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The Statue of Zeus at Olympia:One of the Seven Wonders of the World

Jacqueline Chinappi
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

In this lesson we will introduce students to the history of the Olympics as well as the ancient beliefs of the people of Greece as well as …

Thickness of Aluminum Foil: Lab With Significant Digits

chemteacher
Categories : Lesson plans for high school science

Help the topic of Sig Digs come to life with an easy, stimulating activity. Get students out of their seats and let them put the concepts you just …

Tips for Creating a Cheerful & Welcoming Classroom: Decorating Ideas

Julia Bodeeb
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Motivate your students and inspire their creativity by creating a cheerful atmosphere. Students should feel safe and comfortable in the classroom, so …

Today's Portugal Still Reflects Discoveries of the Early Sea Explorers

Renae Haug
Categories : Help with geography homework

Portugal’s early sea navigators set out in search of gold and discovered other valuable commodities, resulting in permanent transformation to its …

The Origins of the Basque People and Their Cultural Identity in the World Today

Michele McDonough
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

Despite the myriad of conjectures that surround the origins of the Basque people, this unique culture continues to flourish in today’s world. Is it …

A Wonderful Christmas Wish Box: Elementary Students' Craft Makes Great Gift Idea

Anne Vize
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Creating handmade Christmas crafts are fun holiday activities for the elementary classroom. This Wish Box can also be easily made by a student with …

Building Eco-columns for a Science Unit

tstyles
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

Students will learn how to make a self-sustaining terrarium-aquarium that the children can use throughout the year to maintain and observe for …

Christmas in Greece - Traditions & Customs Surrounding St. Basil, Patron Saint of Greece

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

St. Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, and gives gifts, too; but in Greece, he shares the job with St. Basil. The Greeks also decorate an …

Christmas Traditions in Guatemala Preserve a Unique Custom

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

Guatemalan Christmas is not just an extension of Mexican Christmas, any more than a Canadian Christmas is an extension of Christmas in the USA. The …

Explore the Christmas Traditions of Ethiopia

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

Most people in Ethiopia are Christian, and of the Coptic Church, which follows the Julian calendar. Christmas is celebrated in January and involves …