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- 6th - 12th
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Students strengthen their understanding of the connection between their local government and the needs and interests of their community. They conduct and analyze surveys to investigate the stance of local politicians on certain issues. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students compare and contrast the American system of government with that of Brazil. They research how the Brazilian govenment functions. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the Dust Bowl Era in America through songs, interviews and photos. They investigate government attempts to solve problems created by the Great Depression through this series of lessons. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the relationships between the three branches of American government. They participate in class discussion and complete a variety of worksheets, Internet assignments, and writing assignments. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore the response of government to natural disasters. Given a fictitious scenario about a natural disaster occurring in Canada, students determine the way each branch of government might respond. They make suggestions for good and services that could be provided to aid victims of their fictitious disaster. Students decide upon ways they can aid during a natural diseaster Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the economic roles of the federal government. Using the internet, they read information related to government spending and the actual dollar amounts attached to budget items. In groups, they develop their own budget for the government and compare them with the actual budget. They also discuss the shifts in economic policy since the end of the Cold War. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts. Using the text, they identify examples of how the federal and state governments implrement public policy. They discuss how citizens can make sure that all levels of government are inforcing the laws. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are able to identify some roles of government in dealing with the prevention and treatment of skin cancer. They are able to list two reasons why the occurrence of skin cancer in youths has increased. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the impact that interest groups, scientists, government health organizations and legislators have on health issues in the United States. They explain the role of the committee hearing in the lawmaking process. Students identify biased arguments presented by diverse interest groups. Full Review »
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- 11th
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The purpose of this unit is to show the development of government agencies that deal with biological matters and to discuss some of the current problems that these agencies face in organizing research, in supervising scientific investigations, and, most importantly, in dealing with ethical problems. Full Review »
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