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- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students express opinions about the the effects of railroads on human activity. In groups, they read chapters of Building the Transcontinental Railroad and complete various projects including timelines, maps, and reading webs. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students participate in a skit, "Henry Gets it Right." They discuss the skit and qualities of a friend. They discuss an example of a wild animal taking care of animals of a different species. They consider the behavior versus the instinct of animals. Students discuss trust, and participate in a trust circle activity. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the role of flowers in their lives. Individually, they write postcards with poems about flowers and design a garden plan for a specific use. They use the internet to research various plant species and use that information to create a public service announcement. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discover the resources that are available for consumer protection. In a database, they are responsible for entering two new vocabulary words each semester along with a sentence using the word. In groups, they create a portfolio to track stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students have a basic comprehension of transcendentalism and a familiarity with the principal propenents of the philosophy. They recognize of the unique role played by Concord, MA in the dispersion of transcendentalism. Studnets show an appreciation of the importance of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau as writers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a series of lessons about the works of Thoreau. They conduct readings from text provided by the teacher and, then reflect upon the form and content of the writing in class discussion. They attempt to model Thoreau by using critical and creative observation skills. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 3rd
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Students investigate the concept of friendship with the help of two different quotations. The quotations are used to compare and contrast two facets of friendship and what is needed to encourage fruitful relationships. They read "The Good Samaritan" as an illustration of true friendship. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 12th
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Students examine the damage from the earthquake across a large geographic area of Alaska. They discover additional damage occurred from the tsunami, fires, and flooding after the initial earthquake. They collect images and information and write articles. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students use a journal to record observations. They make notes about what research may be needed to answer questions that have come up in the field and sketch or make connections in the curriculum. They research bioinformatics and biotechnology. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students interpret different points of view from primary sources. They investigate and demonstrate an understanding of the techniques of political cartooning by creating their own cartoons. Students demonstrate a comprehension of the issues and viewpoints of the Second Seminole War through the creation of a political cartoon. Full Review »
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