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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the primary causes for the increase in overweight youth snf discover its impact on the health care system. After watching segments from the Bill Moyers Now program, they develop campaigns to implement in school that combat obesity and promote physical activity. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students examine the changes occuring during adolescents using children's literature. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the various roles they play in their family. In groups, they use excerpts of plays from Shakespeare to identify the images of youth and compare them to their own images. To end the lesson, they discuss the changes occuring not only physically but mentally. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students receive factual knowledge from competent individuals on the various methods of pregnancy prevention. They improve their self-esteem and determine how to be assertive when communicating with others. They realize that premature parenthood has an impact on their future lives. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students examine the contributions of African Americans in art and literature. After reading a specific piece, they write a poem about their feelings and reflections. In groups, they create a list of all of their fears and concerns. To end the lesson, they research the life and works of Maya Angelou. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students use artwork and literature to examine the thirteen original colonies of the United States. In groups, they read excerpts of stories and determine why the colonists left England for a different life and discuss the importance of the Mayflower Compact. After viewing various artwork, they describe colonial life and each one's role in the community. To end the lesson, they create their own artwork to show how they view colonial America. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students create their own symbols for a city from other letters of the alphabet (or geometric shapes). They rotate the letters to explore their possibilities. Corporate logotypes and other trademarks make excellent examples for this activity. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students review the notes they took for "The Little Prince". After identifying the instances of responsibility in the text, they discuss them with others in English. As a class, they watch parts of "Children of Heaven" and write down their predictions for the rest of the film. To end the lesson, they compare their predictions with a partner using their communication skills. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the healthcare system, including insurance, drug prices, and patient rights. Following a field trip to the children's ward of a hospital, they work in groups to analyze various conditions,problems/diseases, presented on index cards. Other facets of the lesson include watching several videos about health care and holding a student debate about adopting a universal health plan. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students in an alternative setting for pregnant teens and young mothers, as well as special education children, examine environmental topics through literature. Included in this unit is a visit to neighborhood libraries to select children's books on the environment. Through reading and research, students work together to create an original book. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students discuss the impact of not keeping the environment in balance for future generations. As a class, they are introduced to the concept of "Balance of Nature" and what it means. In groups, they research the role of trees and how to start a recycling program in their community. To end the lesson, they make their own compost pile and use the material to grow their own plants. Full Review »

