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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the unique and diverse historical artifacts that people have designed to fulfill their everyday needs in extraordinary ways. They identify ways humans have used design throughout history to enhance the ways they meet their basic needs. Students analyze why people have a need to design new objects and new technologies to meet their basic needs. They also develop an appreciation for the unique and diverse artifacts that people have created to meet their basic needs. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students are exposed to several current events in zoos around the world that have become subject to criticism from several sources. They are then asked to study these incidents in depth and will be assigned a side of the argument (zoo vs. critic). Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students be exposed to several current events in zoos around the world. They will be asked to study the incidents and then be ready to debate as either from the zoo's point of view or the critics in how the zoo handled their issues. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research contemporary information on hate crimes and on legislation designed to curtail and control such activity. They discuss the distinctive nature of hate crimes as opposed to other types of violent crimes. Students work in groups and reseach and prepare a presentation responding to one of the following questions: What is the history of hate crimes?, and What are the characteristics of hate crimes? Full Review »

