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- 6th - 12th
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Students widen their understanding of the different points of view surrounding current news topics. They research a current controversy on which public opinion is divided and write a concise commentary on the topic expressing a strong point of view. Full Review »
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In this lesson students analyze major issues in the current presidential campaign. Additionally, they identify individuals or groups affected by each issue and compare candidates' political stances. Although this lesson is based on the 2004 presidential Full Review »
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Students write letters to their state and/or national leaders either in support or against a fictitious proposed constitutional amendment to lower the voting age from 18 to 16. Full Review »
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Students act as a "constitutional convention" convened to propose and ratify amendments, particularly the system of presidential election. They will look at current research into the Electoral College and defend a position as to the future of th Full Review »
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Students research political party platforms and write speeches based on those platforms. Each group will assess its own speech, which will also be evaluated by the audience and the instructor. Full Review »
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Students write persuasive arguments for a particular position. Students will understand the process by which legislation is created or changed. Students will understand the role of the individual in the political process. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study, discuss, and analyze why people have emigrated to America. They watch The New Americans and research immigration in the U.S. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students view part of a video about advocating for music education. They discuss the importance of supporting music education in schools and create a presentation for the PTO, a news release about a local music event and/or scripts for a short public service announcement. Full Review »
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- 5th - 9th
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Students take an online virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park. They act as park rangers to research geological features of Yellowstone, locate these features on maps, and describe and define associated geologic terms. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students identify characteristics and types of killer whales. After reviewing background information, students answer questions about whales. They observe a PowerPoint presentation concerning the food chains of resident and transient killer whales and then play a "food chain game." Students brainstorm ways to reduce the chemical load in the environment. Full Review »
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