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Students view a documentary on Mr. Dow and Mr. Jones. The Dow-Jones Industrial Average is the most commonly used economic indicator in American finance. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and complete a timeline to chart stock market history. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students list some tea party protests other than the Boston Tea Party, then state some possible reasons behind the tea protests. They explain the connection between the Boston Tea Party, other tea parties, and events that preceded and followed them. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students discuss the granting voting rights to women in several Western states. They take a stand, supported by historical evidence, as to whether or not a single theory explains why Western states were the first to grant full voting rights to women. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students identify famous people and events of the Civil War era, identify hardships Tubman encountered by giving an explanation of what they would do in a similar situation, and explain in writing, 3 historical facts about Harriet Tubman. Full Review »
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What ultimately influences a musician's creations? Is it the time in which he/she lives, his/her personal experiences, the music of the time and previous times, or the image the artist hopes to convey? This lesson explores these questions by looking at th Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research, through various resources, the issues surrounding the concept of a balanced federal budget. The research questions focus on how this issue, so popular in the times of Reagan, has continued through to the present. students debate the Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students, using powerpoint technology, are introduced to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his works concerning Sherlock Holmes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the major events and personalities of the Mexican War of Independence and the Mexican Revolution, and explore how these people and events influenced the art that was created in early 20th century Mexico. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the scientific enterprise in relation to the role of women in science as it has developed over the last 150 years. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article in order to discuss leadership capabilities of women and to evaluate the legacy of the first woman Prime Minister. They create a "Museum of Famous Women Leaders." Full Review »

