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- Grade Range
- 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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- 7th - 12th
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Students investigate the history of advertising in the state of Colorado. They compare and contrast the ads from the past to present day. The use of newspapers from local newspapers is useful and the internet can be used to find historical primary sources. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore the various types of maps. They examine the differences between street maps and aerial photographs. Students identify various features on each map. They use cardinal directions and the compass rose. They write their own address. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students write a summary describing the importance of informed decisions regarding recycling and the environment which will be assessed by the teacher. They log daily trash that will be evaluated by the teacher for completion and accuracy. Flow charts will be evaluated on accuracy, neatness, and creativity. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students determine Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 6th
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Students investigate the advertising of the media and how it is used to persuade the public opinion. They define the differences or similarities found for the terms logos, pathos, and ethos. Students identify forms of propaganda in various contexts. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students investigate various aspects that are associated with the history of Maryland. They look at the establishment of America as becoming a superpower. They conduct research using the text provided. The students gather the information in order to construct a presentation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the different non-point source pollutants in the local lake or water source by reading handouts and discuss the most serious concerns. They conduct a neighborhood reconnaissance as a field study and look for signs of the pollutants and record their data. After their field study, the students generate a list of potential projects the class can do to help educate the public about protecting and improving the water quality in their watershed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students take inventory of the items they have in their homes that are made outside the USA. Then they map the results to find patterns of world manufacturing. They discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing and how it affects the economics of developing countries. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students determine the importance of recycling to reduce waste, to employ trash in useful ways, and to save the environment. They estimate the percentages of landfill waste that items constitute, based on what they found in their own trash inventory. Full Review »
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