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- 6th - 12th
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Students define "biological weapon" and explore why these types of weapons are so dangerous. They also explore the covert shift of American grant research money to an organization that once directed the Soviet Union's germ warfare program. Students express and support their views about the development and use of biological weapons by physically and verbally taking a stand about related statements posed by the teacher. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research various international terrorist attacks, looking for the motivation of the perpetrators. They discuss terrorism and ways the international community might respond to discourage future terrorist acts. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the American experience for those who lived in the Dust Bowl. They analyze primary source photographs to identify historical perspectives. Students discuss the causes, responses to, and consequences of the Dust Bowl in early twentieth century America. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students list W.H Auden's six characteristics of a quest story. They say waht is meant by a "metaphorical quest." Pupils disucss some differences between symbolism and allegory. Students indicate how Bilbo Baggins's adventures changed him for the better. THey appreciate Gandalf's distinction between providence and "mere luck." Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students analyze what makes a hero in The Lord of the Rings, Book Six. They discuss the characters and the aspects of their behaviors that make them heroes and write essays regarding the climax and heroic gestures of a character. After writing their essays, they research a deceased historical figure and write a tribute for the figure's tombstone. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students analyze the landscape used in Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings". In groups, they discuss how Tolkien developed Elrond's promise and develop a case assuming Tolkien rejected "Manichaean dualism". They also compare and contrast the differences between ethics based on rules and ethics based on virtue. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students continue to read Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings". In groups, they analyze the different metaphysical aspects of the Ring and discuss the characters use of power in the story. As a class, they examine Frodo's reasoning for wanting the Ring and how the murder of Deagol might continue to have an effect on the rest of the story. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students write about the physical hardships endured by soldiers of the Civil War. They compare the losses between two communities during the Civil War. They analyze personal letters to understand what a battle was like. They develop a list of ten conculsions of the life of a volunteer soldier. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students take on the role of a European explorer and create a resume, or personal data sheet, listing his achievements in reverse chronological order. They draw and label a map and list what the explorer did to add to Europe's knowledge of the New World. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students design and draw a model playground to scale. They configure the layout to include a sandbox, slide, baseball field and other equipment. Their design includes adaptations for students with disabilities. Their designs are submitted in oral and written presentations, and the winning design will be used as a blueprint for a three-dimensional model. Full Review »
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