Grade Range
6th - 12th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students analyze various inspirational statements from graduation commencement speeches, and then write their own speeches that reflect lessons to help students succeed in the next stage of life. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
Rated 2.0/5 Stars.

Students compare and contrast the education systems in Mexico, the U.S. and Southeast Asia. They make a Venn diagram showing the similarities and differences in the systems. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students read articles discussing the Roma situation in educational systems in Europe. They develop their own solutions to the problem. They compare themselves to students in Europe as well. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students examine the concept of government failure. They analyze data to provide support for tuition fees. They write a report using their analytical and evaluative skills. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students explore the different levels in the French educational system. They compare the advantages and disadvantages of both the United States and French educational systems. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th - 11th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students use the Micron Student Web site to research projected growth by job groups in the United States. They use Micron data to see the impact education has on their earning power. Students use the "Get a Job" student website to help them understand the process of applying for and interviewing for a job. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 11th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students discuss the nature of stereotyping and prejudicial behavior and their feelings regarding people with visible disabilities. They view part of documentary Graduating Peter then work in groups to chart people's reactions and expectations of Peter. Individuals then compose five myths about people with developmental disabilities. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals. They review their school course descriptions book. Students review the graduation requirements from the book. They are given an handout "Graduation Requirements Review." Full Review »

Grade Range
11th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students write a paragraph about what they are going to do after graduating from high school. As a class, they share how they are going to meet their goals and discuss other options other than going to college. To end the lesson, they complete a personal education plan and identify what they need to do now to meet their goals. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students examine the donation of 400 million dollars to Columbia University by John W. Kluge. Younger students discuss the importance of education and create slogans stressing the importance of recreation. Older students simulate a conversation with Kluge and write their discussions in dialogue form. Full Review »