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- 6th - 8th
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Students research the ways slavery shaped social and economic life in the South after 1800, the different economic, cultural, and social characteristics of slavery after 1800, and how the Atlantic slave trade finally ended. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students discover that communities consist of people and places with interesting stories to tell. They know that communities evolve over time. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students readn an article about the need for comprehensive clinical guidelines to help save the lives of children in complex emergency situations such as war or natural disasters. They analyze two different clinical guidelines in the context of a hypothetical scenario in Afghanistan. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the habitat and community structure of a pond that could support Ospreys through games and worksheets. They then go on a field trip to a pond to evaluate the suitability of the pond as an Osprey habitat. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students explore a stream in their area and show the class the topographic map of the stream. They locate the topographic map and name the streams, lakes and ponds in their watershed. They write a paragraph about their stream and complete a drawing in charcoal or pencil. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students explore the route that Minnesota ospreys follow during spring and fall migration. They describe the important ecological characteristics of the places that ospreys pass through during their migration. They determine where ospreys from the metro area of Minnesota spend the winter. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine health care delivery and financing options and individual rights and responsibilities within the health care system. In small groups they conduct research on an assigned topic, and develop a plan that they present to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss information about genes and consider how that information is changing thoughts about human behavior and scientific research. They write essays about how information about genetics affects private homes, the research laboratory, and hospitals and clinics. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore ways to maintain their health. Through research and discussion they identify different types of health-care services available in their area. Students explore health insurance options and appropriate behavior and inquiry for office visits with a doctor. Full Review »