text to determine if statements are true or false
1 file(s) 244.87 KB1-4 Figure It Out Part One ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 280.83 KB1-5 Figure It Out Part Two ~ Using context to determine meaning
1 file(s) 269.18 KB1-6 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 202.58 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (Word format)
-3 This Is What Went Down ~ Narrative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 191.64 KB1-1 Speak Your Mind ~ Opinion Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 185.75 KB1-2 Spell It Out ~ Informative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 182.08 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity ~ Creative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 168.97 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (PDF format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind ~ Opinion Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 727.88 KB1-2 Spell It Out ~ Informative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 930.11 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down ~ Narrative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 766.67 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity ~ Creative Essay: Writing prompts, tips, worksheet and rubric
1 file(s) 572.98 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (Word format)
1-1 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 122.79 KB1-3 Walk the Walk [Demonstrate confidence and other emotions by the way you walk]
1 file(s) 161.51 KB1-4 Talk the Talk [Act like a local and give tourists in Rio advice using the adventure book and provided website links]
1 file(s) 148.00 KB1-5 Design a Statue [Create a new statue for your hometown that will become your hometown symbol around the world]
1 file(s) 132.41 KB1-6 Go Find It [Web Search Activity to Learn More About Taiwan and How to Use Search Terms]
1 file(s) 149.57 KB1-7 Make Some Magic [Research mythological creatures from around the world ~ Design your own!]
1 file(s) 151.67 KB1-8 Odd One Out [Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others]
1 file(s) 178.56 KB1-9 Brainstorm! [Practice brainstorming with a partner and sharing results]
1 file(s) 133.10 KB1-9a Project Guidebook [Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Brazil]
1 file(s) 187.93 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (PDF format)
1-1 In Your Own Words ~ Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text
1 file(s) 314.52 KB1-3 Walk the Walk (Demonstrate confidence and other emotions by the way you walk)
1 file(s) 639.76 KB1-4 Talk the Talk (Act like a local and give tourists in Rio advice using the adventure book and provided website links)
1 file(s) 432.87 KB1-5 Design a Statue (Create a new statue for your hometown that will become your hometown's symbol around the world)
1 file(s) 562.61 KB1-6 Go Find It *Web Search Activity to Learn More About Taiwan and How to Use Search Terms)
1 file(s) 334.58 KB1-7 Make Some Magic [Research mythological creatures from around the world ~ Design your own!]
1 file(s) 304.79 KB1-8 Odd One Out (Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others)
1 file(s) 376.04 KB1-9 Brainstorm! *Practice brainstorming with a partner and sharing results)
1 file(s) 671.88 KB1-9a Project Guidebook (Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Brazil)
1 file(s) 684.87 KB
Thailand Lessons
Links for student research
Links for additional lessons
Links for student research
- Amazing PBS documentary introducing the Buddha
- From PBS, an introduction to some of Thailand’s wildlife
- A review of Thai children’s games (with explanations how to play!)
- National Geographic Kids’ rundown on Thailand
- English language newspaper out of Bangkok
- Thailand’s major festivals, some with links to in depth introductions
- A collection of fun and informative activities and resources on Brazil from Kid World Citizen
- A great collection of Thai maps, both blank outlined and themed
Links for additional lessons
- Advanced lessons using Buddhist folk tales to teach about philanthropy
- Floating lotus leaves art lesson from Crayola
- (Advanced) This lesson prepared by a doctoral candidate examines Buddhism in Thailand. It provides students with a basic understanding of Buddhist concepts, information about monks in Thailand and how most Thai people practice Buddhism.
- Good intro to basic Thai phrases
- An advanced ESL lesson that could be adapted into a reading and grammar lesson for native English-speaking kids
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (Word format)
1-3 Get Outta Here [Find the word that does not belong]
1 file(s) 126.33 KB1-4 Choose Wisely [Challenging Multiple Choice Lesson Covering All Nuances of Chosen Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 135.91 KB1-5 Figure It Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 180.96 KB2-3 Same Same Different, Different [Finding antonyms and synonyms in groups of words]
1 file(s) 109.40 KB2-4 Choose Wisely [Challenging Multiple Choice Lesson Covering All Nuances of Chosen Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 141.51 KB3-1 Crazy Talk [Creative Fill in the Blank Using Both Word Lists]
1 file(s) 152.97 KB3-2 Connection Section [Challenging lesson finding a connection between two words]
1 file(s) 145.59 KBGetting Wordy~Vocabulary (PDF format)
1-3 Get Outta Here [Find the word that does not belong]
1 file(s) 158.24 KB1-4 Choose Wisely [Challenging Multiple Choice Lesson Covering All Nuances of Chosen Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 197.31 KB2-3 Same Same Different, Different [Finding antonyms and synonyms in groups of words]
1 file(s) 128.06 KB2-4 Choose Wisely [Challenging Multiple Choice Lesson Covering All Nuances of Chosen Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 198.57 KB3-1 Crazy Talk [Creative Fill in the Blank Using Both Word Lists]
1 file(s) 243.40 KB3-2 Connection Section [Challenging lesson finding a connection between two words]
1 file(s) 162.04 KB3-3 Solve This [Fun word puzzle that reveals a surprise message]
1 file(s) 20.00 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (Word format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 131.79 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 146.35 KB1-3 Prove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 113.16 KB1-4 Figure It Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 173.05 KB1-6 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 117.72 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (PDF format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 170.64 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 176.56 KB1-3 Prove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 244.87 KB1-4 Figure It Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 280.83 KB1-5 Figure It Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 269.18 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (Word format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind [Opinion Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 179.57 KB1-2 Spell it Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 179.52 KB1-3 This is What Went Down [Narrative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 180.83 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 578.66 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 158.05 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (PDF format)
0-0 Writer's Bloc -Thailand TEACHER [Full Teacher's Book]
1 file(s) 3.89 MB1-1 Speak Your Mind [Opinion Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 703.08 KB1-2 Spell it Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 843.60 KB1-3 This is What Went Down [Narrative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 749.88 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (Word format)
1-1 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing summaries and explanations of events and ideas from the text]
1 file(s) 117.57 KB1-3 Walk the Walk [An introduction to the effects of meditation]
1 file(s) 165.26 KB1-5 Help a Tourist [Students pretend to be residents of Bangkok helping tourists in their city]
1 file(s) 144.26 KB1-6 Go Find It [Web Search Activity to Learn More About Thailand and How to Use Search Terms]
1 file(s) 137.69 KB1-7 Invent a Sport [Individual or group project to create and explain a brand new sport]
1 file(s) 120.73 KB1-8 Odd One Out [Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others]
1 file(s) 155.81 KB1-9 Compare if you Dare [Compare and contrast characters, places, and themes]
1 file(s) 113.94 KB1-9b Project Guidebook [Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Thailand]
1 file(s) 165.14 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (PDF format)
1-1 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 314.52 KB1-3 Walk the Walk [An introduction to the effects of meditation]
1 file(s) 295.67 KB1-5 Help a Tourist [Students pretend to be residents of Bangkok helping tourists in their city]
1 file(s) 435.17 KB1-6 Go Find It [Web search activity to learn more about Thailand and how to use search terms]
1 file(s) 333.38 KB1-7 Invent a Sport [Individual or group project to create and explain a brand new sport]
1 file(s) 262.84 KB1-8 Odd One Out [Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others]
1 file(s) 374.97 KB1-9 Compare if you Dare [Compare and contrast characters, places, and themes]
1 file(s) 275.61 KB1-9b Project Guidebook [Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Thailand]
1 file(s) 701.66 KB
Greece Lessons
Links for student research
Links for additional lessons
Links for student research
- National Geographic Kids’ rundown on Greece
- Time for Kids has some nice features, like looking at a day in the life of a Greek kid, and a timeline of Greek history.
- Gobs of info on ancient and modern Greece including history, clothing, homes, and culture
- Amazing site from the BBC covering all aspects of ancient Greece. Nice interactive timelines and organization. There is also a link for teachers to access lessons.
- Beautiful site from the British Museum with heaps of information and some fun interactive components, like building a temple for Athena and taking a quiz on Greeks gods.
- Really great information on MODERN Greece
- Time for Kids has some nice features, like looking at a day in the life of a Finnish kid, and a timeline of Finnish history.
- Maps of Greece
- Athens’ English newspaper
Links for additional lessons
- A colorful pdf with lots of photos (matching), great for reviewing vocabulary
- Some nice lessons, worksheets and resources on ancient Greece from the BBC
- Lots of lessons with downloadable worksheets on Greece, covering philosophers, history and more
- (4th-6th grade) Very nice lessons (2-3 day unit) from Edsitement on the Olympic medal. Many helpful links to use in class for dynamic class presentations.
- (4th-6th grade) A four-class period unit on Greek myths, their meanings, and their relevance today
- Amazing stuff from PBS: “These activities and lesson plans comprise a multidisciplinary unit that uses television, the Internet, and other resources. The lessons are designed primarily for middle and high school level students, though most could be adapted with minor modification for use with elementary school children.” Hotlinks abound after clicking on each lesson to find all of the media you need!
- Introducing philosophy to kids through stories
- A complete resource for teaching philosophy to kids through popular storybooks. All popular storybooks are organized into subcategories of philosophy.
- Wonderful lessons on self worth and identity
- Introducing philosophy to kids to several conversational activities
- (Very advanced) Several philosophical games and activities
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (Word format)
1-3 In Other Words [Rewrite Sentences Using Target Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 105.53 KB1-4 Choose Wisely [Challenging Multiple Choice Lesson Covering All Nuances of Chosen Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 141.37 KB2-3 In Other Words [Rewrite Sentences Using Target Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 118.76 KB2-4 Choose Wisely [Challenging Multiple Choice Lesson Covering All Nuances of Chosen Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 136.43 KB3-1 Crazy Talk [Creative Fill in the Blank Using Both Word Lists]
1 file(s) 142.43 KB3-2 Combo Mambo [Challenging Lesson of Creating New Sentences Using Two Target Words]
1 file(s) 108.44 KBGetting Wordy~Vocabulary (PDF format)
1-3 In Other Words [Rewrite Sentences Using Target Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 146.69 KB1-4 Choose Wisely [Challenging Multiple Choice Lesson Covering All Nuances of Chosen Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 197.72 KB2-3 In Other Words [Rewrite Sentences Using Target Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 149.82 KB2-4 Choose Wisely [Challenging Multiple Choice Lesson Covering All Nuances of Chosen Vocabulary]
1 file(s) 200.15 KB3-1 Crazy Talk [Creative Fill in the Blank Using Both Word Lists]
1 file(s) 232.28 KB3-2 Combo Mambo [Challenging Lesson of Creating New Sentences Using Two Target Words]
1 file(s) 156.46 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (Word format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages]
1 file(s) 121.81 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages]
1 file(s) 126.24 KB1-3 Proove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 112.25 KB1-4 Figure it Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 176.84 KB1-5 Figure it Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 153.04 KB1-6 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 120.57 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (PDF format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages]
1 file(s) 177.30 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages]
1 file(s) 179.24 KB1-3 Proove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 237.89 KB1-4 Figure it Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 284.44 KB1-5 Figure it Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 268.01 KB1-6 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 205.21 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (Word format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind [Opinion Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 195.67 KB1-2 Spell It Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 194.57 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down [Narractive Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 196.60 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 171.54 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (PDF format)
1-2 Spell It Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 913.88 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down [Narractive Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 750.17 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 575.16 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (Word format)
1-0 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 120.68 KB1-2 Walk the Walk [Exploring deepest desires and motivations through creating one's own Siren Street]
1 file(s) 137.35 KB1-4 The Way I See It [Imagining new uses for common objects]
1 file(s) 116.49 KB1-5 Go Find It [Web Search Activity to Learn More About Greece and How to Use Search Terms]
1 file(s) 136.57 KB1-6 Identity Journal [Individual exploration of one's values, character, and identity]
1 file(s) 36.00 KB1-7 Odd One Out [Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others]
1 file(s) 179.45 KB1-8 Gift Guru [Explore powers of empathy and appreciation of others' perspectives by determining the best and worst possible gifts for people you care about]
1 file(s) 139.82 KB1-9 Say What [Discuss famous philosophical quotes and determine personal relevance]
1 file(s) 135.28 KB1-9a Project Guidebook [Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Greece]
1 file(s) 167.22 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (PDF format)
1-0 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 305.15 KB1-2 Walk the Walk [Exploring deepest desires and motivations through creating one's own Siren Street]
1 file(s) 36.00 KB1-4 The Way I See It [Imagining new uses for common objects]
1 file(s) 36.00 KB1-5 Go Find It [Web Search Activity to Learn More About Greece and How to Use Search Terms]
1 file(s) 36.00 KB1-6 Identity Journal [Individual exploration of one's values, character, and identity]
1 file(s) 136.39 KB1-7 Odd One Out [Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others]
1 file(s) 376.92 KB1-8 Gift Guru [Explore powers of empathy and appreciation of others' perspectives by determining the best and worst possible gifts for people you care about]
1 file(s) 745.76 KB1-9 Say What [Discuss famous philosophical quotes and determine personal relevance]
1 file(s) 242.15 KB1-9a Project Guidebook [Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Greece]
1 file(s) 684.40 KB
Tanzania Lessons
Links for student research
Links for additional lessons
Links for student research
- A wonderful and interactive site introducing all things Tanzania: Folk stories, geography, climate, wildlife, history, politics… everything!
- Tour Mt. Kilimanjaro on this cool interactive page exploring the six ecological zones found from the peak to the base of Africa’s tallest mountain.
- All sorts of Tanzanian maps from wikimedia
- Time for Kids has some nice features, like looking at a day in the life of a Tanzanian kid, and a timeline of Tanzanian history
- Art in Tanzania’s blog, providing nice readings on art, culture, and life in Tanzania
- Tanzania’s leading English news source
- A dazzling tour of the Gombe Stream National Park, where Jane Goodall conducted her research. You will meet the chimps up close, see how they spend an entire day, meet other wildlife up close, and feel totally immersed.
Links for additional lessons
- A homeschooling parent’s nice collection of lessons and activities planned out over a whole week (grades 2-4)
- A collection of 14 lessons on chimpanzees and observational field work (Grades 2-4)
- Five 60-90 lessons on the Serengeti, covering geography, wildlife, and conservation issues. Materials and links to virtual content provided, as well as additional lessons. (Grades 2-5)
- An interesting lesson from the Peace Corps on water usage and how it affects the lives of children in Tanzania. Links, resources, and extension ideas provided. (Grades 3-5)
- An ambitious art project on Tanzanian landscapes from National School Partnerships (Grades 2-5)
- Read a Tanzanian folktale, complete with background on the story and a guide for pronouncing characters’ names.
- This lesson from Oxfam explores land rights issues “to engage pupils with fairness issues in the global food system. Pupils use a geography mystery to look at the land purchases for biofuels in Tanzania.” (Grades 5-6)
- A wonderful resource from National Geographic providing photos, videos, map-making tools, and readings on the Great Lakes region of Africa. (Grades 5-6)
- A lesson for older kids (grades 5-7) exploring rites of passage in modern society. Readings, materials, and links provided for 4-5 class periods.
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (Word format)
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (PDF format)
Got It?~Reading Comprehension (Word format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages]
1 file(s) 127.75 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages]
1 file(s) 135.71 KB1-3 Prove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 116.26 KB1-4 Figure It Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 168.67 KB1-5 Figure It Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 176.10 KB1-6 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 116.34 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (PDF format)
0-0 Got IT? Taiwan full reading comprehension TEACHER workbook
1 file(s) 3.45 MB1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages]
1 file(s) 180.77 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding Meaning and Themes of Selected Passages]
1 file(s) 182.33 KB1-3 Prove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 241.04 KB1-4 Figure It Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 294.92 KB1-5 Figure It Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 291.79 KB1-6 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 203.78 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (Word format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind [Opinion Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 171.64 KB1-2 Spell It Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 177.66 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down [Narrative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 181.86 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 158.97 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (PDF format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind [Opinion Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 688.78 KB1-2 Spell It Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 852.16 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down [Narrative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 745.85 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 623.32 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (Word format)
1-1 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 124.93 KB1-3 Walk the Walk [Activity discussing and creating new modern rituals]
1 file(s) 137.25 KB1-4 Talk the Talk [Act like a local and give tourists in Tanzania advice using the adventure book and provided website links]
1 file(s) 145.23 KB1-5 Safari [Use an online source to help complete a scrapbook of the animals encountered on a safari through Tanzania]
1 file(s) 215.39 KB1-6 Go Find It [Web Search Activity to Learn More About Tanzania and How to Use Search Terms]
1 file(s) 136.38 KB1-7 Mapping Tanzania [Follow instructions and fill in a blank map of Tanzania with landmarks and geographical features]
1 file(s) 622.85 KB1-8 Odd One Out [Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others]
1 file(s) 149.44 KB1-9 Common Ground [A creative thinking exercise requiring students to find something shared in common between two objects]
1 file(s) 109.67 KB1-9a Speak The World [Exercise requiring students to research and learn a common phrase in ten languages]
1 file(s) 124.08 KB1-9b Project Guidebook [Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Tanzania]
1 file(s) 186.05 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (PDF format)
1-1 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 325.28 KB1-3 Walk the Walk [Activity discussing and creating new modern rituals]
1 file(s) 1.24 MB1-4 Talk the Talk [Act like a local and give tourists in Tanzania advice using the adventure book and provided website links]
1 file(s) 458.89 KB1-5 Safari [Use an online source to help complete a scrapbook of the animals encountered on a safari through Tanzania]
1 file(s) 790.32 KB1-6 Go Find It [Web Search Activity to Learn More About Tanzania and How to Use Search Terms]
1 file(s) 341.22 KB1-7 Mapping Tanzania [Follow instructions and fill in a blank map of Tanzania with landmarks and geographical features]
1 file(s) 810.16 KB1-8 Odd One Out [Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others]
1 file(s) 385.67 KB1-9 Common Ground [A creative thinking exercise requiring students to find something shared in common between two objects]
1 file(s) 283.99 KB1-9a Speak The World [Exercise requiring students to research and learn a common phrase in ten languages]
1 file(s) 287.57 KB1-9b Project Guidebook [Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Tanzania]
1 file(s) 691.88 KB
Peru Lessons
Links for student research
Links for additional lessons
Links for student research
- Nat Geo Kids has a nice page on Peru.
- Nice intro to all things Peru
- Great resource for fun activities related to Peru
- Time for Kids has some nice features, like looking at a day in the life of a Peruvian kid, and a timeline of Peruvian history.
- All kinds of maps on Peru
- BBC’s page on Peru, including facts and figures as well as current news
- Lima’s English newspaper
- 10 great, authentic Peruvian recipes
Links for additional lessons
- An art lesson using the Nazca Lines as a guide for studying line forms.
- A more advanced art lesson using the Nazca Lines for contour line drawing and sculpture-glyphs.
- Great craft lessons for kids 7-12
- A week’s worth of Peruvian activities and lessons from an inspired homeschooler.
- Lesson from National Geographic on Peruvian artifacts
- A number of grade school lessons covering many areas (archaeology, history).
- Advanced lesson (grade 6 and up) on traditional Peruvian music
- Advanced lessons of the development and challenges of Peru, as well as great lessons on art, music, and lots more.
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (Word format)
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (PDF format)
Got It?~Reading Comprehension (Word format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 136.00 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 128.44 KB1-3 Prove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 115.63 KB1-3 Prove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 121.47 KB1-4 Figure it Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 187.46 KB1-5 Figure it Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 187.94 KB1-6 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 120.30 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (PDF format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 191.09 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 185.84 KB1-3 Prove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 251.15 KB1-4 Figure it Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 295.80 KB1-5 Figure it Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 285.57 KB1-6 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 207.34 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (Word format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind [Opinion Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 188.22 KB1-2 Spell It Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 192.92 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down [Narrative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 186.09 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 165.19 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (PDF format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind [Opinion Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 730.16 KB1-2 Spell It Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 882.84 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down [Narrative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 798.04 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (Word format)
1-1 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 124.93 KB1-3 Walk the Walk [Activity discussing and creating new geoglyphs]
1 file(s) 121.34 KB1-4 Talk the Talk [Act like a local and give tourists in Tanzania advice using the adventure book and provided website links]
1 file(s) 145.23 KB1-6 Go Find It [Web Search Activity to Learn More About Peru and How to Use Search Terms]
1 file(s) 141.15 KB1-7 Mapping Peru [Follow instructions and fill in a blank map of Peru with landmarks and geographical features]
1 file(s) 2.00 MB1-8 Odd One Out [Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others]
1 file(s) 149.44 KB1-9 Common Ground [A creative thinking exercise requiring students to find something shared in common between two objects]
1 file(s) 109.67 KB1-9a Hello World [Exercise introducing the modern world to uncontacted tribes]
1 file(s) 118.09 KB1-9b Project Guidebook [Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Peru]
1 file(s) 194.44 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (PDF format)
1-1 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 325.28 KB1-3 Walk the Walk [Activity discussing and creating new geoglyphs]
1 file(s) 608.41 KB1-4 Talk the Talk [Act like a local and give tourists in Tanzania advice using the adventure book and provided website links]
1 file(s) 458.89 KB1-6 Go Find It [Web Search Activity to Learn More About Peru and How to Use Search Terms]
1 file(s) 353.06 KB1-7 Mapping Peru [Follow instructions and fill in a blank map of Peru with landmarks and geographical features]
1 file(s) 2.21 MB1-8 Odd One Out [Finding creative reasons why one object on a list is different from the others]
1 file(s) 385.67 KB1-9 Common Ground [A creative thinking exercise requiring students to find something shared in common between two objects]
1 file(s) 283.99 KB1-9b Project Guidebook [Create a mini guidebook for visitors to Peru]
1 file(s) 778.57 KB
Peru Too Lessons
Links for student research
Links for additional lessons
Links for student research
- Nat Geo Kids has a nice page on Peru.
- Nice intro to all things Peru
- Great resource for fun activities related to Peru
- Time for Kids has some nice features, like looking at a day in the life of a Peruvian kid, and a timeline of Peruvian history.
- All kinds of maps on Peru
- BBC’s page on Peru, including facts and figures as well as current news
- Lima’s English newspaper
- 10 great, authentic Peruvian recipes
Links for additional lessons
- An art lesson using the Nazca Lines as a guide for studying line forms.
- A more advanced art lesson using the Nazca Lines for contour line drawing and sculpture-glyphs.
- Great craft lessons for kids 7-12
- A week’s worth of Peruvian activities and lessons from an inspired homeschooler.
- Lesson from National Geographic on Peruvian artifacts
- A number of grade school lessons covering many areas (archaeology, history).
- Advanced lesson (grade 6 and up) on traditional Peruvian music
- Advanced lessons of the development and challenges of Peru, as well as great lessons on art, music, and lots more.
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (Word format)
Getting Wordy~Vocabulary (PDF format)
Got It?~Reading Comprehension (Word format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 139.87 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 0.00 KB1-4 Figure it Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 171.96 KB1-5 Figure it Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 188.84 KB1-6 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 123.53 KBGot It?~Reading Comprehension (PDF format)
1-1 Are We Clear Part One [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 0.00 KB1-2 Are We Clear Part Two [Understanding meaning and themes of selected passages]
1 file(s) 177.11 KB1-3 Prove It [Finding Proof from the Text to Determine if Statements Are True or False]
1 file(s) 242.01 KB1-4 Figure it Out Part One [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 276.16 KB1-5 Figure it Out Part Two [Using Context to Determine Meaning]
1 file(s) 0.00 KB1-6 In Your Own Words [Verbalizing Summaries and Explanations of Events and Ideas from the Text]
1 file(s) 207.18 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (Word format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind [Opinion Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 175.12 KB1-2 Spell It Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 179.14 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down [Narrative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 0.00 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 154.01 KBWriter's Bloc~Academic Writing (PDF format)
1-1 Speak Your Mind [Opinion Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 719.66 KB1-2 Spell It Out [Informative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 0.00 KB1-3 This Is What Went Down [Narrative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 771.27 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 623.32 KB1-4 Crazy Concoction of Creativity [Creative Essay- Writing prompts & tips & worksheet & rubric]
1 file(s) 605.64 KBWork it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (Word format)
Work it Out~Critical thinking, projects, group work, country-specific lessons (PDF format)
1-9a Hello World [Exercise introducing the modern world to uncontacted tribes]
1 file(s) 833.18 KB