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- 4th
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Students explore the concept of civil rights and the ways in which Dr. Martin Luther Kind and others utilized non-violent protests to achieve their goals. They participate in a variety of discussion and role play activities during this comprehensive unit. Full Review »
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- 4th - 11th
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Students research architectural designs of the Portland, Oregon metro area in this excellent lesson provided by Oregon Public Broadcasting. While this unit is written with Portland, Oregon in mind, teachers can adapt for any geographic region. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine in detail South American countries, after dividing them into regions. They describe the climate, vegetation, and economics as well as the cultural influences of colonial Spain and Portugal. Students conclude the unit by baking cookies in the shape of South America that display geographic features. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review the Latin vocabulary of water management, distribution, and use through a PowerPoint presentation. They research these water systems and present their projects to the class. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students review and practice basic computer keyboarding using Microsoft programs and Kidspiration. They discuss internet safety and exploration and that the computer can do many things besides play games. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students communicate to others about where things, people, and places are located. They write and present a dialogue about a lost pet in which they practice asking for and getting directions of where to find their pet within the city limits. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in the production of a play that highlights the direct linkage between storm drains and natural river, stream, or creek ecosystems. They explore their thoughts, feelings, and actions through dramatic interaction and reflection. They improvise and discuss alternative endings to the skit. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the inflation rate and how it affects the consumer price index. They note the difference in the core rate of inflation which excludes prices of food and energy. Students discover how to calculate the consumer price index and how the data is collected. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the blues, one of the most distinctive and influential elements of African-American musical tradition. Students take a virtual field trip to Memphis, Tennessee, one of the prominent centers of blues activities, and explore the history of the blues in the work W. C. Handy and a variety of country blues singers whose music preserves the folk origins of this unique American art form. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a poetic response to the Holocaust as a form of bearing witness. They research their journal, past assignments, and other documents for elements in the writing process related to the Holocaust. Full Review »

