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February 10, 1949

Lesson Plan / Art & Culture
Dramatizing History in Arthur Miller's The Crucible
By closely reading historical documents and attempting to interpret them, students consider how Arthur Miller interpreted the facts of the Salem witch trials and how he successfully dramatized them in his play, The Crucible. As they explore historical materials, such as the biographies of key players (the accused and the accusers) and transcripts of the Salem Witch trials themselves, students will be guided by aesthetic and dramatic concerns: In what ways do historical events lend themselves (or not) to dramatization? What makes a particular dramatization of history effective and memorable?

February 10, 1763

Lesson Plan / History & Social Studies
Lesson 1: What Are the Qualities of a Good Military Leader?
What qualities made George Washington an effective military leader? How were the responsibilities of the Commander-in-Chief affected by conditions during the Revolutionary War?

February 10, 2013

Lesson Plan / Art & Culture
Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
In this lesson plan, students will learn about the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. In the process, they will learn about Chinese culture, as well as improve reading, writing, and researching skills.
Lesson Plan / Art & Culture
Lions, Dragons, and Nian: Animals of the Chinese New Year
In this lesson, the students study the differences between eastern and western dragons and discover why the eastern dragons are associated with the Chinese New Year. They learn about the dragon dancers and lion dancers in the New Years parade and discover that firecrackers are set off to drive off evil spirits, particularly one called Nian.

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