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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study examples of philanthropy related to public libraries. They investigate the importance of books in a democratic society and research historical figures in order to write newspaper articles. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the causes, actions and results of different demonstrations from around the world in modern history. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify perceptions towards Asians widely held by the American public through the analysis of political cartoons from the 1940's. They discuss the role of the media during the Japanese Internment camp period. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students explore the traditions related to the creation of national currencies. The role currency plays in shaping a national or regional identity and the influences that the designers of world currency exert are examined in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students consider the consequences of celebrity in a mass media culture. They identify icons of pop culture and consider their social responsibility.The role of images portrayed by the media is examined and its role in the formation of public opinion. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students consider ethical issues surrounding the exposure of other people's personal stories through art and literature, create narratives incorporating the stories of friends and family, and read a range of published journals and letters. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students share the information they have gathered on guns and gun related violence. As a class, they brainstorm answers to questions posed to them by their teacher. They develop a speech in which they offer solutions in which gun related violence can be reduced. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students participate in a lesson that focuses on a state survey for Utah. The survey is intended to find the public opinion of how the state is doing in the public eye. They analyze the survey and create their own to research the status of their own community. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss the issue of celebritites who speak out for certain diseases. After reading an article, they consider a doctor's perspective on the use of celebrities. In groups, they research a common disease and design a public service announcement. They also research an organization associated with the same disease and write a letter to its president selling the announcement. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify characters from an "Archie" comic and discuss the relevance of "Archie" to today's youth. They create public service advertisements featuring celebrities to address common concerns among teenagers in their communities. Students then conduct market research to consider the effectiveness of their advertisements. Full Review »
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